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IndexFort Myers ShoresFloridaNational
Income per capita$23,003$27,598$29,829
Median household income$55,231$48,900$55,322
Median income owner occupied$50,877$59,209$70,586
Median income renter occupied$57,708$34,622$35,192
Median earnings male$30,039$31,444$36,919
Median earnings female$22,394$25,332$26,250
Unemployment rate2.3%4.9%4.7%
Poverty level9.7%16.1%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Fort Myers Shores is 23% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Fort Myers Shores is equal to the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Fort Myers Shores is 51% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Fort Myers Shores is 36% lower than the national average

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      $36,816 $55,231 $110,462
      City
      $32,596 $48,900 $97,800
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Fort Myers Shores median earnings by income bracket

      Fort Myers Shores employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry31.4%31.4%
      Manufacturing sector4.1%4.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services19.3%19.3%
      Public administration0.9%0.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities17.4%17.4%
      Education, health & social services6.2%6.2%
      Other19.7%19.7%

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      Fort Myers Shores, FL6,745$55,2310.2%

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      Source: The Fort Myers Shores, FL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).