Demographics & People — Punta Gorda, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,886 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,200 |
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| Median Age | 66.3 |
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| Total Households | 10,006 |
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| Family Households | 6,642 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1404 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,736 |
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| Black or African American | 728 |
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| Asian | 142 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 549 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 395 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,515 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,154 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,756 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Punta Gorda, Florida.
