Categories in Alva, Florida
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationFarmingChurchesNon-Profit OrganizationReligious InstitutionReligious OrganizationAir Conditioning ContractorConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesContractorExcavating ContractorGeneral contractorsHousing DevelopmentInterior Construction ContractorPlumbing installation and repairResidential BuildingTile ContractorEntertainment ProviderNature PreserveTourist AttractionRestaurantsHandymanLandscaperLawn Care ServiceTree ServiceHolding CompanyLegal ServicesMortgage companiesNotaryMedical OfficeBeauty salonsPet Care ServiceBusiness to Business ServiceConsulting & Advisory ServicesServices for IndustryReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsConvenience storesWholesale storePublic parksSports and recreationTransportation logisticsTravel AgencyTrucking Company
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Alva, Florida
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 35 | 26 years |
| Construction of buildings | 33 | 24 years |
| Landscaping | 26 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 21 | 22 years |
| General contractors | 21 | 34 years |
| Religion | 16 | 36 years |
| Travel and transportation | 15 | 42 years |
| Restaurants | 14 | 17 years |
| Car repair | 13 | 16 years |
| Corporate management | 13 | 23 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 12 | 28 years |
| Public parks | 10 | — |
| Health and medical | 9 | — |
| Shopping other | 9 | 29 years |
| Other construction | 9 | 23 years |
| General cleaning services | 9 | — |
Alva, Florida Facts
| Area | 18.4 mi² |
| Population | 3,405 |
| Male Population | 1,684 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,721 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +101.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +83.3% |
| Median Age | 49.1 years (Male: 49.3, Female: 48.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $48,139 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 863 |
| Neighborhoods | Joel, Caloosa Preserve, Downtown Fort Myers Historic District, Alva, Charleston Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.71562, -81.61008 |
| Zip Codes | 33920 |
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Alva, Florida Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,692 | 1,635 | 1,858 | 3,041 | 3,405 | 3,532 | 3,404 |
| Population Density | 92 / mi² | 88.9 / mi² | 101 / mi² | 165.4 / mi² | 185.2 / mi² | 192.1 / mi² | 185.1 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAlva, Florida Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 83.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva, Florida | +101.2% | +108.3% | +83.3% |
| Florida | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alva, Florida Median Age
Median Age: 49.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva, Florida | 49.1 yrs | 48.9 yrs | 49.3 yrs |
| Florida | 41.8 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Alva, Florida Population Density
Population Density: 185 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva, Florida | 3,405 | 18.39 sq mi | 185 / mi² |
| Florida | 20.3 million | 65,757.1 sq mi | 308 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alva, Florida Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Alva, Florida
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Alva, Florida
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Alva, Florida
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Alva, Florida Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $31,469 | $34,436 | $43,252 | $45,738 | $36,001 | $37,508 | $44,793 | $48,139 |
| Total GDP | $37.9M | $47.9M | $69.5M | $87.1M | $80.9M | $99.1M | $137.3M | $149.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Alva, Florida CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva, Florida | 60,060 tn | 17.64 tn | 3,266.2 tons/mi² |
| Florida | 302,482,610 tn | 14.93 tn | 4,600 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Alva, Florida CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 60,060 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 3,266.2 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Alva, Florida
Alva is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States situated on the Caloosahatchee River. The population was 2,182 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cape Coral–Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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