Punta Gorda, Florida Population 2022
Punta Gorda is a city located in Charlotte County Florida. Punta Gorda has a 2020 population of 21,434. It is also the county seat of Charlotte County. Punta Gorda is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 25.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,127 in 2010.
The average household income in Punta Gorda is $88,891 with a poverty rate of 9.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,029 per month, and the median house value is $325,800. The median age in Punta Gorda is 66.5 years, 67.4 years for males, and 65.6 years for females.
Punta Gorda Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Punta Gordawas:
- White: 95.11%
- Black or African American: 2.67%
- Two or more races: 0.66%
- Other race: 0.58%
- Asian: 0.57%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 197,032 | 4,061 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 192,971 | 4,061 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 188,910 | 4,061 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 184,849 | 3,327 | 1.80% |
| 2017 | 181,522 | 3,851 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 177,671 | 5,289 | 2.98% |
| 2015 | 172,382 | 4,341 | 2.52% |
| 2014 | 168,041 | 3,370 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 164,671 | 1,927 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 162,744 | 2,875 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 159,869 | -6 | -0.00% |
| 2010 | 159,875 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,614 | 95.11% |
| Black or African American | 522 | 2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 130 | 0.66% |
| Some Other Race | 114 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 79 | 0.40% |
Punta Gorda Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,066 | 1.93 | 81.5 |
| Married | 5,649 | 2.27 | 91.1 |
| Non Family | 3,808 | 1.25 | 73.1 |
| Female | 502 | 3.04 | 41.6 |
| Male | 107 | 3.12 | 62.6 |
2.33
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 169 | 0.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 610 | 3.53% |
| High School Graduate | 4,250 | 24.60% |
| Some College | 4,122 | 23.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,432 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,259 | 24.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,436 | 14.10% |
Punta Gorda Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,098 | 15,527 | 6,333 |
| Hispanic | 638 | 481 | 207 |
| Black | 280 | 266 | 38 |
| Asian | 112 | 95 | 58 |
| Other Race | 101 | 101 | 51 |
| Native American | 79 | 59 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.79%.
$33,523
Average Earnings
$37,588
Average Male
$31,273
Average Female
Punta Gorda Language by Age
Punta Gorda Language
92.60% of Punta Gorda residents speak only English, while 7.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.67% of the population.
Punta Gorda Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,464 | 1,280 | 7.33% |
| Black | 515 | 377 | 73.20% |
| Hispanic | 1,098 | 226 | 20.58% |
| Native | 79 | 20 | 25.32% |
| Other | 12 | NaN% |
9.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.64%
Male Poverty Rate
11.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Punta Gorda
The race most likely to be in poverty in Punta Gorda is Black, with 73.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Punta Gorda is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.91%.
Punta Gorda Marital Status
Marriage Rates
63.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Punta Gorda Married by Age and Sex
Punta Gorda Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Punta Gorda Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,175 | 18.45% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 8.11% |
| Other Race | 30 | 26.32% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 33.33% |
| Asian | 6 | 5.36% |
Punta Gorda Veterans by Education
5.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
30.2%
Labor Force Participation
28.2%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
13.28%
Born in Punta Gorda
92.16%
Native Born
7.84%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
4.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.16% of Punta Gorda residents were born in the United States, with 13.28% having been born in Florida. 2.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21,434 | 355 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 21,079 | 355 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 20,724 | 355 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 20,369 | 355 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 20,014 | 330 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 19,684 | 489 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 19,195 | 643 | 3.47% |
| 2015 | 18,552 | 526 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 18,026 | 403 | 2.29% |
| 2013 | 17,623 | 247 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 17,376 | 236 | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 17,140 | 13 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 17,127 | 2,783 | 1.79% |
| 2000 | 14,344 | 3,597 | 2.93% |
| 1990 | 10,747 | 3,950 | 4.69% |
| 1980 | 6,797 | 2,918 | 5.77% |
| 1970 | 3,879 | 722 | 2.08% |
| 1960 | 3,157 | 0.00% |