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Charlotte County

Florida · 186,847 residents · 681.118 sq mi
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Charlotte County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,724. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,500. With a median age of 60.2, 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 60.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186,847
+32%since 2000
from 141,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
+11%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
102K129K156K183K210K1990201020202024Charlotte County
2024201K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,724
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,379 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,275
+53%since 2000
from $21,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+65%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(128,063)
Black4.2%(5,992)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4,667)
Asian0.8%(1,194)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(28,190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(153,700)
Black4.7%(8,870)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(14,079)
Asian1.4%(2,566)
Other2.3%(4,371)
Diversity Score36.3%(67,755)
Segregation Score31.2%(58,368)
Diversity Score
36
+82%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte County, Florida?

Charlotte County, Florida has about 186,847 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Charlotte County, Florida earns about $52,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlotte County, Florida expensive?

In Charlotte County, Florida, the median home is worth about $209,500, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte County, Florida?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Charlotte County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlotte County, Florida?

About 10.6% of people in Charlotte County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlotte County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlotte County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75,872 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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