North Fort Myers, Florida facts for kids
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North Fort Myers, Florida
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Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.13 sq mi (137.61 km2) |
| • Land | 49.37 sq mi (127.86 km2) |
| • Water | 3.77 sq mi (9.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42,719 |
| • Density | 865.37/sq mi (334.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33903, 33917, 33918
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| Area code(s) | 239 |
| FIPS code | 12-49350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0287818 |
North Fort Myers is a community in Lee County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a populated area that the government counts for the census, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 42,719 people lived in North Fort Myers. This was an increase from 39,407 people in 2010. It is part of the larger Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big region that includes several cities and towns close together.
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North Fort Myers Location & Roads
North Fort Myers is located in the northern part of Lee County. It sits across the Caloosahatchee River from the city of Fort Myers. To its west, you'll find the city of Cape Coral. To the north, it shares a border with Charlotte County.
Major roads help people travel through and from North Fort Myers. Interstate 75 (I-75) goes right through the area. You can get on I-75 from Exit 143, which is Florida State Road 78. I-75 can take you northwest about 67 miles to the Sarasota area. If you go south, it's about 38 miles to the Naples area.
State Road 78 goes east about 34 miles to LaBelle. If you go west, it's about 16 miles to Pine Island Center. Another important road is U.S. Route 41, also called North Tamiami Trail. This road passes through the middle of North Fort Myers. It crosses the Caloosahatchee Bridge southeast into downtown Fort Myers. To the northwest, it leads about 24 miles to Port Charlotte.
Land and Water Area
The North Fort Myers community covers a total area of about 140.9 square kilometers (54.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 131.1 square kilometers (50.6 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 9.8 square kilometers (3.8 square miles), or nearly 7% of its total area.
Population and People
The population of North Fort Myers has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 8,798 | — | |
| 1980 | 22,808 | 159.2% | |
| 1990 | 30,027 | 31.7% | |
| 2000 | 40,214 | 33.9% | |
| 2010 | 39,407 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 42,719 | 8.4% | |
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Racial Makeup of North Fort Myers
The table below shows the different racial groups living in North Fort Myers. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic," which helps to show racial groups separately from people of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 35,742 | 36,350 | 90.70% | 85.09% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 508 | 595 | 1.29% | 1.39% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 108 | 68 | 0.27% | 0.16% |
| Asian (NH) | 254 | 292 | 0.64% | 0.68% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 18 | 7 | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Some other race (NH) | 18 | 128 | 0.05% | 0.30% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 321 | 1,136 | 0.81% | 2.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,438 | 4,143 | 6.19% | 9.70% |
| Total | 39,407 | 42,719 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Households and Families
In 2020, there were 39,407 people living in North Fort Myers. There were 20,264 households and 10,206 families. A household means all the people living in one home. A family means two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption living together.
In 2010, there were 20,468 households. About 12.2% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (49.1%) were married couples. About 6.8% had a female head of household with no husband present. Also, 40.8% of households were not families.
Many people lived alone. About 33.9% of all households were individuals. And 22.0% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 1.98 people per household and 2.45 people per family.
Income and Age
From 2013 to 2017, the average yearly income for a household was about $39,876. For families, the average income was around $53,893. The average income per person in the community was about $26,891.
About 9.0% of families and 13.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 20.8% of young people under 18. It also included 8.3% of people aged 65 or older.
In 2010, the population had a wide range of ages. About 10.8% of people were under 18 years old. About 4.1% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 12.3% of the population. The largest group, 29.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. A significant portion, 43.4%, were 65 years or older. The average age in North Fort Myers was 61.8 years.
Famous People from North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers has been home to several well-known individuals:
- Noel Devine – A professional football player in the Canadian Football League.
- Mike Greenwell – A former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB). He also raced in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
- Jeff Kottkamp – A former Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
- Mindy McCready – A popular country music singer.
- Deion Sanders – A famous professional football player in the National Football League (NFL).
- Thomas Bohanon – A former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL).
See also
In Spanish: North Fort Myers para niños
