Port Charlotte, FL

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Port Charlotte Overview

63,913
TOTAL POPULATION
31,111
MALE POPULATION
32,802
FEMALE POPULATION
94.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,626
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,305
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,799
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,005
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
27,087
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Port Charlotte Zip Codes

Port Charlotte Area Codes

Race in Port Charlotte

The most populous races in Port Charlotte are White / Caucasian (51,140 | 80.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7,531 | 11.8%), and Two or more Races (5,202 | 8.1%).
Race in Port Charlotte
Race# Population% Population
Asian9861.5%
Black / African American4,7867.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific440.1%
Hispanic or Latino7,53111.8%
Native / Alaskan1310.2%
White / Caucasian51,14080.0%
Two or more Races5,2028.1%
Some other Race1,6242.5%
Total63,913100.0%

Ancestry in Port Charlotte

The most populous ancestries reported in Port Charlotte are German (9,674 | 15.1%), American (8,157 | 12.8%), English (7,735 | 12.1%), Irish (7,397 | 11.6%), and Italian (5,496 | 8.6%), together accounting for 60.2% of all Port Charlotte residents.
Ancestry in Port Charlotte
Ancestry# Population% Population
African290.1%
American8,15712.8%
Arab3360.5%
Argentinean520.1%
Armenian510.1%
Australian620.1%
Austrian2000.3%
Bahamian10.0%
Barbadian690.1%
Belgian1320.2%
Bhutanese940.2%
Blackfeet190.0%
Brazilian30.0%
British3270.5%
British West Indian760.1%
Burmese280.0%
Canadian1700.3%
Cape Verdean830.1%
Celtic90.0%
Central American6541.0%
Cherokee720.1%
Chickasaw370.1%
Chilean660.1%
Chippewa160.0%
Colombian1100.2%
Creek940.2%
Croatian260.0%
Cuban1,1261.8%
Czech2940.5%
Czechoslovakian910.1%
Danish2990.5%
Delaware120.0%
Dominican5460.9%
Dutch8311.3%
Eastern European760.1%
Ecuadorian190.0%
English7,73512.1%
Estonian450.1%
European9781.5%
Finnish1690.3%
French2,0723.2%
French Canadian6341.0%
German9,67415.1%
Greek2520.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro360.1%
Guatemalan920.1%
Guyanese3630.6%
Haitian8411.3%
Honduran1660.3%
Hungarian5250.8%
Indian (Asian)2840.4%
Iranian600.1%
Irish7,39711.6%
Iroquois240.0%
Italian5,4968.6%
Jamaican1,2191.9%
Kiowa90.0%
Korean5040.8%
Laotian770.1%
Latvian970.2%
Lebanese2220.4%
Lithuanian760.1%
Macedonian290.1%
Maltese310.1%
Mexican1,4492.3%
Mexican American Indian100.0%
Native Hawaiian510.1%
Nigerian320.1%
Northern European800.1%
Norwegian5690.9%
Pakistani730.1%
Palestinian1010.2%
Panamanian1090.2%
Peruvian1850.3%
Polish1,8812.9%
Portuguese4000.6%
Puerto Rican2,3063.6%
Romanian260.0%
Russian6401.0%
Salvadoran2870.4%
Scandinavian5240.8%
Scotch-Irish6661.0%
Scottish1,1451.8%
Serbian460.1%
Slavic350.1%
Slovak1190.2%
Slovene570.1%
South American8571.3%
South American Indian300.1%
Spaniard720.1%
Spanish390.1%
Sri Lankan2510.4%
Subsaharan African1440.2%
Swedish5120.8%
Swiss1180.2%
Thai1260.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian560.1%
Ukrainian950.2%
Uruguayan380.1%
Venezuelan3870.6%
Welsh2120.3%
West Indian4350.7%
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Immigrants in Port Charlotte

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Port Charlotte came from Latin America (5,021 | 7.9%), Caribbean (3,295 | 5.2%), Europe (1,431 | 2.2%), Jamaica (1,086 | 1.7%), and South America (914 | 1.4%), together accounting for 18.4% of all Port Charlotte residents.
Immigrants in Port Charlotte
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa990.2%
Armenia20.0%
Asia9101.4%
Australia480.1%
Austria100.0%
Barbados690.1%
Brazil30.0%
Cabo Verde200.0%
Canada3650.6%
Caribbean3,2955.2%
Central America8121.3%
Chile460.1%
China920.1%
Colombia750.1%
Cuba6931.1%
Czechoslovakia730.1%
Dominican Republic4730.7%
Eastern Africa50.0%
Eastern Asia1220.2%
Eastern Europe5650.9%
Ecuador190.0%
El Salvador2290.4%
England1910.3%
Europe1,4312.2%
France290.1%
Germany1920.3%
Grenada160.0%
Guatemala250.0%
Guyana2580.4%
Haiti8891.4%
Honduras840.1%
Hong Kong60.0%
Hungary240.0%
India570.1%
Iran580.1%
Italy1790.3%
Jamaica1,0861.7%
Japan140.0%
Korea160.0%
Kuwait180.0%
Latin America5,0217.9%
Latvia590.1%
Lebanon90.0%
Mexico4530.7%
Netherlands140.0%
Nigeria610.1%
Northern Europe3940.6%
Norway130.0%
Oceania480.1%
Panama210.0%
Peru1870.3%
Philippines3330.5%
Poland860.1%
Russia1550.2%
Serbia460.1%
South Africa130.0%
South America9141.4%
South Central Asia1150.2%
South Eastern Asia5480.9%
Southern Europe2270.4%
Spain270.0%
Thailand290.1%
Trinidad and Tobago690.1%
Ukraine1220.2%
Uruguay380.1%
Venezuela2740.4%
Vietnam1840.3%
Western Africa810.1%
Western Asia290.1%
Western Europe2450.4%
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Sex and Age in Port Charlotte

Sex and Age in Port Charlotte

The most populous age groups in Port Charlotte are 60 to 64 Years (3,198 | 10.3%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (3,295 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,113 (3.6%)1,447 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years1,281 (4.1%)1,093 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,166 (3.7%)1,049 (3.2%)
15 to 19 Years1,342 (4.3%)1,588 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,488 (4.8%)1,160 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,724 (5.5%)1,462 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,637 (5.3%)1,197 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years1,391 (4.5%)1,397 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years1,419 (4.6%)1,613 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,475 (4.7%)1,409 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years1,721 (5.5%)2,264 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,498 (8.0%)2,800 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years3,198 (10.3%)3,238 (9.9%)
65 to 69 Years2,856 (9.2%)3,295 (10.1%)
70 to 74 Years2,866 (9.2%)3,137 (9.6%)
75 to 79 Years1,682 (5.4%)1,910 (5.8%)
80 to 84 Years1,056 (3.4%)1,225 (3.7%)
85 Years and over1,198 (3.8%)1,518 (4.6%)
Total31,111 (100.0%)32,802 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Port Charlotte

Median Family Size in Port Charlotte

The median family size in Port Charlotte is 2.87 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,800 | 16.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (13,573 | 77.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Port Charlotte
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,573 (77.9%)2.80
Single Male/Father1,050 (6.0%)2.87
Single Female/Mother2,800 (16.1%)3.21
Total Families17,423 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Port Charlotte

The median household size in Port Charlotte is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,800 | 10.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.42 persons per household. non-family households (9,415 | 35.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Port Charlotte
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,573 (50.6%)2.84
Single Male/Father1,050 (3.9%)3.23
Single Female/Mother2,800 (10.4%)3.42
Non-family9,415 (35.1%)1.25
Total Households26,838 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Charlotte

Out of a total of 26,838 households in Port Charlotte, 17,423 (64.9%) are family households, while 9,415 (35.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,991, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,559.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Port Charlotte
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,559 (28.2%)
2-Person Households9,991 (37.2%)1,766 (6.6%)
3-Person Households3,705 (13.8%)68 (0.3%)
4-Person Households2,314 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households832 (3.1%)22 (0.1%)
6-Person Households318 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households263 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,423 (64.9%)9,415 (35.1%)

Female Fertility in Port Charlotte

Fertility by Age in Port Charlotte

Average fertility rate in Port Charlotte is 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 206.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years11 (1.2%)7.0
20 to 34 years786 (88.1%)206.0
35 to 50 years95 (10.6%)20.0
Total892 (100.0%)87.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Charlotte

51.6% of women with births (892) in Port Charlotte are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Port Charlotte
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years460 (58.5%)326 (41.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
Total460 (51.6%)432 (48.4%)

Fertility by Education in Port Charlotte

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Port Charlotte
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School13 (1.5%)7.0
High School Diploma291 (32.6%)101.0
College or Associate's Degree528 (59.2%)129.0
Bachelor's Degree60 (6.7%)60.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total892 (100.0%)87.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Charlotte

48.4% of women with births in Port Charlotte are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 67.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Port Charlotte
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
High School Diploma83 (28.5%)208 (71.5%)
College or Associate's Degree357 (67.6%)171 (32.4%)
Bachelor's Degree20 (33.3%)40 (66.7%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (51.6%)432 (48.4%)

Income in Port Charlotte

Income Overview in Port Charlotte

Per Capita Income in Port Charlotte is $32,626, while median incomes of families and households are $67,305 and $58,799 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income63,913$32,626
Median Family Income17,423$67,305
Mean Family Income17,423$84,257
Median Household Income26,838$58,799
Mean Household Income26,838$74,424
Income Deficit17,423$12,005
Wage / Income Gap (%)63,91314.82%
Wage / Income Gap ($)63,91385.18¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index63,9130.43

Earnings by Sex in Port Charlotte

Average Earnings in Port Charlotte are $32,214, $34,335 for men and $29,247 for women, a difference of 14.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Port Charlotte
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,059 (53.0%)$34,335
Female13,350 (47.0%)$29,247
Total28,409 (100.0%)$32,214

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Charlotte

The most common earnings brackets in Port Charlotte are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (1,350 | 9.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,325 | 9.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Port Charlotte
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less705 (4.7%)791 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999587 (3.9%)476 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499510 (3.4%)540 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999416 (2.8%)717 (5.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499966 (6.4%)694 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999228 (1.5%)627 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499540 (3.6%)361 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999439 (2.9%)374 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499369 (2.5%)736 (5.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999584 (3.9%)354 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,074 (7.1%)1,162 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,350 (9.0%)1,325 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,011 (6.7%)756 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999924 (6.1%)621 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999650 (4.3%)666 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999844 (5.6%)523 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,054 (7.0%)835 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999696 (4.6%)504 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999868 (5.8%)669 (5.0%)
$100,000+1,244 (8.3%)619 (4.6%)
Total15,059 (100.0%)13,350 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Charlotte

Average earnings in Port Charlotte are $36,793 for men and $31,652 for women, a difference of 14.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,550, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,069. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,341, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,878.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Port Charlotte
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,341$27,243
High School Diploma$34,786$24,878
College or Associate's Degree$34,069$32,973
Bachelor's Degree$47,810$44,038
Graduate Degree$54,550$55,341
Total$36,793$31,652

Family Income in Port Charlotte

Family Income Brackets in Port Charlotte

According to the Port Charlotte family income data, there are 4,966 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 470 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Port Charlotte
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004882.8%
$10,000 to $14,9994702.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997674.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4468.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992,05611.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994,96628.5%
$75,000 to $99,9992,66615.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,73515.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,0986.3%
$200,000+7144.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Charlotte

6-person families (247 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Port Charlotte with $71,736 per family, while 2-person families (10,398 | 59.7%) have the highest median income of $33,148 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Port Charlotte
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,398 (59.7%)$66,296
3-Person Families3,860 (22.2%)$70,521
4-Person Families1,904 (10.9%)$64,113
5-Person Families856 (4.9%)$67,704
6-Person Families247 (1.4%)$71,736
7+ Person Families158 (0.9%)$62,656
Total17,423 (100.0%)$67,305

Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Charlotte

The median family income in Port Charlotte is $67,305, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,525) having the highest median family income of $97,813, while families with 1 earner (5,694) have the lowest median family income of $58,515, accounting for 8.7% and 32.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Port Charlotte
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,180 (29.7%)$58,560
1 Earner5,694 (32.7%)$58,515
2 Earners5,024 (28.8%)$86,488
3+ Earners1,525 (8.7%)$97,813
Total17,423 (100.0%)$67,305

Household Income in Port Charlotte

Household Income Brackets in Port Charlotte

With 6,387 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Port Charlotte, accounting for 23.8% of all households. In contrast, only 993 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Port Charlotte
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1544.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0744.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5239.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,95211.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993,46212.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996,38723.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,48913.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,51613.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,2354.6%
$200,000+9933.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Port Charlotte

The median household income in Port Charlotte is $58,799, with the highest median household income of $65,107 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,471 households (35.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,462, with 12,610 households (47.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Port Charlotte
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years257 (1.0%)$60,129
25 to 44 Years4,500 (16.8%)$57,361
45 to 64 Years9,471 (35.3%)$65,107
65+ Years12,610 (47.0%)$53,462
Total26,838 (100.0%)$58,799

Poverty in Port Charlotte

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Charlotte

With 11.8% poverty level for males and 12.1% for females among the residents of Port Charlotte, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 89 males (40.6%) and 121 females (28.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years303 (27.3%)342 (24.2%)
5 Years89 (40.6%)14 (10.0%)
6 to 11 Years375 (25.4%)251 (23.3%)
12 to 14 Years168 (23.7%)134 (15.5%)
15 Years34 (13.2%)121 (28.4%)
16 and 17 Years51 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years423 (20.3%)133 (8.0%)
25 to 34 Years311 (9.3%)468 (17.6%)
35 to 44 Years459 (16.3%)478 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years254 (8.0%)355 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years697 (12.2%)674 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years261 (4.6%)570 (9.0%)
75 Years and over223 (5.9%)376 (8.3%)
Total3,648 (11.8%)3,916 (12.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Charlotte

According to the poverty statistics in Port Charlotte, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years809 (72.8%)1,071 (75.8%)
5 Years130 (59.4%)126 (90.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,100 (74.6%)826 (76.7%)
12 to 14 Years540 (76.3%)732 (84.5%)
15 Years223 (86.8%)305 (71.6%)
16 and 17 Years439 (89.6%)551 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,658 (79.7%)1,540 (92.0%)
25 to 34 Years3,047 (90.7%)2,190 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,351 (83.7%)2,531 (84.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,925 (92.0%)3,317 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,995 (87.7%)5,350 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,433 (95.4%)5,776 (91.0%)
75 Years and over3,581 (94.1%)4,134 (91.7%)
Total27,231 (88.2%)28,449 (87.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Charlotte

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Port Charlotte show that 5.8% or 791 of the total 13,573 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 44 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 403 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Port Charlotte
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9,908 (96.1%)403 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,362 (90.3%)254 (9.7%)
3 or 4 Children512 (85.1%)90 (14.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Total12,782 (94.2%)791 (5.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Charlotte

According to the poverty data in Port Charlotte, 19.3% or 203 single-father households and 16.8% or 470 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (43.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Port Charlotte
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children21 (4.3%)131 (8.9%)
1 or 2 Children156 (31.8%)260 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children26 (43.3%)68 (53.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total203 (19.3%)470 (16.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Charlotte

The poverty data for Port Charlotte shows that 791 of the married-couple family households (5.8%) and 673 of the single-parent households (17.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 household (50.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Port Charlotte
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children403 (3.9%)152 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children254 (9.7%)416 (24.7%)
3 or 4 Children90 (14.9%)94 (50.0%)
5 or more Children44 (100.0%)11 (45.8%)
Total791 (5.8%)673 (17.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Port Charlotte

Employment by Class of Employer in Port Charlotte

Among the 24,655 employed individuals in Port Charlotte, private company employees (17,100 | 69.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (2,333 | 9.5%), and local government employees (1,588 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Port Charlotte
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17,10069.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,3915.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,3339.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,1514.7%
Local Government Employees1,5886.4%
State Government Employees3721.5%
Federal Government Employees6182.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1020.4%
Total24,655100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Port Charlotte

According to the labor force statistics for Port Charlotte, out of the total population over 16 years of age (56,081), 48.3% or 27,087 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 1,896 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.3% or 2,781 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.3% or 260 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,166 (51.9%)98 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,113 (79.8%)260 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,781 (87.3%)242 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years2,273 (80.2%)207 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,662 (80.1%)406 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,111 (74.4%)332 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years3,465 (65.4%)135 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years2,838 (44.1%)94 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,321 (19.1%)135 (5.8%)
75 Years and over387 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total27,087 (48.3%)1,896 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Charlotte

According to labor force statistics for Port Charlotte, 69.4% of individuals (21,127) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (30,443) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 1,416 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 75.0% or 4,094 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 187 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Port Charlotte
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,532 (53.6%)349 (12.2%)
High School Diploma7,599 (67.3%)486 (4.3%)
College / Associate Degree7,899 (72.9%)856 (7.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,094 (75.0%)366 (6.7%)
Total21,127 (69.4%)2,040 (6.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Port Charlotte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Charlotte are Management (3,031 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (1,636 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,240 | 4.9%), Education Instruction & Library (950 | 3.8%), and Business & Financial (903 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Port Charlotte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Port Charlotte, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (96.6%), Architecture & Engineering (85.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.1%), Health Technologists (75.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Port Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,822 (60.1%)1,209 (39.9%)
Business & Financial351 (38.9%)552 (61.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science497 (76.3%)154 (23.7%)
Computers & Mathematics245 (67.9%)116 (32.1%)
Architecture & Engineering224 (85.8%)37 (14.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science28 (96.6%)1 (3.5%)
Community & Social Service 547 (33.4%)1,089 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media155 (42.3%)211 (57.7%)
Legal Services & Support31 (38.3%)50 (61.7%)
Education Instruction & Library254 (26.7%)696 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment107 (44.8%)132 (55.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating247 (19.9%)993 (80.1%)
Health Technologists179 (24.2%)560 (75.8%)
Total (Category)3,464 (46.4%)3,997 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)13,109 (52.1%)12,052 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Port Charlotte are Food Preparation & Serving (2,139 | 8.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,321 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (1,121 | 4.5%), Security & Protection (476 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (270 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Port Charlotte

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Port Charlotte, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.1%), Security & Protection (63.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (58.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.6%), Personal Care & Service (67.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Port Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support94 (8.4%)1,027 (91.6%)
Security & Protection303 (63.7%)173 (36.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention136 (50.4%)134 (49.6%)
Law Enforcement167 (81.1%)39 (18.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving830 (38.8%)1,309 (61.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance768 (58.1%)553 (41.9%)
Personal Care & Service87 (32.7%)179 (67.3%)
Total (Category)2,082 (39.1%)3,241 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)13,109 (52.1%)12,052 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Port Charlotte are Office & Administration (3,065 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (3,063 | 12.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Port Charlotte

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Port Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,280 (41.8%)1,783 (58.2%)
Office & Administration713 (23.3%)2,352 (76.7%)
Total (Category)1,993 (32.5%)4,135 (67.5%)
Total (Overall)13,109 (52.1%)12,052 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Port Charlotte are Construction & Extraction (2,013 | 8.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,091 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (146 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Port Charlotte

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Port Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry58 (39.7%)88 (60.3%)
Construction & Extraction1,919 (95.3%)94 (4.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,044 (95.7%)47 (4.3%)
Total (Category)3,021 (92.9%)229 (7.0%)
Total (Overall)13,109 (52.1%)12,052 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Port Charlotte are Transportation (1,162 | 4.6%), Material Moving (1,087 | 4.3%), and Production (750 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Port Charlotte

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Port Charlotte
OccupationMaleFemale
Production634 (84.5%)116 (15.5%)
Transportation1,026 (88.3%)136 (11.7%)
Material Moving889 (81.8%)198 (18.2%)
Total (Category)2,549 (85.0%)450 (15.0%)
Total (Overall)13,109 (52.1%)12,052 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Charlotte

Employment Industries in Port Charlotte

The major employment industries in Port Charlotte include Retail Trade (3,953 | 15.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,790 | 15.1%), Construction (3,442 | 13.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,858 | 11.4%), and Administrative & Support (1,403 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries in Port Charlotte

Employment Industries by Sex in Port Charlotte

The Port Charlotte industries that see more men than women are Utilities (88.5%), Construction (86.0%), and Manufacturing (84.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Port Charlotte
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (19.5%)95 (80.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,960 (86.0%)482 (14.0%)
Manufacturing1,035 (84.5%)190 (15.5%)
Wholesale Trade242 (69.0%)109 (31.0%)
Retail Trade2,055 (52.0%)1,898 (48.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing860 (79.5%)222 (20.5%)
Utilities146 (88.5%)19 (11.5%)
Information205 (48.5%)218 (51.5%)
Finance & Insurance250 (33.0%)507 (67.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing287 (45.9%)339 (54.1%)
Professional & Scientific464 (44.2%)586 (55.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support696 (49.6%)707 (50.4%)
Educational Services555 (41.9%)769 (58.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance586 (15.5%)3,204 (84.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation302 (79.3%)79 (20.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,238 (43.3%)1,620 (56.7%)
Public Administration581 (60.5%)380 (39.5%)
Total13,109 (52.1%)12,052 (47.9%)

Education in Port Charlotte

School Enrollment in Port Charlotte

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,062 students in Port Charlotte are high school (2,439 | 26.9%), college / undergraduate (1,961 | 21.6%), and elementary school (1,873 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Port Charlotte
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4384.8%
Kindergarten4615.1%
Elementary School1,87320.7%
Middle School1,71118.9%
High School2,43926.9%
College / Undergraduate1,96121.6%
Graduate / Professional1792.0%
Total9,062100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Charlotte

Out of a total of 9,062 students who are enrolled in schools in Port Charlotte, 1,667 (18.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,395 (81.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 306 (44.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,059 (95.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Port Charlotte
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds213 (57.7%)156 (42.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,059 (95.4%)100 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,681 (78.2%)469 (21.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,313 (79.9%)330 (20.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds702 (83.9%)135 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds380 (55.4%)306 (44.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds610 (90.1%)67 (9.9%)
35 Years and over436 (80.6%)105 (19.4%)
Total7,395 (81.6%)1,667 (18.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Charlotte

Business (2,824 | 26.0%), education (1,599 | 14.7%), science & technology (1,421 | 13.1%), engineering (658 | 6.0%), and arts & humanities (646 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 10,877 individuals in Port Charlotte who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Port Charlotte
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4764.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4814.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1841.7%
Psychology4674.3%
Social Sciences5555.1%
Engineering6586.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies970.9%
Science & Technology1,42113.1%
Business2,82426.0%
Education1,59914.7%
Literature & Languages4013.7%
Liberal Arts & History3813.5%
Visual & Performing Arts3973.6%
Communications2902.7%
Arts & Humanities6465.9%
Total10,877100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Port Charlotte

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Charlotte

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Port Charlotte are males with 2 vehicles (5,691, accounting for 44.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,867, making up 48.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Port Charlotte
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle351 (2.7%)253 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle1,905 (14.8%)3,110 (26.5%)
2 Vehicles5,691 (44.2%)4,867 (41.5%)
3 Vehicles3,388 (26.3%)2,606 (22.2%)
4 Vehicles1,028 (8.0%)639 (5.4%)
5 or more Vehicles508 (4.0%)265 (2.3%)
Total12,871 (100.0%)11,740 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Port Charlotte

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Port Charlotte are 15 to 19 minutes (4,491 commuters, 20.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (4,380 commuters, 20.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,128 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Port Charlotte
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3521.6%
5 to 9 Minutes2,22910.3%
10 to 14 Minutes4,38020.2%
15 to 19 Minutes4,49120.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3,12814.4%
25 to 29 Minutes7953.7%
30 to 34 Minutes1,7838.2%
35 to 39 Minutes4352.0%
40 to 44 Minutes7213.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1,6777.7%
60 to 89 Minutes9844.5%
90 or more Minutes7153.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Port Charlotte

The most common commute times in Port Charlotte are 15 to 19 minutes (2,101 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,608 commuters, 25.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Port Charlotte
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes186 (1.7%)166 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes782 (6.9%)1,447 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,772 (15.7%)2,608 (25.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,101 (18.6%)2,390 (23.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,790 (15.9%)1,338 (12.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes437 (3.9%)358 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,277 (11.3%)506 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes221 (2.0%)214 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes465 (4.1%)256 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,146 (10.2%)531 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes646 (5.7%)338 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes456 (4.0%)259 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Charlotte

The most frequent times of departure to work in Port Charlotte are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,561, 13.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,521, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Port Charlotte
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM993 (8.8%)299 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM725 (6.4%)106 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM370 (3.3%)418 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,240 (11.0%)657 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM973 (8.6%)969 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,561 (13.8%)1,167 (11.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,071 (9.5%)1,521 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,241 (11.0%)1,199 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM641 (5.7%)452 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM673 (6.0%)777 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM238 (2.1%)482 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM173 (1.5%)402 (3.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM828 (7.3%)990 (9.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM552 (4.9%)972 (9.3%)
Total11,279 (100.0%)10,411 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Port Charlotte

Occupancy by Ownership in Port Charlotte

Of the total 26,838 dwellings in Port Charlotte, owner-occupied units account for 21,839 (81.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,999 (18.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Port Charlotte
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21,83981.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,99918.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units26,838100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Charlotte

Occupancy by Household Size in Port Charlotte
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,55928.2%
2-Person Household11,75743.8%
3-Person Household3,77314.1%
4+ Person Household3,74914.0%
Total Housing Units26,838100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Charlotte

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Port Charlotte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,477 (72.5%)2,082 (27.5%)
2-Person Household10,589 (90.1%)1,168 (9.9%)
3-Person Household3,179 (84.3%)594 (15.7%)
4+ Person Household2,594 (69.2%)1,155 (30.8%)
Total Housing Units21,839 (81.4%)4,999 (18.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Charlotte

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Port Charlotte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,168 (57.7%)858 (42.3%)
High School Diploma6,895 (77.9%)1,959 (22.1%)
College/Associate Degree8,374 (82.9%)1,725 (17.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,402 (92.2%)457 (7.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Charlotte

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Port Charlotte
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,3888.9%
35 to 44 Years2,3698.8%
45 to 54 Years3,02211.3%
55 to 64 Years6,44924.0%
65 to 74 Years7,29227.2%
75 to 84 Years3,79814.1%
85 Years and Over1,5205.7%
Total26,838100.0%

Housing Finances in Port Charlotte

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Charlotte

Median Income by Occupancy in Port Charlotte
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied21,839 (81.4%)$63,218
Renter-Occupied4,999 (18.6%)$34,779
Average26,838 (100.0%)$58,799

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Charlotte

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Port Charlotte
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000395 (1.8%)327 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999287 (1.3%)154 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999744 (3.4%)335 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999878 (4.0%)473 (9.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999841 (3.8%)341 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,070 (9.5%)889 (17.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,806 (12.9%)651 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,486 (25.1%)914 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,128 (14.3%)363 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,056 (14.0%)466 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more2,148 (9.8%)86 (1.7%)
Total21,839 (100.0%)4,999 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Charlotte

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Port Charlotte
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,205 (5.5%)33 (0.7%)
$300 to $4993,511 (16.1%)334 (6.7%)
$500 to $7994,578 (21.0%)504 (10.1%)
$800 to $9992,035 (9.3%)477 (9.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,705 (26.1%)1,985 (39.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,078 (14.1%)913 (18.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,024 (4.7%)325 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999437 (2.0%)9 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more266 (1.2%)151 (3.0%)
Total21,839 (100.0%)4,999 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Port Charlotte

Housing Structures in Port Charlotte

Housing Structures in Port Charlotte
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23,26886.7%
Single Unit, Attached6322.4%
2 Unit Apartments230.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3681.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4591.7%
10 or more Apartments1,7206.4%
Mobile Home / Other3681.4%
Total26,838100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Charlotte

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Port Charlotte
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached20,150 (86.6%)3,118 (13.4%)
Single Unit, Attached510 (80.7%)122 (19.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments145 (39.4%)223 (60.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments216 (47.1%)243 (52.9%)
10 or more Apartments624 (36.3%)1,096 (63.7%)
Mobile Home / Other194 (52.7%)174 (47.3%)
Total21,839 (81.4%)4,999 (18.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Charlotte

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Port Charlotte
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room35 (0.2%)360 (7.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,237 (5.7%)1,388 (27.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,657 (48.8%)2,104 (42.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,270 (33.3%)894 (17.9%)
8 or more Rooms2,640 (12.1%)253 (5.1%)
Total21,839 (100.0%)4,999 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Charlotte

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Port Charlotte
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas347 (1.6%)146 (2.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas67 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity21,128 (96.7%)4,737 (94.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels81 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used210 (1.0%)116 (2.3%)
Total21,839 (100.0%)4,999 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Charlotte

Household Vehicle Usage in Port Charlotte
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle733 (3.4%)768 (15.4%)
1 Vehicle7,581 (34.7%)2,304 (46.1%)
2 Vehicles9,026 (41.3%)1,396 (27.9%)
3 or more Vehicles4,499 (20.6%)531 (10.6%)
Total21,839 (100.0%)4,999 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Port Charlotte

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Port Charlotte

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,68112,158
Median Property Value$232,300$228,000
Median Household Income$52,748$1,433
Monthly Housing Costs$517$242
Real Estate Taxes$1,927$232

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Charlotte

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Port Charlotte
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000282 (2.9%)331 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999657 (6.8%)404 (3.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,066 (62.7%)8,463 (69.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,897 (19.6%)2,295 (18.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999499 (5.1%)291 (2.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999130 (1.3%)259 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more150 (1.5%)115 (0.9%)
Total9,681 (100.0%)12,158 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Charlotte

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Port Charlotte
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000533 (5.5%)527 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,447 (14.9%)149 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,345 (13.9%)1,016 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,226 (12.7%)725 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,473 (25.5%)1,580 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,174 (12.1%)3,013 (24.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999768 (7.9%)1,954 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more715 (7.4%)2,288 (18.8%)
Total9,681 (100.0%)12,158 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Charlotte

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Port Charlotte
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,681 (17.4%)72,076 (592.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,037 (10.7%)2,853 (23.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,335 (13.8%)3,066 (25.2%)
4.0x or more5,449 (56.3%)2,159 (17.8%)
Total9,681 (100.0%)12,158 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Charlotte

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Port Charlotte
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800864 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,262 (23.4%)877 (7.2%)
$800 to $1,4996,455 (66.7%)3,267 (26.9%)
Total9,681 (100.0%)12,158 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Port Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,639 (90.4%)280 (9.6%)
6 to 18 Years6,012 (91.2%)579 (8.8%)
19 to 25 Years3,159 (80.8%)748 (19.2%)
26 to 34 Years3,605 (67.7%)1,718 (32.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,576 (78.8%)1,229 (21.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,395 (79.2%)1,419 (20.8%)
55 to 64 Years9,901 (84.5%)1,815 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years11,899 (98.8%)141 (1.2%)
75 Years and older8,285 (99.7%)29 (0.4%)
Total55,471 (87.5%)7,958 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Port Charlotte
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,639 (90.4%)280 (9.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,012 (91.2%)579 (8.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,159 (80.8%)748 (19.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Charlotte

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Port Charlotte
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,689 (88.2%)897 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,902 (86.1%)1,929 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,471 (83.3%)2,701 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,714 (88.1%)1,040 (11.9%)
$100,000 and over15,496 (92.1%)1,325 (7.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Charlotte

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,810 (62.0%)906 (31.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,563 (54.1%)3,015 (45.7%)
19 to 25 Years834 (21.3%)2,421 (62.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,217 (22.9%)2,574 (48.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,128 (19.4%)3,785 (65.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,628 (23.9%)4,069 (59.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,916 (24.9%)7,668 (65.4%)
65 to 74 Years11,706 (97.2%)6,525 (54.2%)
75 Years and over8,195 (98.6%)5,925 (71.3%)
Total32,997 (52.0%)36,888 (58.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Charlotte

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Port Charlotte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years659 (20.6%)324 (10.4%)
18 to 34 Years703 (12.9%)432 (9.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,292 (19.7%)2,500 (19.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,714 (30.1%)1,509 (23.8%)
75 Years and over1,932 (50.8%)2,317 (51.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Port Charlotte

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Port Charlotte: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years224 (4.1%)24 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years670 (5.8%)288 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years798 (14.0%)435 (6.9%)
75 Years and over1,208 (31.8%)855 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Port Charlotte: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)54 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years246 (4.5%)152 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years373 (3.2%)562 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years124 (2.2%)220 (3.5%)
75 Years and over443 (11.7%)488 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Port Charlotte: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years659 (20.6%)270 (8.7%)
18 to 34 Years420 (7.7%)111 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years905 (7.8%)1,121 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years481 (8.5%)260 (4.1%)
75 Years and over369 (9.7%)814 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Port Charlotte: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years113 (3.5%)24 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years41 (0.7%)160 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,039 (8.9%)1,697 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years886 (15.6%)1,085 (17.1%)
75 Years and over907 (23.8%)1,727 (38.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Port Charlotte: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years199 (6.2%)29 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years111 (2.0%)41 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years453 (3.9%)758 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years174 (3.1%)278 (4.4%)
75 Years and over192 (5.1%)444 (9.8%)

Technology Access in Port Charlotte

Computing Device Access in Port Charlotte

Computing Device Access in Port Charlotte
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20,70577.1%
Smartphone22,54884.0%
Tablet16,45361.3%
No Computing Device2,3788.9%
Total26,838100.0%

Internet Access in Port Charlotte

Internet Access in Port Charlotte
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet210.1%
Broadband Home19,97574.4%
Cellular Data Only3,04611.4%
Satellite Internet1,2384.6%
No Internet3,23912.1%
Total26,838100.0%

Port Charlotte Summary

Charlotte County, Florida is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, just south of Sarasota and north of Fort Myers. It is part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area and is home to the cities of Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Englewood. The county has a population of approximately 160,000 people and covers an area of 858 square miles.

History

The area that is now Charlotte County was originally inhabited by the Calusa Indians. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The first permanent settlement was established in 1821 when the U.S. government purchased the land from the Calusa Indians. The county was officially established in 1921 and was named after Charlotte Harbor, which was named after the wife of the first governor of Florida, William Pope Duval.
The area was largely rural until the 1950s when the population began to grow rapidly due to the development of the Port Charlotte area. The city of Port Charlotte was incorporated in 1959 and the population continued to grow throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The county experienced a population boom in the 1980s and 1990s due to the influx of retirees and other people looking for a more relaxed lifestyle.

Geography

Charlotte County is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, just south of Sarasota and north of Fort Myers. It is part of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area and is bordered by Lee County to the north, DeSoto County to the east, and Sarasota County to the south. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the mainland and the barrier islands. The mainland is largely rural and is home to the cities of Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Englewood. The barrier islands are located off the coast and are home to several popular beach communities, including Boca Grande, Manasota Key, and Gasparilla Island.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Peace River, Myakka River, and Charlotte Harbor. The county also contains several lakes, including Lake Tippecanoe, Lake Suzy, and Lake June. The county is also home to several state parks, including Myakka River State Park, Charlotte Harbor State Park, and Gasparilla Island State Park.

Economy

Charlotte County has a diverse economy that is largely driven by tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. The county is home to several large employers, including Charlotte County Public Schools, Charlotte County Government, and Peace River Electric Cooperative. The county is also home to several major manufacturing companies, including Tropicana Products, Inc., and Charlotte Pipe and Foundry.
The county is also home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve, the Charlotte County Historical Center, and the Charlotte County Speedway. The county is also home to several popular golf courses, including the Kingsway Country Club and the Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Charlotte County had a population of 159,978. The population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.2 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,890 and the median income for a family was $54,817. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Port Charlotte?
Total Population of Port Charlotte is 63,913.
What is the Total Male Population of Port Charlotte?
Total Male Population of Port Charlotte is 31,111.
What is the Total Female Population of Port Charlotte?
Total Female Population of Port Charlotte is 32,802.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Port Charlotte?
There are 94.84 Males per 100 Females in Port Charlotte.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Port Charlotte?
There are 105.44 Females per 100 Males in Port Charlotte.
What is the Median Population Age in Port Charlotte?
Median Population Age in Port Charlotte is 55.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Port Charlotte
Average Family Size in Port Charlotte is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Port Charlotte
Average Household Size in Port Charlotte is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Port Charlotte?
Per Capita income in Port Charlotte is $32,626.
What is the Median Family Income in Port Charlotte?
Median Family Income in Port Charlotte is $67,305.
What is the Median Household income in Port Charlotte?
Median Household Income in Port Charlotte is $58,799.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Port Charlotte?
Income or Wage Gap in Port Charlotte is 14.8%.
Women in Port Charlotte earn 85.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Port Charlotte?
Family Income Deficit in Port Charlotte is $12,005.
Families that are below poverty line in Port Charlotte earn $12,005 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Port Charlotte?
Inequality or Gini Index in Port Charlotte is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Port Charlotte?
There are 27,087 People in the Labor Forcein in Port Charlotte.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Port Charlotte?
48.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Port Charlotte.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Port Charlotte?
Unemployment Rate in Port Charlotte is 7.0%.