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Charlotte County, Florida
Charlotte County, Florida. Charlotte County had 217,212 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.3% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 11 places (1 city, village or borough and 10 census-designated) and 47 census tracts. GEOID 12015.
Charlotte County is the county of the Punta Gorda, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
217,212
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 186,847 · ACS 2020-2024: 201,064
Median household income
$69,952
±$1,682 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$328,900
±$7,140 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,464
±$59 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Charlotte County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 186,847 residents in Charlotte County. The Census Bureau estimates 217,212 for July 1, 2025, up 16.3% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 201,064 over 681 square miles of land.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 201,064 | 22,416,077 | +19,997 |
| Households | 90,542±1,202 | 8,752,810 | +13,651 |
| Average household size | 2.17±0.03 | 2.51 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 118,679±90 | 10,256,470 | +14,221 |
Charlotte County's population since 2000
From 141,627 in 2000 to 217,212 in 2025: up 53.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County holds 11 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Port Charlotte with 66,133 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Port Charlotte | 60,625 | $63,844 |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda | 19,471 | $85,779 |
| Rotonda | 10,114 | $74,573 |
| Englewood | 20,800 | $69,222 |
| Charlotte Harbor | 3,784 | $40,406 |
| Cleveland | 3,435 | $47,157 |
| Harbour Heights | 3,428 | $65,152 |
| Charlotte Park | 2,667 | $60,302 |
| Grove City | 2,174 | $52,604 |
| Manasota Key | 1,326 | $142,250 |
| SolanaGEOID 1266875 | 671 | $32,484 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Charlotte County?
The median resident of Charlotte County is 59.9 years old; 11.8% are under 18 and 40.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.2%. 9.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.9±0.3 | 42.6 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 11.8% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 40.5%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% | 27.4% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.3%±0.3 pts | 50.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| 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 | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.8%±0.5 pts | 21.9% | −1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1%±0.6 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±0.9 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±0.6 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.0%±1.1 pts | 34.1% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7%±0.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.3%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Charlotte County earn?
Half of Charlotte County's 90,542 households earn less than $69,952 a year (±$1,682), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,380 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,573 after inflation. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,952±$1,682 | $74,568 | +$6,573 |
| Mean household income | $92,474±$2,646 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,592±$1,254 | $42,609 | +$3,033 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | −2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.5%±2.4 pts | 16.5% | −8.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±1.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Charlotte County?
Owners occupy 83.8% of Charlotte County's occupied homes and renters 16.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $328,900 by its owner (±$7,140). The median renter pays $1,464 a month including utilities, and 51.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $328,900±$7,140 | $359,000 | +$88,422 |
| Median gross rent | $1,464±$59 | $1,669 | +$194 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.6%±3.8 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,773±$40 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.8%±1.0 pts | 67.6% | +4.1 pts |
| Housing units | 118,679±90 | 10,256,470 | +14,221 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.8%±2.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.0%±0.9 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3%±0.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Charlotte County building?
Builders took permits for 3,015 new housing units across Charlotte County in 2025 (2,571 single-family), 13.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Charlotte County get to work?
71.7% of Charlotte County's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.2%±0.8 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7%±1.8 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.2%±1.6 pts | 15.7% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±1.0 | 28.0 min | +2.1 min |
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 are Charlotte County's census tracts?
Charlotte County is divided into 47 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,145 (Tract 207) to $126,087 (Tract 101).
All 47 census tracts of Charlotte County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Charlotte County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 67 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 67 |
| Median home value | 25th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 61st of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 67 |
| Median age | 2nd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Charlotte County 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' school search.