Population 2,137 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rotonda West
Household size in Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Rotonda West is a place of small households, averaging 2.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.29, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 63.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 63.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 63.3 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 63.3, Rotonda West is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rotonda West: 1.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Rotonda West
Renters in Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rotonda West is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rotonda West: 25.3% 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.
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 Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Rotonda West is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,186 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,099 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,508 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,720 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$534 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rotonda West pays $1,720 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Florida overall ($1,816). The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Rotonda West
Bachelor's degrees in Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Rotonda West than nationally: 27.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rotonda West is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Rotonda West
| Period | Rotonda West | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Rotonda West has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Rotonda West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotonda West | 2.00 | 63.3 | 1.8% | 18.5% | 25.3% | 2004 | $1,720 | 27.3% | 94.2% | 3.1% |
| Rotonda | 2.08 | 65.7 | 1.1% | 10.3% | 29.7% | 1999 | $2,129 | 37.0% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
| Grove City | 1.75 | 66.8 | 4.9% | 16.3% | 37.6% | 1984 | $1,675 | 32.8% | 94.3% | 5.7% |
| Placida | 2.04 | 63.6 | 1.2% | 13.1% | 42.4% | 2000 | $1,300 | 39.7% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Manasota Key | 1.86 | 71.4 | 2.6% | 0.0% | 81.5% | 1984 | $1,443 | 72.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Englewood | 2.00 | 65.1 | 3.8% | 15.3% | 25.4% | 1986 | $1,379 | 30.1% | 94.7% | 4.4% |
| Manasota | 1.83 | 72.4 | 2.0% | 6.5% | 17.6% | 2007 | $1,765 | 39.4% | 98.4% | 8.6% |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 1.87 | 63.8 | 4.6% | 13.3% | 35.0% | 1983 | $1,889 | 24.8% | 95.8% | 1.7% |
| Port Charlotte | 2.31 | 56.4 | 6.7% | 14.9% | 15.8% | 1989 | $1,509 | 23.9% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| North Port | 2.60 | 46.7 | 8.3% | 21.2% | 10.9% | 2001 | $2,012 | 27.0% | 93.3% | 5.0% |
| El Jobean | 2.25 | 51.4 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 19.2% | 2001 | $1,383 | 25.9% | 90.9% | 2.7% |
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 Rotonda West. 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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