Englewood: Demographics & People
Englewood's population stands at 20,091 people, in 10,598 households. Population grew 3.6% from 19,385 (2022) to 20,091 (2024). Median age 68.5 years. (11.1y older than Sarasota County; 25.9y older than Florida). Children under 18 are 5% of the population. Population is 94% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.06). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 12,101 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 1.9 people per household (vs Florida avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Florida 35%).
- 184 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Florida 69).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.6% from 19,385 (2022) to 20,091 (2024) — about 6.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~20,828 (extrapolated at 1.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 21,838.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 186,847 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 19,385 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 20,091 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 20,091 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Population Estimate | 21,838 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 68.5y is 29.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 5% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 68.5 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 4.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 20,091 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 944 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,672.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 5,398.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 12,077 |
| Population under 18 | 944 |
| Median age | 68.5 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 20,091 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.06 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 18,448 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 48 |
| Asian residents | 233 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 351 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 6.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.7% |
| Asian population | 0.9% (vs Florida 2.5%) |
| Black population | 0.3% (vs Florida 13.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.9% (vs Florida 23.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 94.5% (vs Florida 46.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 8% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,855 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 15,344 |
| Share born in this state | 14.2% |
| Share born in another state | 85.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 76.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 7.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,450 |
| From Europe | 710 |
| From Africa | 470 |
Households & Family Composition
10,598 households. Averaging 1.9 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 6,137 families, 4% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 887 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 6,137 |
| Married couples with children | 262 |
| Single-parent households | 110 |
| Average household size | 1.89 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 30 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 23 |
| Family households | 6,588 households (vs Florida 15,074) |
| Households that are families | 62.2% (vs Florida 64.6%) |
| Total households | 10,598 households (vs Florida 22,144) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 12,101 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 195,325 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 183,224 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 12,101 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 2,365 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.3% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 182 residents live in group quarters (0.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 182 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 17 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 12015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 12 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Charlotte |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 18.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 12015 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Charlotte County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 11,067 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 12015 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Charlotte County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 81.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 68.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 51.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 188,910 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 6 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 4.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 20,091, growing, retirement community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 20,091 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Town Summary · County | Charlotte County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade