Population 201,064 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charlotte County
Household size in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Charlotte County is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center. Few Florida counties have smaller households: only three of 67.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.3 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Charlotte County skews older: half of its residents are older than 58.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 53.5, as it has nationally. Only one other Florida county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Charlotte County: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Florida county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Charlotte County
Renters in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.2% of households in Charlotte County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 53.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only six of Florida's 67 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.0% of the housing in Charlotte County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Charlotte County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $974 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $956 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,187 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,573 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$599 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Charlotte County pays $1,573 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Florida overall ($1,816). Rent has climbed $599 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Charlotte County
Bachelor's degrees in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Charlotte County (26.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Charlotte County have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Charlotte County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Charlotte County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Charlotte County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County | 2.22 | 58.3 | 6.0% | 16.2% | 20.0% | 1992 | $1,573 | 26.9% | 92.7% | 4.9% |
| DeSoto County | 2.64 | 45.3 | 13.3% | 27.5% | 18.2% | 1988 | $918 | 11.7% | 73.9% | 9.7% |
| Sarasota County | 2.20 | 55.0 | 6.7% | 23.3% | 16.3% | 1990 | $1,986 | 40.3% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Lee County | 2.59 | 48.5 | 9.5% | 25.7% | 19.9% | 1997 | $1,840 | 31.3% | 90.2% | 4.1% |
| Manatee County | 2.50 | 49.3 | 7.7% | 25.7% | 17.3% | 1996 | $1,998 | 39.2% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Hardee County | 3.12 | 36.6 | 17.4% | 28.6% | 16.0% | 1988 | $985 | 12.1% | 75.6% | 4.8% |
| Highlands County | 2.28 | 52.1 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 18.3% | 1986 | $1,160 | 20.7% | 86.3% | 6.8% |
| Glades County | 2.52 | 48.6 | 11.9% | 14.9% | 25.0% | 1993 | $892 | 14.0% | 76.6% | 5.6% |
| Hendry County | 2.92 | 36.8 | 19.8% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 1993 | $1,172 | 13.7% | 68.0% | 4.1% |
| Collier County | 2.56 | 51.8 | 8.4% | 23.4% | 23.3% | 1998 | $2,053 | 39.8% | 89.3% | 4.0% |
| Hillsborough County | 2.66 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 38.5% | 8.0% | 1991 | $1,830 | 37.9% | 89.4% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Beaufort County, SC · Sangamon County, IL · El Dorado County, CA · Livingston County, MI · Cass County, ND · Newport News City, VA · Washington County, UT · Tippecanoe County, IN · Sumner County, TN · Shasta County, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Charlotte County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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