Charlotte County, FL

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2021 Population
184,837
0.586% 1-year decline
US Senator
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
59.7
0.336% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.5%
0.796% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$57,887
9.79% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$226,700
8.21% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
66,463
2.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Charlotte County, FL had a population of 185k people with a median age of 59.7 and a median household income of $57,887. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charlotte County, FL declined from 185,926 to 184,837, a −0.586% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,724 to $57,887, a 9.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.31%), White (Hispanic) (4.03%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.2%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Charlotte County, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Charlotte County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte County, FL are Charlotte Technical College (267 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Charlotte County, FL was $226,700, and the homeownership rate was 82.1%.

Most people in Charlotte County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlotte County, FL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Charlotte County, FL is home to a population of 185k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.9% of Charlotte County, FL residents were born outside of the country (18.3k people).

In 2021, there were 15.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Charlotte County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.46k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.3%
2021 Citizenship
96.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Charlotte County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte County, FL was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte County, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    153k ± 337
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.82k ± 361
  3. White (Hispanic)
    7.46k ± 856
7.81%
Hispanic Population
14.4k people

In 2021, there were 15.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Charlotte County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.46k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.81% of the people in Charlotte County, FL are hispanic (14.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charlotte County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    993,450 ± 23,894 people
  2. Haiti
    340,538 ± 14,212 people
  3. Colombia
    292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
18.3k people
9.95%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
18.5k people

As of 2021, 9.9% of Charlotte County, FL residents (18.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte County, FL was 9.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    9,113 ± 698
  2. Korea
    2,369 ± 356
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,599 ± 283

Charlotte County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.85 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Charlotte County, FL employs 66.5k people. The largest industries in Charlotte County, FL are Retail Trade (10,897 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,857 people), and Construction (6,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($61,164), Utilities ($56,645), and Wholesale Trade ($54,485).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

66.5k
2021 Value
± 2,371
2.88%
1 Year growth
± 4.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte County, FL grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 64.6k employees to 66.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (9,370 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,473 people), and Management Occupations (6,967 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlotte County, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

66.5k
2021 Value
± 2,371
2.88%
1 Year growth
± 4.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlotte County, FL grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 64.6k employees to 66.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte County, FL, are Retail Trade (10,897 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,857 people), and Construction (6,908 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlotte County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Charlotte County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,752
Median earning men ± $2,455
$31,125
Median earning women ± $1,147

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($59,050), Public Administration ($57,654), and Information ($54,653).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,957), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,461), and Construction ($40,133).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,917
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 1,034
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 954
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $928k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $265k
    Retail Trade
  3. $242k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $93.7B
  2. $57.8B
  3. $56.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B
2020 Value in Florida
$1.41T
Projected 2050 Value in Florida
121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $22.9B
  2. $17.8B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Charlotte County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 63% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.486%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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.

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio
Senator from Florida3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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.

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US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Charlotte County, FL awarded 267 degrees. The student population of Charlotte County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 125 male students and 119 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte County, FL are White (174 and 65.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (50 and 18.7%), Black or African American (29 and 10.9%), and Two or More Races (7 and 2.62%).

The largest universities in Charlotte County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Charlotte Technical College (267 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte County, FL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (61 and 22.8%), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (33 and 12.4%), and Prepress Publising & Digital Imaging Design (32 and 12%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 244 students enrolled in Charlotte County, FL, 51.2% men and 48.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 167 records, of which 45.5% were women and 54.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 61 degree-majors awarded
  2. 16 degree-majors awarded
  3. 16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Charlotte County, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 61 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
267 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Charlotte Technical College with 267 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 135 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte County, FL, which is 1.02 times more than the 132 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 174 degrees mean that there were 3.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 50 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($823) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Charlotte County, FL was $226,700 in 2021, which is 0.926 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $209,500 to $226,700, a 8.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte County, FL is 82.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charlotte County, FL have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlotte County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charlotte County, FL is $57,887. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte County, FL was Census Tract 205.02 with a value of $93,036, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $92,206 and $79,615.

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Charlotte County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.65%.

Property

$226,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,553
$67,936
Median Property Taxes
±$2,005

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, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

82.1%
Homeownership
2021
64.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 82.1% of the housing units in Charlotte County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.6%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 205.02
  2. Census Tract 104.01
  3. Census Tract 101

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlotte County, FL was Census Tract 205.02 with a value of $93,036, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $92,206 and $79,615.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Charlotte County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$57,887
Median Household Income
± $1,415
82.8k
Number of Households
± 2,383

In 2021, the median household income of the 82.8k households in Charlotte County, FL grew to $57,887 from the previous year's value of $52,724.

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte County, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Charlotte County, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida
0.472
2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (76.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (12%)
  3. Carpooled (7.33%)

In 2021, 76.4% of workers in Charlotte County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (7.33%).

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.

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Commute Time

25.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte County, FL have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Charlotte County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charlotte County, 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, FL have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Charlotte County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.65%.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte County, FL (19k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.8% of the children was living in poverty in Charlotte County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.6%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 200 in Charlotte County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 65 per 100,000 population.

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89.6% of the population of Charlotte County, FL has health coverage, with 28% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 30.8% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Charlotte County, FL see 1672 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year (1667 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2007 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 885 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,672 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Charlotte County, FL

Primary care physicians in Charlotte County, FL see an average of 1,672 patients per year. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year (1,667 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13.1% under 18 years, 11.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 40% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

10.4%
Uninsured
28%
Employer Coverage
11.3%
Medicaid
30.8%
Medicare
17.4%
Non-Group
2.05%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte County, FL declined by 0.353% from 10.4% to 10.4%.

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

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.8 in Charlotte County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.4% in Charlotte County, FL.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 17.4% in Charlotte County, FL.

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