More about Fort MyersFort Myers is a city located in Lee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,208. It is the county seat of Lee County6. Established in 1886, Fort Myers is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major tourist destination in Florida, as well as being a popular place to live for retirees. The winter homes of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford (The Mangoes), which are both primary tourist attractions in the region, are located on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located just outside of Fort Myers, and serves Lee County, as well as neighboring Charlotte and Collier counties. Fort Myers is located at 26°3754" North, 81°5126" West (26.631750, -81.857096)1 Fort Myers Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 48,208 people, 19,107 households, and 10,738 families residing in the city. The population density is 584.8/km² (1,514.6/mi²). There are 21,836 housing units at an average density of 264.9/km² (686.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 56.35% White, 33.39% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.69% from other races, and 3.11% from two or more races. 14.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 19,107 households out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% are married couples living together, 18.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% are non-families. 33.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 3.10. In the city the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $28,514, and the median income for a family is $32,477. Males have a median income of $26,292 versus $20,529 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,312. 21.8% of the population and 18.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. This Afternoon...Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Highs 90 to 95. East winds around 5 mph except onshore around 10 mph near the coast. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 74 to 79. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Friday...Partly sunny. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning...Then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 75 to 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Saturday...Partly sunny with scattered thunderstorms. Highs around 90. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 74 to 79. Chance of rain 20 percent. Sunday...Partly sunny with scattered thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 75 to 80. Chance of rain 20 percent. Labor Day...Partly sunny with scattered thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 73 to 78. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tuesday...Partly sunny with scattered thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 72 to 77. Chance of rain 20 percent. Wednesday...Partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

