The first detailed information released from the 2020 Census shows that Southwest Florida’s population is rapidly growing and changing. 

Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties gained more than 220,000 total residents from 2010 to 2020 and have a combined population of more than 1.3 million people. 

Lee grew about 23%, gaining 142,000 residents; Collier and Charlotte each grew nearly 17%, adding more than 54,000 and nearly 27,000 people, respectively. 

Data shows the region also becoming more diverse. The share of non-white residents in Lee and Collier nearly doubled from 17% to 31%. Charlotte County’s share jumped from 10% to 16%. The Hispanic or Latino population now comprises more than 27% of Collier County residents, nearly 23% of Lee County and 7.5% of Charlotte. 

For more 2020 Census data, click here.