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Immokalee, FL
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida.
Population
26,361
Land area
22.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,160
ZIP codes
0
Immokalee and its ZIP codes
Immokalee at a glance
- Immokalee is about 2.8 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 164th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- The median household income is $48,144, 35% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,600 (41% below Florida) and median rent is $941 a month.
Local data for Immokalee, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Immokalee, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,144
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$941/mo
Homeownership
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.0%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,578), Guatemalan Americans (3,589), Haitian Americans (3,523).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Collier County. PPP loans are for Immokalee.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,214
172,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$150,140
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.26B
FY 2026, $8,680 per person
How people get to work
Immokalee, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled28.8%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Immokalee, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
586
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
51,467
29.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Immokalee, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
41.1%
U.S. 11.1% +30.0 pts
Cities near Immokalee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ave MariaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 10.5 |
| OrangetreeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Heritage BayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Lehigh AcresCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 92.7 |
| LaBelleCity | 21 mi | 14.5 |
| Island WalkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Florida Gulf Coast UniversityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| Charleston ParkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.4 |
| EsteroVillage | 23 mi | 24.4 |
| Fort DenaudCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 20.1 |
| VineyardsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2 |
| Bonita SpringsCity | 23 mi | 38.4 |
| Three OaksCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Port LaBelleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10.7 |
| Golden GateCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Immokalee, FL in?
- Immokalee is in Collier County, Florida.
- What is the population of Immokalee, FL?
- About 26,361 people live in Immokalee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Immokalee?
- Nearby places include Ave Maria (6.3 mi), Orangetree (13 mi), Heritage Bay (17 mi), Lehigh Acres (20 mi), LaBelle (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023