Estero, FL Demographics

A map of Estero's Population by Race

Estero, Florida had a population of 36,939 in 2020. It was 86.2% White, 1.4% Black, 2.0% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Estero, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Estero is the 111th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Estero's White Population

31,834 residents of Estero identify as White, or 86.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Estero considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Estero is ranked #182 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Estero is more White than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (71.9% White), Three Oaks (74.4% White), San Carlos Park (59.8% White), and Bonita Springs (74% White). Estero is less White than neighboring Fort Myers Beach (94.4% White).

Estero's Black Population

499 residents of Estero identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Estero less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Estero is ranked #725 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Estero is more Black than neighboring Bonita Springs (0.9% Black), and Fort Myers Beach (0.2% Black). Estero is less Black than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (6.6% Black), Three Oaks (2.3% Black), and San Carlos Park (2.8% Black).

Estero's Asian Population

750 residents of Estero identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Estero roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Estero is ranked #302 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Estero is more Asian than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (1.4% Asian), San Carlos Park (1.6% Asian), Bonita Springs (1.4% Asian), and Fort Myers Beach (0.2% Asian). Estero is less Asian than neighboring Three Oaks (3.9% Asian).

Estero's Hispanic Population

2,884 residents of Estero identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Estero less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Estero is ranked #622 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Estero is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Myers Beach (2.9% Hispanic). Estero is less Hispanic than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (15.4% Hispanic), Three Oaks (15.5% Hispanic), San Carlos Park (31.8% Hispanic), and Bonita Springs (21.2% Hispanic).

Estero's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Estero identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Estero roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Estero is ranked #765 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Estero is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (0.8% Native American/Other), Three Oaks (0.5% Native American/Other), San Carlos Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bonita Springs (0.5% Native American/Other).

Estero's Multiracial Population

825 residents of Estero identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Estero roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Estero is ranked #767 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Estero is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonita Springs (2% Multiracial), and Fort Myers Beach (1.8% Multiracial). Estero is less Multiracial than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (3.9% Multiracial), Three Oaks (3.3% Multiracial), and San Carlos Park (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.