Punta Gorda is a city located in Charlotte County Florida. Punta Gorda has a 2024 population of 20,461. It is also the county seat of Charlotte County. Punta Gorda is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,524 in 2020.
The average household income in Punta Gorda is $106,809 with a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median age in Punta Gorda is 66.3 years: 66.6 years for males, and 66.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Punta Gorda was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,563 | 89.58% |
| Two or more races | 1,154 | 5.89% |
| Black or African American | 537 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 132 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,827 | 1.97 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 5,702 | 2.37 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 3,387 | 1.17 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 453 | 2.66 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 285 | 2.49 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
2.37
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 546 | 3.21% |
| Associates Degree | 1,907 | 11.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,990 | 23.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,710 | 15.94% |
| High School Graduate | 3,895 | 22.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 0.66% |
| Some College | 3,838 | 22.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,335 | 14,862 | 6,067 |
| 2+ Races | 667 | 660 | 413 |
| Hispanic | 632 | 521 | 173 |
| Black | 301 | 283 | 40 |
| Asian | 139 | 123 | 65 |
| Other Race | 132 | 103 | 11 |
| Native American | 66 | 32 | 13 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,779 | $101,044 | $89,554 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,840 | $58,750 | $53,594 |
| High School Graduate | $37,281 | $55,681 | $33,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,500 | $55,899 | $40,404 |
| Some College | $37,539 | $46,111 | $27,098 |
$48,500
Average Earnings
$55,899
Average Male
$40,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.41% of Punta Gorda residents speak only English, while 6.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,867 | 1,276 | 7.57% |
| Black | 527 | 218 | 41.37% |
| Hispanic | 803 | 132 | 16.44% |
| Native | 66 | 53 | 80.3% |
| Multiple | 1,147 | 30 | 2.62% |
| Other | 132 | 15 | 11.36% |
8.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.05%
Male Poverty Rate
10.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Punta Gorda is Native, with 80.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Punta Gorda is Multiple, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.44% |
| High School | 11.33% |
| Some College | 9.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.06% |
| Female Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Employed | 2.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,154 | $125,168 |
| Households | $75,898 | $106,809 |
| Married Families | $101,429 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,967 | $70,399 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.9%
Male Marriage Rate
62.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,154
Number of Veterans
2,033
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,202 |
| Korea | 319 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,068 |
| 65 to 74 | 785 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,096 | 12.85% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 6.22% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 6.47% |
| Native American | 5 | 7.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.8%
Labor Force Participation
30.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
14.41%
Born in Punta Gorda
91.81%
Native Born
8.19%
Foreign Born
2.61%
Non Citizen
5.58%
Naturalized
91.81% of Punta Gorda residents were born in the United States, with 14.41% having been born in Florida. 2.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,632 | 234 | 1.09% |
| 2028 | 21,398 | 234 | 1.11% |
| 2027 | 21,164 | 235 | 1.12% |
| 2026 | 20,929 | 234 | 1.13% |
| 2025 | 20,695 | 234 | 1.14% |
| 2024 | 20,461 | 234 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 20,227 | -377 | -1.83% |
| 2022 | 20,604 | 632 | 3.16% |
| 2021 | 19,972 | 448 | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 19,524 | -935 | -4.57% |
| 2019 | 20,459 | 401 | 2% |
| 2018 | 20,058 | 317 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 19,741 | 501 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 19,240 | 662 | 3.56% |
| 2015 | 18,578 | 533 | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 18,045 | 409 | 2.32% |
| 2013 | 17,636 | 250 | 1.44% |
| 2012 | 17,386 | 241 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 17,145 | 17 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 17,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,344 | 3,597 | 33.47% |
| 1990 | 10,747 | 3,950 | 58.11% |
| 1980 | 6,797 | 2,918 | 75.23% |
| 1970 | 3,879 | 722 | 22.87% |
| 1960 | 3,157 | -18,475 | -85.41% |