Fort Myers Poverty status of individuals by related children and family status, and citizen status and average income deficit. Also shown is the distribution of individuals below 50% of the poverty level, 125%, 150% and more.
Poverty Status
All
Below poverty level
All individuals for whom poverty status is determined
45,623
9,934
21.8%
Under 18
12,179
3,998
32.8%
Related children under 18
11,993
3,876
32.3%
In married-couple families
5,684
616
10.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
5,284
2,969
56.2%
Related children under 6
4,296
1,512
35.2%
In married-couple families
1,891
234
12.4%
In female-householder families, no husband present
1,904
1,127
59.2%
Related children age 5 to 17
8,319
2,562
30.8%
In married-couple families
4,041
387
9.6%
In female-householder families, no husband present
3,682
2,024
55.0%
65 years and over
6,080
828
13.6%
Citizen
40,900
8,824
21.6%
Not a citizen
4,723
1,110
23.5%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
