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Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs, city, in Lee County, Florida. Bonita Springs had 57,634 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 53,644 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 55,904 (±37). GEOID 1207525.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,634
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,644 · ACS 2020-2024: 55,904 ±37
Median household income
$95,210
±$6,734 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$497,100
±$23,746 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,882
±$90 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Bonita Springs and what county is it in?
Bonita Springs is a city in Lee County, Florida. It covers 38.4 square miles of land, 1,396 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bonita Springs is in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bonita Springs, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 57,634 people lived in Bonita Springs on July 1, 2025, up 7.4% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 53,644 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 55,904 (±37).
| Measure | Bonita Springs | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 55,904 ±37 | 817,666 | no clear change |
| Households | 25,332 ±828 | 327,803 | +1,882 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.07 | 2.45 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 39,895 ±718 | 441,194 | +1,892 |
Bonita Springs's population since 2000
From 32,797 in 2000 to 57,634 in 2025: up 75.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bonita Springs as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bonita Springs?
The median resident of Bonita Springs is 62.1 years old; 10.9% are under 18 and 44.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.1%. 17.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bonita Springs | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.1 ±1.2 | 49.0 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 10.9% ±1.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 44.2% ±2.4 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.1% ±2.9 pts | 24.7% | −4.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.7% ±3.0 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.8% ±2.2 pts | 18.9% | −4.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.6% ±2.5 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±1.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±2.1 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±1.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.1% ±2.2 pts | 31.2% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.3% ±1.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±2.1 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bonita Springs earn?
Half of Bonita Springs's 25,332 households earn less than $95,210 a year (±$6,734), against $76,107 in Lee County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $86,455 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,755 after inflation. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bonita Springs | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,210 ±$6,734 | $76,107 | +$8,755 |
| Mean household income | $142,680 ±$8,999 | $106,517 | – |
| Per capita income | $66,345 ±$4,179 | $44,931 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6% ±1.7 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.6% ±8.8 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9% ±0.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±1.0 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±1.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bonita Springs?
Owners occupy 81.8% of Bonita Springs's occupied homes and renters 18.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $497,100 by its owner (±$23,746). The median renter pays $1,882 a month including utilities, and 51.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bonita Springs | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $497,100 ±$23,746 | $362,200 | +$113,247 |
| Median gross rent | $1,882 ±$90 | $1,712 | +$288 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.4% ±7.7 pts | 50.1% | +16.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,291 ±$120 | $1,921 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.8% ±2.2 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.2% ±2.2 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 39,895 ±718 | 441,194 | +1,892 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.4% ±4.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.0% ±2.0 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7% ±1.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.8% ±1.5 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bonita Springs building?
Builders took permits for 362 new housing units in Bonita Springs in 2025 (208 in single-family houses), 6.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bonita Springs work and get to work?
64.8% of Bonita Springs's workers drive alone and 19.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Bonita Springs | Lee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.4% ±2.3 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8% ±3.5 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±2.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.7% ±3.1 pts | 15.4% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±1.8 | 29.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bonita Springs?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Bonita Springs, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,856 (Tract 503.17) to $157,188 (Tract 503.21).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 504.02Lee County | 6,475 | $85,625 |
| Tract 503.25Lee County | 4,436 | $118,542 |
| Tract 503.18Lee County | 6,036 | $97,534 |
| Tract 505.01Lee County | 4,331 | $82,650 |
| Tract 503.24Lee County | 4,047 | $121,196 |
| Tract 506.03Lee County | 4,001 | $77,031 |
| Tract 503.05Lee County | 3,962 | $133,538 |
| Tract 504.01Lee County | 3,748 | $67,163 |
| Tract 505.02Lee County | 3,475 | $106,330 |
| Tract 503.12Lee County | 4,247 | $81,379 |
| Tract 503.17Lee County | 2,879 | $58,856 |
| Tract 503.22Lee County | 3,086 | $148,676 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bonita Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Bonita Springs compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bonita Springs is the 716th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 57th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Bonita Springs ranks 172nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 57th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 117th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 482nd | 770 |
| Median household income | 172nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 92nd | 763 |
| Median home value | 147th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 194th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 423rd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 185th | 733 |
| Median age | 85th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 231st | 760 |
| Work from home | 204th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 571st | 764 |
Bonita Springs's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Bonita Springs with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bonita Springs?
5 of the 57 figures for Bonita Springs on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bonita Springs are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bonita Springs.