How many people stayed on Sanibel Island during the hurricane?
Officials also said they had at least 200 households that remained on the island during the storm, with the possibility of multiple people at each home. Those who stayed self-reported after officials asked in the days prior to the storm.
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On Thursday evening, Sanibel officials said that 200 households reported staying on the island during the storm. Two people were confirmed dead, 14 medically evacuated and another 40 rescued without injury on Thursday.
An estimated 6,400 people lived in the City of Sanibel as of April 2021, according to the US Census Bureau. The island is also home to a number of hotels and resorts and sees a significant amount of tourists each year.
Sanibel Island Population. The 2020 US Census reported 6,328 as the Sanibel Island Population. As many of you know, Sanibel is a seasonal vacation destination for most people, a second home for others, and a full-time home for some of us.