What is the population of Sanibel?

The population of Sanibel, FL is 7,429.

Where is Sanibel located?

Sanibel, FL is located at latitude 26.4489700 and longitude -82.0223100. It is in United States.

What is the area of Sanibel?

The area of Sanibel, FL is 86.123752 km².

What is the elevation of Sanibel?

Sanibel, FL has an elevation of 1 meters (3 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Sanibel in?

Sanibel, FL is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Sanibel in?

Sanibel is in the state of Florida, United States.

What county is Sanibel, FL in?

Sanibel is in Lee County, Florida.

How has the population of Sanibel changed?

The population of Sanibel, FL has increased from 6,469 (2010) to 7,429 (2020), a change of 14.8%.

Sanibel, Florida

Sanibel: city in Florida, USA

About

Sanibel is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,469 and a population density of 75 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,429 inhabitants.

The city was created 142 years ago in 1883.

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Quick Facts about Sanibel

Population	7,429 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Florida (United States)
County	Lee County
Postal code	33957
Phone Area Codes	239
Area	86.12 km²
Latitude & Longitude	26.4490,-82.0223
Altitude	3 feet / 1 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1884 (142 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Local time	01:20:56 (16th April 2026)
Density	86 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	12.92% (2010-2020)
Weather	82℉ Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Sanibel is located at 26°26'56"N 82°1'20"W (26.4489700, -82.0223100).

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Weather

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Demographics

The population of Sanibel increased by 12.92% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	6,469	-	census
2011	6,585	1.76%	estimation process
2012	6,705	1.79%	estimation process
2013	6,847	2.07%	estimation process
2014	6,983	1.95%	estimation process
2015	7,154	2.39%	estimation process
2016	7,286	1.81%	estimation process
2017	7,378	1.25%	estimation process
2018	7,408	0.4%	estimation process
2019	7,401	-0.09%	estimation process
2020	7,429	0.38%	estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	8,844
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	9,437
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	-6.3%
April 1, 2020 Population :	9,238
April 1, 2010 Population :	9,438
People under 5 years old, percentage :	3.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	20.9%
People over 65 (%) :	20.6%
Female persons, % :	56.7%
White only, percent :	58.0%
Black or African American alone, percent :	34.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.3%
Asians alone % :	0.9%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	4.9%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	3.2%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	57.0%
2015-2019 Veterans :	661
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	3.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	54.6%

Sanibel zip code is 33957. County name: Lee, County fips: 12071

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	54.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$75,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$953
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$418
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$643
2015-2019 Households :	4,399
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.03
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	82.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	6.0%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	74.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	70.0%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	12.3%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	21.3%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	8.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	55.6%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	53.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	7,446
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :	28,156
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	53,926
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$5,767
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	25.2
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$31,985
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$19,452
Percentage of people living in poverty :	34.0%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	572
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	364
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	164
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	137
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	392
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	136
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	391
2010 population per square mile :	2,250.6
2010 land area in square miles :	4.19

Best Things to Do in Sanibel

1Lighthouse Beach Park

Rating: 4.6 (4784)

110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394720345 | Website available

2Bowman's Beach

Rating: 4.6 (3587)

1700 Bowmans Beach Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12393951860 | Website available

3Causeway Islands Park

Rating: 4.7 (1987)

19931 Sanibel Causeway, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394438371 | Website available

4Sanibel Lighthouse

Rating: 4.7 (1633)

112 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394723700 | Website available

5Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum

Rating: 4.5 (910)

3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12393952233 | Website available

Where to Eat in Sanibel

1Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island

Rating: 4.5 (2940)

2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394728311 | Website available

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island

Where to Stay in Sanibel

1Sanibel Arms West

Rating: 4.6 (354)

827 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394721138 | Website available

2Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Rating: 4.6 (252)

1246 Fulgur St, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394724117 | Website available

3Sandalfoot Beachfront Condominium

Rating: 4.8 (197)

671 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394722275 | Website available

4Tortuga Beach Club Resort

Rating: 4.8 (196)

959 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394720400 | Website available

5Island Vacations of Sanibel & Captiva

Rating: 4.8 (43)

1101 Periwinkle Way #108, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394727277 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Sanibel

1Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce

Rating: 4.8 (105)

1159 Causeway Blvd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States View details

Phone: +12394721080 | Website available

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce

2Sanibel City Hall

Rating: 3.8 (5)

800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 View details

Phone: +12394723700 | Website available

3Sanibel City Manager

Rating: 5 (1)

800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 View details

Phone: +12394723700 | Website available

People born in Sanibel (2)

People born in Sanibel, including painter Hollis Jeffcoat, Sam Bailey, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Sanibel, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
133508	Florida SouthWestern State College	Fort Myers (FL)	33919

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Sanibel, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
FTM	Fort Myers, Florida	6050 Plaza Drive	BUS
PCH	Port Charlotte, Florida	909 King Highway	BUS
SRA	Sarasota, Florida	1993 Main Street	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Sanibel.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Sanibel Post Office	Sanibel (FL)	33957

Other cities in Lee County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , FL. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Cape Coral	200,972	The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Fort Myers	91,086	The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Lehigh Acres	86,784	Census designated place
Bonita Springs	60,830	A city in Lee County, Florida.
North Fort Myers	39,407	Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
Estero	34,383	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
San Carlos Park	16,824	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Cypress Lake	11,846	Census designated place
Villas	11,569	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Gateway	8,401	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
McGregor	7,406	Census designated place
Fort Myers Beach	7,117	Town of the United States
Fort Myers Shores	5,487	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Whiskey Creek	4,655	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Tice	4,470	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Suncoast Estates	4,384	Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Distance to Other Cities

Sanibel distances to largest Florida cities