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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 26Â°3754" North, 81Â°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/kmÂ² (1,514.6/miÂ²). There are 21,836 housing units at an average density of 264.9/kmÂ² (686.1/miÂ²). 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. Today...Partly sunny. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning... Then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast to the mid 90s inland. West winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index readings 101 to 106. Tonight...Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the south after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent. Sunday...Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms in the morning...Then mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast to the lower 90s inland. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the mid 70s inland. South winds 5 to 10 mph near the coast and light winds inland. Chance of rain 20 percent. Monday...Partly sunny. Isolated thunderstorms in the morning... Then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast to the lower 90s inland. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tuesday...Partly sunny days and partly cloudy nights. Scattered mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms each day. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast to the lower 90s inland. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Chance of rain 40 percent. Wednesday...Partly sunny days and partly cloudy nights. Scattered mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms each day. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast to the lower 90s inland. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Chance of rain 40 percent. Thursday...Partly sunny days and partly cloudy nights. Scattered mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms each day. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast to the lower 90s inland. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Chance of rain 40 percent. Friday...Partly sunny days and partly cloudy nights. Scattered mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms each day. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast to the lower 90s inland. Lows around 80 near the coast and in the lower 70s inland. Chance of rain 40 percent. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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