City · Florida
Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda, city, in Charlotte County, Florida. Punta Gorda had 20,383 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,471 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,278 (±28). GEOID 1259200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,383
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,471 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,278 ±28
Median household income
$85,779
±$9,907 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$518,100
±$41,154 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,410
±$323 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Punta Gorda and what county is it in?
Punta Gorda is a city in Charlotte County, Florida. It covers 15.4 square miles of land, 1,261 residents per square mile in 2020.
Punta Gorda is in the Punta Gorda, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Punta Gorda, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,383 people lived in Punta Gorda on July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 19,471 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,278 (±28).
| Measure | Punta Gorda | Charlotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,278 ±28 | 201,064 | +707 |
| Households | 10,235 ±361 | 90,542 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.96 ±0.07 | 2.17 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,756 ±543 | 118,679 | no clear change |
Punta Gorda's population since 2000
From 14,344 in 2000 to 20,383 in 2025: up 42.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Punta Gorda as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Punta Gorda?
The median resident of Punta Gorda is 66.3 years old; 8.2% are under 18 and 53.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.0%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Punta Gorda | Charlotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66.3 ±0.9 | 59.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 8.2% ±2.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 53.6% ±3.4 pts | 40.5% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 8.2% | −3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±2.6 pts | 81.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±1.7 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9% ±1.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9% ±2.6 pts | 19.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5% ±1.3 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.7% ±3.4 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9% ±2.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±2.5 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Punta Gorda earn?
Half of Punta Gorda's 10,235 households earn less than $85,779 a year (±$9,907), against $69,952 in Charlotte County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $75,558 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Punta Gorda | Charlotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,779 ±$9,907 | $69,952 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,777 ±$8,119 | $92,474 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,036 ±$3,835 | $42,592 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±2.0 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.4% ±5.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±2.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±1.7 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±2.1 pts | 92.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Punta Gorda?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Punta Gorda's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $518,100 by its owner (±$41,154). The median renter pays $1,410 a month including utilities, and 54.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Punta Gorda | Charlotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $518,100 ±$41,154 | $328,900 | +$117,140 |
| Median gross rent | $1,410 ±$323 | $1,464 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.6% ±13.4 pts | 51.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,758 ±$168 | $1,773 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7% ±3.1 pts | 83.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.3% ±3.1 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Housing units | 13,756 ±543 | 118,679 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% ±5.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.0% ±3.3 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% ±1.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.6% ±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Punta Gorda building?
Builders took permits for 122 new housing units in Punta Gorda in 2025 (82 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 8 of 12 months), 6.0 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Punta Gorda work and get to work?
70.8% of Punta Gorda's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Punta Gorda | Charlotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 33.3% ±3.6 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.8% ±5.2 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±2.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8% ±3.6 pts | 16.2% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±4.8 | 26.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Punta Gorda?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Punta Gorda, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,136 (Tract 103.02) to $108,978 (Tract 104.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.05Charlotte County | 7,086 | $100,685 |
| Tract 104.01Charlotte County | 3,105 | $108,978 |
| Tract 103.02Charlotte County | 5,373 | $41,136 |
| Tract 104.02Charlotte County | 2,690 | $102,159 |
| Tract 103.01Charlotte County | 3,230 | $67,831 |
| Tract 105.05Charlotte County | 5,087 | $65,927 |
| Tract 105.03Charlotte County | 4,030 | $95,685 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Punta Gorda) · Census block assignment files
How does Punta Gorda compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Punta Gorda is the 1,910th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 120th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Punta Gorda ranks 243rd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 120th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 170th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 508th | 770 |
| Median household income | 243rd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 136th | 763 |
| Median home value | 137th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 447th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 479th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 202nd | 733 |
| Median age | 51st | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 233rd | 760 |
| Work from home | 218th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 386th | 764 |
Punta Gorda's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Punta Gorda with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Punta Gorda?
9 of the 57 figures for Punta Gorda on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Punta Gorda are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Punta Gorda.