Demographics

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A Diverse Population

This County Snapshot provides a quick overview of the most pertinent general information, data, and demographics about Collier County.

  • Population – 402,187 (2023)
  • Population Expected Increase -  3% between 2023 and 2028
  • Median age – 53.2 (2022- see www.censusreporter.org )
  • Regional Employment – 185,082 (2023)

From 2018 to 2023, jobs increased by 10.9% in Collier County, FL from 166,895 to 185,082. This change outpaced the national growth rate of 3.6% by 7.3%. As the number of jobs increased, the labor force participation rate increased from 55.7% to 56.2% between 2018 and 2023.

Population Characteristics

Millennials - Collier County has 55,251 millennials (ages 25-39). The national average for an area this size is 80,926.

Racial Diversity - Racial diversity is about average in Collier County which equates to 152,115. The national average for an area this size is 163,672 racially diverse people.

Veterans - Collier County has 22,747 veterans. The national average for an area this size is 20,330.

Retiring Soon - Retirement risk is high in Collier County which equates to 189,934. The national average for an area this size is 119,272 people 55 or older.