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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Charlotte

Florida · 46,451 residents · 28.48 sq mi
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Port Charlotte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,193. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,700. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

46,451
+12%since 1990
from 41,535 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,631 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,458 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.0
−4%since 1990
from 51.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K46K54K61K69K1990201020202024Port Charlotte
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,193
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,277 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,563
+43%since 1990
from $13,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$661
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $512 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.4
−14%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(38,994)
Black4%(1,673)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,332)
Asian1.5%(614)
Diversity Score21.2%(8,816)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(39,890)
Black6.2%(2,895)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,395)
Asian1.1%(521)
Diversity Score28.9%(13,427)
29
+36%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Charlotte, Florida?

Port Charlotte, Florida has about 46,451 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Port Charlotte, Florida?

The typical household in Port Charlotte, Florida earns about $33,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Charlotte, Florida expensive?

In Port Charlotte, Florida, the median home is worth about $79,700, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Port Charlotte, Florida?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Port Charlotte, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Charlotte, Florida?

About 10.1% of people in Port Charlotte, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Charlotte, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Charlotte, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,916 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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