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 141 years ago in 1883.
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 |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:51:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 86 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sanibel is located at 26°26'56"N 82°1'20"W (26.4489700, -82.0223100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sanibel
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% |
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
1 Lighthouse Beach Park
110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Bowman's Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Causeway Islands Park
19931 Sanibel Causeway, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Sanibel Lighthouse
112 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Sanibel
1 Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island
2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Sanibel
1 Sanibel Arms West
827 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Sanibel Siesta on the Beach
1246 Fulgur St, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Sandalfoot Beachfront Condominium
671 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Tortuga Beach Club Resort
959 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Island Vacations of Sanibel & Captiva
1101 Periwinkle Way #108, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Sanibel
1 Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
1159 Causeway Blvd, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Sanibel City Hall
800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 ➦ Show Map
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3 Sanibel City Manager
800 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Sanibel (2)
People born in Sanibel, including painter Hollis Jeffcoat, Sam Bailey, .
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Schools in Sanibel
College & universities near Sanibel, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133508 | Florida SouthWestern State College | Fort Myers (FL) | 33919 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sanibel, FL
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
