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Punta Gorda

Florida · 16,641 residents · 15.398 sq mi
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Punta Gorda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,423. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $347,700. With a median age of 64.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,641
+16%since 2000
from 14,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
64.1
+1%since 2000
from 63.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,423
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,916 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,335
+30%since 2000
from $32,460 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+57%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(13,373)
Black3.1%(447)
Hispanic / Latino2%(285)
Asian0.8%(112)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(2,040)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(14,972)
Black3.1%(523)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(746)
Asian1.1%(190)
Other3%(499)
Diversity Score26.8%(4,453)
Diversity Score
27
+88%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Punta Gorda, Florida?

Punta Gorda, Florida has about 16,641 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Punta Gorda, Florida?

The typical household in Punta Gorda, Florida earns about $58,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Punta Gorda, Florida expensive?

In Punta Gorda, Florida, the median home is worth about $347,700, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Punta Gorda, Florida?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Punta Gorda, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Punta Gorda, Florida?

About 8.5% of people in Punta Gorda, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Punta Gorda, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Punta Gorda, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,763 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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