Population 61,538 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Punta Gorda
Household size in Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Punta Gorda are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Punta Gorda has smaller households than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.5 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 57.5, Punta Gorda 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 54.5, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 42 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 Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Punta Gorda, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Punta Gorda
Renters in Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Punta Gorda is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (55.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast.
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 Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Punta Gorda: 19.8% of homes are empty, 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 6.0 points since 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 Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Punta Gorda is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest 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 Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $997 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $958 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,239 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,732 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$735 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Punta Gorda costs $1,732 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $735 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Punta Gorda
Bachelor's degrees in Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Punta Gorda than nationally: 30.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Punta Gorda have finished high school (92.9%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Punta Gorda
| Period | Punta Gorda | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Punta Gorda is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Florida as a whole (4.8%). Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Punta Gorda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda | 2.21 | 57.5 | 7.0% | 16.2% | 19.8% | 1996 | $1,732 | 30.6% | 92.9% | 6.0% |
| El Jobean | 2.25 | 51.4 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 19.2% | 2001 | $1,383 | 25.9% | 90.9% | 2.7% |
| Charlotte Park | 1.66 | 71.1 | 1.7% | 8.8% | 28.1% | 2002 | $1,864 | 26.8% | 93.2% | 5.5% |
| Cleveland | 1.89 | 64.0 | 6.6% | 25.6% | 15.8% | 1996 | $1,226 | 25.7% | 93.4% | 0.0% |
| Charlotte Harbor | 1.86 | 66.3 | 8.6% | 48.5% | 26.6% | 1984 | $1,371 | 26.0% | 92.0% | 1.2% |
| Harbour Heights | 2.42 | 56.5 | 7.0% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 1992 | $871 | 27.0% | 86.3% | 9.5% |
| Port Charlotte | 2.31 | 56.4 | 6.7% | 14.9% | 15.8% | 1989 | $1,509 | 23.9% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| Platt | 2.34 | 61.5 | 1.6% | 4.6% | 22.2% | 1999 | $657 | 13.0% | 94.6% | 2.5% |
| Fort Ogden | 3.00 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 18.9% | 18.3% | 1986 | $676 | 13.3% | 63.2% | 3.9% |
| North Port | 2.60 | 46.7 | 8.3% | 21.2% | 10.9% | 2001 | $2,012 | 27.0% | 93.3% | 5.0% |
| 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 Punta Gorda. 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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