Charlotte County PUMA, FL

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2024 Population

201,064

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

59.9

0.167% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.99%

5.96% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$69,952

5.74% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$328,900

13% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

69,091

5.74% 1-year growth

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10.1% of the households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are Charlotte Technical College (298 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was $328,900, and the homeownership rate was 83.8%.

Most people in Charlotte County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Charlotte County PUMA, FL borders Southwest Heartland--DeSoto, Hardee, & Highlands (Northwest) Counties PUMA, FL, Southeast Heartland--Hendry, Highlands (South & East), Glades, & Okeechobee Counties PUMA, FL, Lee County (South & West)--Barrier Islands Region PUMA, FL, Lee County (Northeast)--Lehigh Acres & North Fort Myers PUMA, FL, Lee County (North)--Cape Coral City (North) PUMA, FL, Sarasota County (Central & Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL, and Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Charlotte County PUMA, FL is home to a population of 201k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.7% of Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (19.5k people).

In 2024, there were 16.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (163k people) in Charlotte County PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.45k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are Spanish (10,335 households), Haitian (1,693 households), and German (917 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

102,347

Women

50.9%

98,737

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 201,084 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Charlotte County PUMA, FL.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.6% of Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charlotte County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte County PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
163k ± 668
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 707
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
8.45k ± 812

8.21%

Hispanic Population

16.5k people

8.21% of the people in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are hispanic (16.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Charlotte County PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Cuba
2,904 ± 1,313 people
Canada
2,262 ± 1,161 people
Jamaica
1,471 ± 938 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 2,904 Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents, followed by Canada with 2,262 and Jamaica with 1,471.

Foreign-Born Population

9.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

9.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

As of 2024, 9.7% of Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents (19.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was 9.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charlotte County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,335 households (5.29%)
Haitian
1,693 households (0.866%)
German
917 households (0.469%)

10.1% of the households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Spanish. 5.29% of the households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,188 ± 701
Gulf War (2001-)
1,907 ± 357
Gulf War (1990s)
1,697 ± 303

Charlotte County PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.82 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Charlotte County PUMA, FL.

Health

90.3% of the population of Charlotte County PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 29% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 30.8% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,370 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,370 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13% under 18 years, 11.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 40.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.67%

Uninsured

29%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

30.8%

Medicare

18.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte County PUMA, FL declined by 1.09% from 9.78% to 9.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charlotte County PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte County PUMA, FL employs 69.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Charlotte County PUMA, FL were Construction (6,024 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,181 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,420 people), and the highest paying industries were Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($250,458), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($237,064), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($212,937).

Males in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,398. The income inequality in Charlotte County PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,523

Women

48.5%

35,568

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Charlotte County PUMA, FL in 2024 was 69,091 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Charlotte County PUMA, FL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

69.1k

2024 Value

5.74%

1 Year growth

± 5.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Charlotte County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 5.74%, from 65.3k employees to 69.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, are Other managers (1,660 people), Customer service representatives (1,626 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,601 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte County PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

69.1k

2024 Value

5.74%

1 Year growth

± 5.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Charlotte County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 5.74%, from 65.3k employees to 69.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, are Construction (6,024 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,181 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,420 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte County PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte County PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,930

Median earning men ± $3,688

$37,286

Median earning women ± $1,560

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($81,768), Public Administration ($69,110), and Wholesale Trade ($66,145).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,846), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,510), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,121).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Charlotte County PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL awarded 298 degrees. The student population of Charlotte County PUMA, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 187 male students and 143 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are White (188 and 63.3%), Hispanic or Latino (52 and 17.5%), Black or African American (37 and 12.5%), and Two or More Races (11 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Charlotte Technical College (298 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (41 and 13.8%), Aircraft Powerplant Technology (30 and 10.1%), and General Cosmetology (28 and 9.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 330 students enrolled in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, 56.7% men and 43.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 195 records, of which 40.5% were women and 59.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
41 degrees awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
30 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
28 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Charlotte County PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Charlotte Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

298 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Charlotte Technical College with 298 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 166 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, which is 1.26 times more than the 132 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 188 degrees mean that there were 3.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, less-than 2-year ($110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, less-than 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.918% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.966% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Charlotte County PUMA, FL in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (59.5k), Some college (41k), and Bachelors Degree (28.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was $328,900 in 2024, which is 0.989 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $291,000 to $328,900, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte County PUMA, FL is 83.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte County PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$328,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,140

$75,877

Median Property Taxes

±$2,179

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charlotte County PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charlotte County PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.8%

Homeownership

2024

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 83.8% of the housing units in Charlotte County PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charlotte County PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,952

Median Household Income

± $1,682

90.5k

Number of Households

± 2,620

In 2024, the median household income of the 90.5k households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL grew to $69,952 from the previous year's value of $66,154.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.469

2024 Wage GINI in Charlotte County PUMA, FL

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in Charlotte County PUMA, FL

In 2024, the income inequality in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.143% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charlotte County PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Charlotte County PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Charlotte County PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (7.82%)

In 2024, 71.7% of workers in Charlotte County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.03% of the workforce in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charlotte County PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte County PUMA, FL (17.7k out of 197k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlotte County PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.