Immokalee, FL is a small rural town in the southern part of Florida with a population of 27,669 and a population density of 1,247 people per square mile. The area is known for its friendly locals and family-run businesses. Popular spots include the Immokalee Farmer’s Market, where visitors can pick up local produce; the Immokalee Seminole Casino Hotel, offering gaming and music events; Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Nature Center which provides outdoor activities such as bird watching; and Everglades Wonder Gardens with its wildlife center. Other organizations in town include the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (ICRA) which helps preserve historical buildings, develop affordable housing and organize community events such as farmer’s markets or festivals; Immokalee Sports Complex which offers year round sports activities such as flag football, baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis; and Immokalee Historical Society Museum which preserves local artifacts from the historic city. There are also several local sporting events that attract crowds from all over Florida including annual polo tournaments at LaPlaya Beach Resort and Golf Club and professional boxing matches held at the Collier County Fairgrounds.
The population in Immokalee is 27,669. There are 1,218 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Immokalee is 29, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Immokalee is 5.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Immokalee
- 38.3% are married
- 7.1% are divorced
- 35.9% are married with children
- 35.0% have children, but are single
Race in Immokalee
- 5.1% are White
- 21.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 1.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 71.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander