Florida

Collier

375,752
2020 population
1930
first census record
10
census records

About Collier

Collier, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1930, when it recorded a population of 2,883. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 375,752.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Billy Bowlegs' Attack on Survey Party (December 1855), Battle of Big Cypress Swamp (1855), Third Seminole War – Battle of Billy Bowlegs, and 19 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020375,752
2010321,520
2000251,377
1990152,099
198085,971
197038,040
196015,753
19506,488
19405,102
19302,883
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Collier

Military engagements that took place in Collier, Florida.

Billy Bowlegs' Attack on Survey Party (December 1855)
1855
Battle of Big Cypress Swamp (1855)
1855
Third Seminole War – Battle of Billy Bowlegs
1855
Harney's Raid / Battle of Billy Bowlegs' Town 1855
1855
Battle of Big Cypress 1856
1856
Third Seminole War — Battle of Fakahatchee (1856)
1856
Third Seminole War: Battle of Tiger Tail's Town
1856
Destruction of Seminole Towns on Big Cypress (1856)
1856
Surrender of Billy Bowlegs 1858
1858
Third Seminole War – Final Surrender of Billy Bowlegs
1858

Historic places in Collier

National Register of Historic Places listings in Collier, Florida.

Old Collier County Courthouse
Everglades City
Horr, Capt. John Foley, House
Key Marco
Keewaydin Club
Naples
Bank of Everglades Building
Everglades City
Smallwood, Ted, Store
Chokoloskee Island
Turner River Site
Ochopee
Palm Cottage
Naples
Naples Historic District
Naples
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Depot
Naples
Hinson Mounds
Miles City
Everglades Laundry
Everglades City
Roberts Ranch
Immokalee
Bay City Walking Dredge
Naples
Browse all Floridahistoric sites ›

Other counties in Florida

Explore census history and historic records for more Florida counties.

BayBradfordBrevardBrowardCalhounCharlotteCitrusClayColumbiaDeSotoDixieDuvalEscambiaFlaglerFranklinGadsdenGilchristGladesGulfHamilton
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Collier County, Florida

This page charts the census history of Collier County, Florida. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Collier County, Florida report
Or see a real report first

Explore Florida records

Floridahistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Florida›

Frequently asked about Collier

When does Collier first appear in the US census?
Collier, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1930, with a recorded population of 2,883.
What is the population of Collier?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Collier had a recorded population of 375,752.
Were any battles fought in Collier?
10 documented military engagements took place in Collier, including Billy Bowlegs' Attack on Survey Party (December 1855), Battle of Big Cypress Swamp (1855), Third Seminole War – Battle of Billy Bowlegs.
How many historic places are in Collier?
19 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Collier, Florida.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report