Demographics
A Diverse Population
This County Snapshot provides a quick overview of the most pertinent general information, data, and demographics about Collier County.
- Population – 404,735 (2024)
- Population Expected Increase - 3% between 2023 and 2028
- Median age – 51.5 (2022- see www.censusreporter.org )
- Regional Employment – 186,394 (2023)
From 2018 to 2023, jobs increased by 11.7% in Collier County, FL from 166,895 to 186,394. This change outpaced the national growth rate of 3.9% by 7.8%. As the number of jobs increased, the labor force participation rate increased from 54.93 in 2019 to 55.84% in February 2024. A little over 10% of the employed population are remote workers.
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.