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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Punta Gorda Metro

Punta Gorda, FL · 1 counties · 159,978 residents · 681.118 sq mi
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Punta Gorda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,900. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159,978
+13%since 2000
from 141,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
235 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.9
+3%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
102K129K156K183K210K1990201020202024Punta Gorda
2024201K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,037
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,379 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,938
+24%since 2000
from $21,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+70%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(137,628)
Black5.4%(8,622)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(9,213)
Asian1.2%(1,884)
Other1.8%(2,897)
Diversity Score32%(51,129)
Diversity Score
32
+61%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

Punta GordaCENTRAL20,383
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1 component county

Charlotte CountyCENTRAL217,212
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Punta Gorda, FL?

Punta Gorda, FL has about 159,978 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Punta Gorda, FL earns about $45,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Punta Gorda, FL expensive?

In Punta Gorda, FL, the median home is worth about $184,900, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Punta Gorda, FL?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Punta Gorda, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Punta Gorda, FL?

About 10.5% of people in Punta Gorda, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Punta Gorda, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Punta Gorda, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,003 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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