Charlotte County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Charlotte County, Florida has a population of 201,064, the 28th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $69,952 and the median home value is $328,900. The poverty rate is 9.0%.

Charlotte County Quick Facts

Population 201,064

Median Household Income $69,95290% MOE ±$1,682

Median Home Value $328,90090% MOE ±$7,140

Poverty Rate 9.0%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.4%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 59.9 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 83.8%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.1%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.5%

Cities/Places 10

Population 201,064 28th of 67

Median Income $69,952 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Charlotte County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	181,067	201,064	+11.0%
Median household income	$63,380	$69,952	+10.4%
Median home value¹	$240,480	$328,900	+36.8%
Median gross rent	$1,270	$1,464	+15.3%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Charlotte

$69,952

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Charlotte

$328,900

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 34.0%

$100K+ 31.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

7.4%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

43.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.8%

Renter 16.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,464/mo 25.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

11.8%

18-34

12.7%

35-54

17.9%

55-74

38.7%

75+

19.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Charlotte County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Port Charlotte	66,133	$63,844	9.6%	$269,900
Punta Gorda	20,278	$85,779	8.3%	$518,100
Rotonda	10,352	$74,573	5.7%	$389,400
Harbour Heights	4,289	$65,152	14.2%	$368,900
Charlotte Harbor	4,239	$40,406	20.5%	$183,300
Cleveland	2,683	$47,157	9.5%	$177,800
Grove City	2,106	$52,604	19.8%	$257,400
Charlotte Park	1,966	$60,302	3.7%	$290,800
Manasota Key	1,711	$142,250	2.4%	$690,300
Solana	948	$32,484	17.5%	$186,600

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Population Overview

Charlotte County is located in Florida with a total population of 201,064. It is the 28th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Charlotte County is 59.9 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Charlotte County is $69,952. This is 6% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $328,900. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Charlotte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.3% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Charlotte County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Charlotte County, Florida?

Charlotte County has a population of 201,064, making it the 28th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Charlotte County?

The median household income in Charlotte County is $69,952 with a poverty rate of 9.0%.

How many cities are in Charlotte County, Florida?

Charlotte County contains 10 Census-designated places.