Quick Facts

      City was incorporated in 1970

      Built 400 miles of canals before incorporation

      Second largest city in land area in the state

      Median age from the 2000 Census is 41.6

            Age group from 15 to 44 is the fastest growing 

      Median Household income is $46,115

      Population grows 15 percent during season

      Build out of the city is predicted in 2080

      Cape Coral is one of only three cities in Florida that has no public service tax

      Council/City Manager form of government

      City Council has 7 members, and a mayor, all elected by the entire electorate

      Cape Coral is the 5^th fastest growing City in the United States with population over 140,000! The City is growing at a rate of 10,000 new residents a year.