Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 455, settled in 1902.
Pineland’s median age is 56.9 years, above both Florida’s towns (42.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 639 in Florida we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Pineland. Hendrickson Fish Cabin at Captiva Rocks and Leneer Fish Cabin at Captiva Rocks is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pineland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Coastal flooding makes up 24% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Census counts: 444 in 2000, 466 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 4 maps from 1958 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Pineland is unincorporated, so Lee County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Pineland.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
People 65 and older are 36% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (21% statewide). 39% of Pineland adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, against 31% in Florida’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns.
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.8 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Pineland | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.5% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.9% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 23.5% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.6% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.6% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 15.5% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.5% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 22.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.3% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.6% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Pineland for work: only 0% work in town. 3.5% of Pineland residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Fort Myers (13%), St.
| Pineland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Pineland has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Pineland is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21% of adults have diabetes in Pineland. Among 637 Florida towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Pineland. 18% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Pineland.
| Pineland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Pineland | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 13.9% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.4% | 7.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.7 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Pineland’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Randell Research Center, at 40 acres.
| Pineland | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 8.2% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Randell Research Center | 0.6 mi | 40 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pineland. Close and well known come first.
6 mi State parkCayo Costa State Park
17 mi MuseumEdison and Ford Winter Estates
28 mi Stadium & arenaHertz Arena
28 mi Ancient siteWarm Mineral Springs24 mi State parkMound Key Archeological State Park32 mi Park & preserveMyakkahatchee Creek Environmental ParkCayo Costa State Park: https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrea_pauline/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hertz Arena: Tthaas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Warm Mineral Springs: Blas0082, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Pineland; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Pineland residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
Pineland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) on Pine Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 466 at the 2020 census, up from 407 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Pineland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
