Population 91,182 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Port Charlotte
Household size in Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Port Charlotte is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.26 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 56.4, Port Charlotte is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 51.1, mirroring the country. Only 46 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are 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 Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Port Charlotte: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Port Charlotte has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Port Charlotte
Renters in Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.9% of households in Port Charlotte rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (48.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Port Charlotte, 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 is down 6.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Port Charlotte has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,007 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,207 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,509 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$503 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Port Charlotte pays $1,509 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 $503 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.0% 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 Port Charlotte
Bachelor's degrees in Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Port Charlotte: 23.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Port Charlotte is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Port Charlotte
| Period | Port Charlotte | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Port Charlotte is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Port Charlotte compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte | 2.31 | 56.4 | 6.7% | 14.9% | 15.8% | 1989 | $1,509 | 23.9% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| Charlotte Harbor | 1.86 | 66.3 | 8.6% | 48.5% | 26.6% | 1984 | $1,371 | 26.0% | 92.0% | 1.2% |
| El Jobean | 2.25 | 51.4 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 19.2% | 2001 | $1,383 | 25.9% | 90.9% | 2.7% |
| North Port | 2.60 | 46.7 | 8.3% | 21.2% | 10.9% | 2001 | $2,012 | 27.0% | 93.3% | 5.0% |
| Harbour Heights | 2.42 | 56.5 | 7.0% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 1992 | $871 | 27.0% | 86.3% | 9.5% |
| Charlotte Park | 1.66 | 71.1 | 1.7% | 8.8% | 28.1% | 2002 | $1,864 | 26.8% | 93.2% | 5.5% |
| Punta Gorda | 2.21 | 57.5 | 7.0% | 16.2% | 19.8% | 1996 | $1,732 | 30.6% | 92.9% | 6.0% |
| Cleveland | 1.89 | 64.0 | 6.6% | 25.6% | 15.8% | 1996 | $1,226 | 25.7% | 93.4% | 0.0% |
| Platt | 2.34 | 61.5 | 1.6% | 4.6% | 22.2% | 1999 | $657 | 13.0% | 94.6% | 2.5% |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 1.87 | 63.8 | 4.6% | 13.3% | 35.0% | 1983 | $1,889 | 24.8% | 95.8% | 1.7% |
| Rotonda West | 2.00 | 63.3 | 1.8% | 18.5% | 25.3% | 2004 | $1,720 | 27.3% | 94.2% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Port Charlotte. 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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