CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 208
Florida · Charlotte County · 4,785 residents · 1.091 sq mi
Notable rankings
#279highest rent burden in FL#1794 US80.7%TRACT SHAPE · Charlotte County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 208 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,931. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $196,700. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Charlotte County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,785
−9%since 2020
from 5,243 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,386 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 4,806 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−9%since 2020
from 44.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,931
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,822
+32%since 2020
from $20,305 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+14%since 2020
from 0.374 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
Wholesale trade14%
Other services7.7%
Retail trade7%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,363
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $967 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.7%
+28.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+67%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,970)
Black9.8%(513)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,475)
Asian2.2%(115)
Other3.2%(170)
Diversity Score73.6%(3,859)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(2,627)
Black13.8%(659)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,074)
Asian1.9%(91)
Other7%(334)
Diversity Score78%(3,732)
Diversity Score
78
+6%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
+6%since 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
47.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
18.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $49,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $196,700, and the typical rent is about $1,363 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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