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Collier County, Florida
Collier County, Florida. Collier County had 417,131 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 24 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 21 census-designated) and 109 census tracts. GEOID 12021.
Collier County is the county of the Naples-Marco Island, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
417,131
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 375,752 · ACS 2020-2024: 398,291
Median household income
$90,045
±$2,224 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$540,700
±$13,462 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,862
±$41 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Collier County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 375,752 residents in Collier County. The Census Bureau estimates 417,131 for July 1, 2025, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 398,291 over 1,997 square miles of land.
| Measure | Collier County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 398,291 | 22,416,077 | +26,838 |
| Households | 165,875±1,975 | 8,752,810 | +22,896 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.03 | 2.51 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 239,406±139 | 10,256,470 | +24,933 |
Collier County's population since 2000
From 251,377 in 2000 to 417,131 in 2025: up 65.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Collier County?
Collier County holds 24 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 21 census-designated places. The largest is Golden Gate with 29,234 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Golden Gate | 25,321 | $68,475 |
|---|---|---|
| Immokalee | 24,557 | $48,144 |
| Naples | 19,115 | $153,182 |
| Marco Island | 15,760 | $101,523 |
| Lely Resort | 7,619 | $93,750 |
| Pelican Bay | 6,660 | $163,520 |
| Ave Maria | 6,242 | $102,949 |
| Orangetree | 5,896 | $112,857 |
| Naples Manor | 5,132 | $64,937 |
| Naples Park | 5,092 | $80,039 |
| Vineyards | 3,883 | $131,118 |
| Lely | 3,694 | $69,846 |
| Island WalkGEOID 1234185 | 2,812 | $81,103 |
| Verona Walk | 2,713 | $66,411 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,527 | $85,795 |
| Pelican Marsh | 2,453 | $143,261 |
| Pine Ridge (Collier County)GEOID 1257066 | 1,717 | $131,953 |
| Heritage BayGEOID 1229381 | 1,117 | $127,422 |
| Marco Shores-Hammock BayGEOID 1243090 | 957 | $79,412 |
| Winding CypressGEOID 1278063 | 697 | $138,359 |
| EvergladesGEOID 1221425 | 352 | $57,400 |
| ChokoloskeeGEOID 1212150 | 346 | $98,495 |
| GoodlandGEOID 1226775 | 312 | not published |
| Plantation IslandGEOID 1257492 | 119 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Collier County?
The median resident of Collier County is 53.3 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 33.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.2%. 24.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Collier County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.3±0.2 | 42.6 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 16.3%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.8%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.2% | 27.4% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.4%±0.2 pts | 50.4% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.4%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.6%±0.7 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.7%±0.7 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±0.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3%±0.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±0.6 pts | 11.5% | −4.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0%±0.6 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.3%±0.9 pts | 34.1% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.8%±0.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Collier County earn?
Half of Collier County's 165,875 households earn less than $90,045 a year (±$2,224), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $85,722 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,323 after inflation. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Collier County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,045±$2,224 | $74,568 | +$4,323 |
| Mean household income | $145,201±$3,646 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,079±$1,462 | $42,609 | +$6,000 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1%±2.4 pts | 16.5% | −3.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±0.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Collier County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Collier County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $540,700 by its owner (±$13,462). The median renter pays $1,862 a month including utilities, and 53.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Collier County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $540,700±$13,462 | $359,000 | +$96,666 |
| Median gross rent | $1,862±$41 | $1,669 | +$241 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.7%±2.8 pts | 50.2% | +8.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,390±$41 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±0.9 pts | 67.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Housing units | 239,406±139 | 10,256,470 | +24,933 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.0%±1.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.7%±0.9 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Collier County building?
Builders took permits for 2,736 new housing units across Collier County in 2025 (1,945 single-family), 6.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Collier County get to work?
69.0% of Collier County's workers drive alone and 16.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Collier County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.2%±0.7 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.0%±1.1 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±0.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.4%±0.9 pts | 15.7% | +9.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min±0.6 | 28.0 min | +1.4 min |
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 are Collier County's census tracts?
Collier County is divided into 109 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,816 (Tract 112.04) to $244,567 (Tract 5).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Collier County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 67 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 67 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 67 |
| Median age | 7th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Collier County 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' school search.