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Punta Gorda

Florida · 19,471 residents · 15.398 sq mi
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Punta Gorda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,868. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,200. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,471
+36%since 2000
from 14,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.6
+6%since 2000
from 63.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,868
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,916 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,098
+39%since 2000
from $32,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(17,113)
Black2.6%(504)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,048)
Asian1%(204)
Other1.6%(318)
Diversity Score25.1%(4,878)
Diversity Score
25
+76%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Punta Gorda, Florida?

Punta Gorda, Florida has about 19,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Punta Gorda, Florida earns about $61,868 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 $342,200, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.

How educated are people in Punta Gorda, Florida?

About 38.5% 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 9.6% 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 8,593 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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