Port Charlotte, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,453 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1838.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.67% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 55.7 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,027 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Port Charlotte grew by 21.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 56,818 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Port Charlotte has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,686 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.65% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Port Charlotte is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $210,116 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,355 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.0% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Port Charlotte is about 12.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,355 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Port Charlotte spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 167 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.1 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.2 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 167 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,189 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,292 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,665 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Port Charlotte is 20 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Port Charlotte has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Port Charlotte has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Port Charlotte | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Port Charlotte, Florida.
What is the population of Port Charlotte, Florida?
The population of Port Charlotte, Florida is 59,453, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Port Charlotte, Florida?
The population density of Port Charlotte, Florida is 1838.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Port Charlotte, Florida?
The median household income in Port Charlotte, Florida is $60,686, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Port Charlotte, Florida?
The median home price in Port Charlotte, Florida is $210,116, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Charlotte, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Port Charlotte, Florida is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.