Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Punta Gorda, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,278

Median Agei

66.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%17,816

Two or More

5%1,024

Black

3.1%630

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%475

Asian

1.4%283

Other

0.1%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%539

High School Diploma

17.7%3,164

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,405

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%2,762

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,914

Bachelor's Degree

22.8%4,059

Master's Degree

13.6%2,433

Professional Degree

3.2%577

Doctorate

2%358

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

41.7%

Graduate+

18.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$518,100

Median Renti

$1,410

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.7%8,362

Renter-Occupied

18.3%1,873

Total Units

13,756

Homeownership

81.7%

Vacancy Rate

25.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%130

$50K–$100K

4%333

$100K–$150K

3.4%288

$150K–$200K

5.4%449

$200K–$300K

9%754

$300K–$500K

24.9%2,079

$500K–$1M

39.5%3,299

$1M+

12.3%1,030

Rent Distribution

Under $500

373

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

239

$1,250–$1,500

120

$1,500–$2,000

371

$2,000+

394

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%399

2010–2019

10.6%1,455

2000–2009

23.9%3,293

1990–1999

20.1%2,761

1980–1989

21.3%2,925

1970–1979

15.1%2,081

1960–1969

2.6%361

1950–1959

1.5%207

1940–1949

1.1%152

1939 or earlier

0.9%122

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.9%9,615

Utility Gas

3.1%313

No Fuel

2.1%211

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%85

Solar

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,779

Mean Household Incomei

$112,777

Per Capita Incomei

$58,036

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

6,300

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%564

$10K–$15K

2.7%277

$15K–$20K

2.3%236

$20K–$25K

3.8%393

$25K–$30K

3.1%318

$30K–$35K

2.4%250

$35K–$40K

2.6%266

$40K–$45K

2.9%296

$45K–$50K

2.1%213

$50K–$60K

6.3%648

$60K–$75K

11.3%1,161

$75K–$100K

11.4%1,165

$100K–$125K

11.8%1,210

$125K–$150K

9.5%969

$150K–$200K

8.3%847

$200K+

13.9%1,422

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

267

Residentsi

428

Avg. Tenant Renti

$498/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing150 homes99% occupied$516/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers71 homes83% occupied$492/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC12 homes97% occupied$313/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,779/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

57.6%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

31.9%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $69K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

34.1% of subsidized households are minority

32.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,4867.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

284

Germany

182

United Kingdom

142

Poland

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,780

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,985

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,026(10.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured