Punta Rassa, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Punta Rassa is a small community located in Florida, within Lee County. The total population is 1,335. It ranks as the 743rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Punta Rassa is 80.9 years. This is 90% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 0.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 64.8% 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 Punta Rassa is $91,000. This is 22% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 72% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $589,800. Housing costs are 64% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 36.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Punta Rassa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.7% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

55.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Punta Rassa in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 45.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Punta Rassa, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.