Demographics & People — Punta Gorda, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,886 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~21,200 |
| Median Age | 66.3 |
| Total Households | 10,006 |
| Family Households | 6,642 |
| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1404 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,736 |
| Black or African American | 728 |
| Asian | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 549 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,752 |
| Irish | 2,973 |
| English | 2,704 |
| Other groups | 2,401 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,379 |
| Italian | 2,023 |
| American | 1,928 |
| Polish | 920 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 810 |
| French (except Basque) | 692 |
Language
| English Only | 18,538 |
| Spanish | 395 |
| Population 5+ | 19,515 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,154 |
| Population 18+ | 17,756 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Punta Gorda, Florida.