Economy & Jobs — Punta Gorda, Florida
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $85,779 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$90,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $55,430 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,103 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.2% |
| Retail | 14.8% |
| Professional | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 220 |
| Physician Offices | 197 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 151 |
| Fast Food | 81 |
| Dental Offices | 70 |
| Insurance Agencies | 62 |
| Auto Repair | 56 |
| Law Offices | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| Beauty Salons | 52 |
| Commercial Banks | 45 |
| Accounting Firms | 30 |
| Grocery Stores | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
