- December 4, 2025
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Like many cities in Florida, Fort Myers is enjoying rapid growth. Ample sunshine and a low cost of living are drawing new residents.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Fort Myers' population has grown 24% since 2010 and now exceeds 77,000. City revenues have grown at nearly the same rates, rising from $167 million in fiscal year 2010 to just shy of $200 million in fiscal 2016.
And yet, the city is not able to fully fund basic services.
