Charlotte County PUMA, FL

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2023 Population

195,083

2.73% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.167% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.56%

8.89% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$66,154

6.42% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$291,000

9.48% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,485

3.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Charlotte County PUMA, FL had a population of 195k people with a median age of 60 and a median household income of $66,154. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Charlotte County PUMA, FL grew from 189,900 to 195,083, a 2.73% increase and its median household income grew from $62,164 to $66,154, a 6.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), and White (Hispanic) (2.23%).

9.67% 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.

96.5% of the residents in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are Charlotte Technical College (284 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was $291,000, and the homeownership rate was 83.2%.

Most people in Charlotte County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 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 195k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.69% of Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (18.9k people).

In 2023, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (161k people) in Charlotte County PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.19k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are Spanish (9,663 households), Haitian (1,165 households), and German (925 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,330

Women

50.7%

93,534

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 189,864 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

96.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
161k ± 433
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.96k ± 458
Two+ (Hispanic)
7.19k ± 778

7.83%

Hispanic Population

15.3k people

7.83% of the people in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are hispanic (15.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,217 ± 1,149 people
Jamaica
2,104 ± 1,120 people
Cuba
1,800 ± 1,037 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Canada, the natal country of 2,217 Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents, followed by Jamaica with 2,104 and Cuba with 1,800.

Foreign-Born Population

9.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

9.77%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18.6k people

As of 2023, 9.69% of Charlotte County PUMA, FL residents (18.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was 9.77%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
9,663 households (5.1%)
Haitian
1,165 households (0.614%)
German
925 households (0.488%)

9.67% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Spanish. 5.1% 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
9,206 ± 743
Gulf War (1990s)
1,832 ± 338
Gulf War (2001-)
1,666 ± 331

Charlotte County PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte County PUMA, FL employs 62.5k people. The largest industries in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are Construction (5,645 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,748 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,884 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($222,368), Other consumer goods rental ($184,067), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($161,165).

Males in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,664. The income inequality in Charlotte County PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,925

Women

51.8%

28,827

Men

48.2%

The workforce of Charlotte County PUMA, FL in 2020 was 59,752 people, with 51.8% woman, and 48.2% men.

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

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Occupations

62.5k

2022 Value

3.18%

1 Year growth

± 3.18%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Charlotte County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.18%, from 60.6k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, are Cashiers (1,836 people), Retail salespersons (1,815 people), and Registered nurses (1,761 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 false.

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.5k

2022 Value

3.18%

1 Year growth

± 3.18%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Charlotte County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.18%, from 60.6k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,645 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,748 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,884 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

$44,800

Median earning men ± $3,013

$35,651

Median earning women ± $1,340

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($79,280), Public Administration ($70,087), and Wholesale Trade ($65,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($60,507), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,610), and Wholesale Trade ($44,096).

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 26 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL awarded 284 degrees. The student population of Charlotte County PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 239 male students and 242 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are White (175 and 62.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (46 and 16.4%), Black or African American (37 and 13.2%), and Two or More Races (16 and 5.69%).

The largest universities in Charlotte County PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Charlotte Technical College (284 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charlotte County PUMA, FL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (69 and 24.3%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32 and 11.3%), and Other Computer & Information Technology Services Management (28 and 9.86%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 481 students enrolled in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 299 records, of which 45.8% were women and 54.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
69 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
27 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 69 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

284 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Charlotte Technical College with 284 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 124 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charlotte County PUMA, FL, which is 0.775 times less than the 160 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 175 degrees mean that there were 3.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 46 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 2022.

Public, less-than 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, less-than 2-year ($900) 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 2022, 0.848% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.814% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (58.1k), Some college (39.5k), and Bachelors Degree (25.1k).

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 $291,000 in 2023, which is 0.959 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $265,800 to $291,000, a 9.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlotte County PUMA, FL is 83.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 27.3 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.

Median household income in Charlotte County PUMA, FL is $66,154. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

Housing

Property

$291,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,597

$72,670

Median Property Taxes

±$2,213

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

83.2%

Homeownership

2023

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.2% of the housing units in Charlotte County PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

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

Household Income

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

$66,154

Median Household Income

± $1,973

87.4k

Number of Households

± 2,576

In 2023, the median household income of the 87.4k households in Charlotte County PUMA, FL grew to $66,154 from the previous year's value of $62,164.

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

0.473

2022 Wage GINI in Charlotte County PUMA, FL

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Charlotte County PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Charlotte County PUMA, FL was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charlotte County PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023

Drove Alone (73%)
Worked At Home (15.3%)
Carpooled (7.69%)

In 2023, 73% of workers in Charlotte County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.69%).

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

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlotte County PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.53% 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

9.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlotte County PUMA, FL (18.2k out of 191k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlotte County PUMA, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Charlotte County PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 28.7% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 30.7% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.9% under 18 years, 11.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 40.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.78%

Uninsured

28.7%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

30.7%

Medicare

18.2%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlotte County PUMA, FL declined by 4.6% from 10.2% to 9.78%.

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.