Hispanic Institute Publications Direct service from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Caribbean/Latin America Southwest Florida has been experiencing a demographic shift for some time and there has long been interest in direct airline service to the Caribbean/Latin America. The purpose of this study was to quantify the interest for direct service from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Caribbean/Latin America. Demographic and Economic Indicators of the Hispanic Communities in Lee and Collier Counties The Hispanic population in Southwest Florida has been rapidly increasing for several years. This demographic shift prompted the collaboration and partnership between community leaders and Hodges University in the creation of the Hispanic Institute to address the concerns of this ever growing, rich segment of our population. The Hispanic Institute is pleased to provide a comprehensive report of the Demographic and Economic Indicators of the Hispanic Communities in Lee and Collier Counties. This report serves to establish baseline data of the socioeconomic profile of the diverse Hispanic Communities in Lee and Collier County and to generate further inquiry. View the Entire Report Report Summaries: Excerpt for the United States Excerpt for the State of Florida Excerpt for Collier County Excerpt for Lee County Report Sections: I-Population Growth and National Origin II-Demographic Profile Highlights of Hispanic or Latino III-Demographic Profile Highlights by Hispanic or Latino Origin IV-Age and Gender V-Households and Families VI-Economic Well Being VII-Education and English Language