Charlotte County, FL

Charlotte County Overview

189,900
TOTAL POPULATION
93,505
MALE POPULATION
96,395
FEMALE POPULATION
97.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,466
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,880
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,164
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,916
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
72,233
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
42.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Charlotte County Area Codes

Race in Charlotte County

The most populous races in Charlotte County are White / Caucasian (162,761 | 85.7%), Hispanic or Latino (15,266 | 8.0%), and Two or more Races (11,152 | 5.9%).
Race in Charlotte County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,4421.3%
Black / African American9,7945.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific860.1%
Hispanic or Latino15,2668.0%
Native / Alaskan2980.2%
White / Caucasian162,76185.7%
Two or more Races11,1525.9%
Some other Race3,3671.8%
Total189,900100.0%

Ancestry in Charlotte County

The most populous ancestries reported in Charlotte County are German (30,845 | 16.2%), American (25,496 | 13.4%), Irish (25,150 | 13.2%), English (22,665 | 11.9%), and Italian (16,663 | 8.8%), together accounting for 63.6% of all Charlotte County residents.
Ancestry in Charlotte County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1740.1%
Albanian300.0%
American25,49613.4%
Apache30.0%
Arab7300.4%
Argentinean870.1%
Armenian1420.1%
Australian1120.1%
Austrian3840.2%
Bahamian650.0%
Barbadian730.0%
Belgian2480.1%
Bhutanese2890.2%
Blackfeet1260.1%
Brazilian1830.1%
British1,4520.8%
British West Indian870.1%
Bulgarian630.0%
Burmese990.1%
Cajun420.0%
Canadian1,2770.7%
Cape Verdean990.1%
Carpatho Rusyn130.0%
Celtic540.0%
Central American9530.5%
Central American Indian560.0%
Cherokee2580.1%
Chickasaw370.0%
Chilean2540.1%
Chippewa160.0%
Colombian7200.4%
Costa Rican120.0%
Creek940.1%
Croatian1190.1%
Cuban3,1201.6%
Czech1,1840.6%
Czechoslovakian2110.1%
Danish7770.4%
Delaware120.0%
Dominican7140.4%
Dutch3,0591.6%
Eastern European4260.2%
Ecuadorian550.0%
Egyptian910.1%
English22,66511.9%
Estonian450.0%
European3,3391.8%
Finnish3150.2%
French6,6623.5%
French American Indian190.0%
French Canadian2,1201.1%
German30,84516.2%
Greek6190.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro360.0%
Guatemalan2130.1%
Guyanese4800.3%
Haitian1,2100.6%
Honduran1700.1%
Hopi180.0%
Hungarian1,9171.0%
Icelander550.0%
Indian (Asian)6450.3%
Iranian1430.1%
Irish25,15013.2%
Iroquois400.0%
Israeli190.0%
Italian16,6638.8%
Jamaican1,8391.0%
Japanese980.1%
Jordanian50.0%
Kiowa90.0%
Korean1,2200.6%
Laotian770.0%
Latvian1980.1%
Lebanese3590.2%
Liberian50.0%
Lithuanian3230.2%
Luxembourger450.0%
Macedonian420.0%
Maltese380.0%
Mexican2,7361.4%
Mexican American Indian230.0%
Native Hawaiian1390.1%
Navajo70.0%
New Zealander90.0%
Nicaraguan240.0%
Nigerian460.0%
Northern European2230.1%
Norwegian2,2371.2%
Pakistani1120.1%
Palestinian1180.1%
Panamanian1640.1%
Paraguayan160.0%
Pennsylvania German850.0%
Peruvian2460.1%
Polish6,9053.6%
Portuguese1,2390.6%
Puerto Rican4,3892.3%
Romanian2670.1%
Russian1,6830.9%
Salvadoran3700.2%
Scandinavian7940.4%
Scotch-Irish2,0141.1%
Scottish4,1792.2%
Seminole170.0%
Serbian860.1%
Slavic1320.1%
Slovak5830.3%
Slovene1330.1%
South African110.0%
South American2,0821.1%
South American Indian300.0%
Spaniard2240.1%
Spanish2280.1%
Sri Lankan3380.2%
Subsaharan African3450.2%
Swedish2,7461.5%
Swiss4340.2%
Syrian360.0%
Thai4070.2%
Tongan140.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1470.1%
Turkish460.0%
Ukrainian8090.4%
Uruguayan1000.1%
Venezuelan5270.3%
Welsh1,0850.6%
West Indian5670.3%
Yugoslavian1270.1%
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Immigrants in Charlotte County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Charlotte County came from Latin America (8,665 | 4.6%), Caribbean (5,384 | 2.8%), Europe (5,221 | 2.8%), Asia (2,317 | 1.2%), and South America (2,087 | 1.1%), together accounting for 12.5% of all Charlotte County residents.
Immigrants in Charlotte County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan320.0%
Africa1840.1%
Argentina80.0%
Armenia20.0%
Asia2,3171.2%
Australia980.1%
Austria450.0%
Barbados1240.1%
Belize120.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina380.0%
Brazil820.0%
Bulgaria570.0%
Cabo Verde200.0%
Cambodia540.0%
Canada2,0461.1%
Caribbean5,3842.8%
Central America1,1940.6%
Chile2050.1%
China1490.1%
Colombia6230.3%
Croatia150.0%
Cuba1,5000.8%
Czechoslovakia1450.1%
Denmark330.0%
Dominican Republic5530.3%
Eastern Africa390.0%
Eastern Asia3640.2%
Eastern Europe1,9311.0%
Ecuador550.0%
Egypt280.0%
El Salvador2720.1%
England7350.4%
Europe5,2212.8%
France640.0%
Germany1,0220.5%
Greece340.0%
Grenada160.0%
Guatemala1210.1%
Guyana3820.2%
Haiti1,1160.6%
Honduras840.0%
Hong Kong370.0%
Hungary2310.1%
India1510.1%
Indonesia150.0%
Iran1280.1%
Ireland570.0%
Israel190.0%
Italy3900.2%
Jamaica1,8231.0%
Japan1300.1%
Jordan100.0%
Korea850.0%
Kuwait930.1%
Latin America8,6654.6%
Latvia690.0%
Lebanon90.0%
Lithuania200.0%
Mexico5870.3%
Morocco110.0%
Netherlands630.0%
Nicaragua540.0%
Nigeria620.0%
Northern Africa390.0%
Northern Europe1,5910.8%
Norway130.0%
Oceania1250.1%
Pakistan110.0%
Panama640.0%
Peru2480.1%
Philippines8180.4%
Poland2560.1%
Portugal140.0%
Romania1400.1%
Russia3540.2%
Scotland900.1%
Serbia610.0%
South Africa240.0%
South America2,0871.1%
South Central Asia3220.2%
South Eastern Asia1,2900.7%
Southern Europe4860.3%
Spain270.0%
Sweden870.1%
Switzerland190.0%
Taiwan120.0%
Thailand800.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1950.1%
Turkey360.0%
Ukraine4800.3%
Uruguay380.0%
Venezuela4160.2%
Vietnam3210.2%
Western Africa820.0%
Western Asia1770.1%
Western Europe1,2130.6%
Zimbabwe340.0%
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Sex and Age in Charlotte County

Sex and Age in Charlotte County

The most populous age groups in Charlotte County are 65 to 69 Years (10,297 | 11.0%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (10,644 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,725 (2.9%)2,612 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Years3,479 (3.7%)2,611 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years3,187 (3.4%)3,420 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years3,752 (4.0%)3,457 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Years3,722 (4.0%)3,207 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years3,955 (4.2%)3,258 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years3,967 (4.2%)3,500 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years4,013 (4.3%)3,322 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Years3,429 (3.7%)3,872 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years4,067 (4.3%)4,210 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years5,144 (5.5%)5,633 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years6,508 (7.0%)8,206 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years8,742 (9.3%)9,288 (9.6%)
65 to 69 Years10,297 (11.0%)10,542 (10.9%)
70 to 74 Years9,226 (9.9%)10,644 (11.0%)
75 to 79 Years8,248 (8.8%)8,268 (8.6%)
80 to 84 Years5,243 (5.6%)5,217 (5.4%)
85 Years and over3,801 (4.1%)5,128 (5.3%)
Total93,505 (100.0%)96,395 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Charlotte County

Median Family Size in Charlotte County

The median family size in Charlotte County is 2.65 persons per family, with single female/mother families (6,851 | 12.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (45,588 | 82.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.58 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Charlotte County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple45,588 (82.6%)2.58
Single Male/Father2,779 (5.0%)2.78
Single Female/Mother6,851 (12.4%)3.08
Total Families55,218 (100.0%)2.65

Median Household Size in Charlotte County

The median household size in Charlotte County is 2.20 persons per household, with single female/mother households (6,851 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (29,453 | 34.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Charlotte County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple45,588 (53.8%)2.60
Single Male/Father2,779 (3.3%)3.07
Single Female/Mother6,851 (8.1%)3.33
Non-family29,453 (34.8%)1.22
Total Households84,671 (100.0%)2.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Charlotte County

Out of a total of 84,671 households in Charlotte County, 55,218 (65.2%) are family households, while 29,453 (34.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 36,888, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 24,153.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Charlotte County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-24,153 (28.5%)
2-Person Households36,888 (43.6%)5,011 (5.9%)
3-Person Households9,340 (11.0%)213 (0.3%)
4-Person Households6,050 (7.1%)54 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,635 (1.9%)22 (0.0%)
6-Person Households868 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households437 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total55,218 (65.2%)29,453 (34.8%)

Female Fertility in Charlotte County

Fertility by Age in Charlotte County

Average fertility rate in Charlotte County is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 143.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years11 (0.6%)3.0
20 to 34 years1,421 (80.9%)143.0
35 to 50 years324 (18.4%)25.0
Total1,756 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charlotte County

50.9% of women with births (1,756) in Charlotte County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 35.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charlotte County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years684 (48.1%)737 (51.9%)
35 to 50 years210 (64.8%)114 (35.2%)
Total894 (50.9%)862 (49.1%)

Fertility by Education in Charlotte County

Average fertility rate in Charlotte County is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 94.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 54.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Charlotte County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School104 (5.9%)26.0
High School Diploma546 (31.1%)79.0
College or Associate's Degree961 (54.7%)94.0
Bachelor's Degree137 (7.8%)40.0
Graduate Degree8 (0.5%)5.0
Total1,756 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charlotte County

49.1% of women with births in Charlotte County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charlotte County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
High School Diploma165 (30.2%)381 (69.8%)
College or Associate's Degree643 (66.9%)318 (33.1%)
Bachelor's Degree78 (56.9%)59 (43.1%)
Graduate Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total894 (50.9%)862 (49.1%)

Income in Charlotte County

Income Overview in Charlotte County

Per Capita Income in Charlotte County is $38,466, while median incomes of families and households are $73,880 and $62,164 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income189,900$38,466
Median Family Income55,218$73,880
Mean Family Income55,218$96,588
Median Household Income84,671$62,164
Mean Household Income84,671$83,154
Income Deficit55,218$10,916
Wage / Income Gap (%)189,90013.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)189,90086.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index189,9000.45

Earnings by Sex in Charlotte County

Average Earnings in Charlotte County are $33,412, $35,825 for men and $30,962 for women, a difference of 13.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Charlotte County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male39,411 (51.7%)$35,825
Female36,785 (48.3%)$30,962
Total76,196 (100.0%)$33,412

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charlotte County

The most common earnings brackets in Charlotte County are $100,000+ for men (5,081 | 12.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (3,255 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charlotte County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,056 (5.2%)1,874 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,318 (3.3%)1,383 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,345 (3.4%)1,732 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999892 (2.3%)1,548 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,149 (5.4%)1,563 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999984 (2.5%)1,060 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,096 (2.8%)1,232 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,057 (2.7%)1,391 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,318 (3.3%)1,811 (4.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,802 (4.6%)1,498 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,222 (5.6%)2,711 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,067 (7.8%)3,255 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,872 (4.8%)1,943 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,783 (4.5%)2,220 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,599 (4.1%)1,577 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,959 (5.0%)1,145 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,180 (8.1%)2,285 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,888 (4.8%)1,770 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,743 (7.0%)2,460 (6.7%)
$100,000+5,081 (12.9%)2,327 (6.3%)
Total39,411 (100.0%)36,785 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charlotte County

Average earnings in Charlotte County are $40,765 for men and $33,213 for women, a difference of 18.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,854, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,151. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,349, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,467.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charlotte County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,151$26,545
High School Diploma$34,638$24,467
College or Associate's Degree$39,111$33,253
Bachelor's Degree$55,075$50,067
Graduate Degree$65,854$58,349
Total$40,765$33,213

Family Income in Charlotte County

Family Income Brackets in Charlotte County

According to the Charlotte County family income data, there are 12,921 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 939 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Charlotte County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,6573.0%
$10,000 to $14,9999391.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5404.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993,3686.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996,73712.2%
$50,000 to $74,99912,92123.4%
$75,000 to $99,9999,00116.3%
$100,000 to $149,99910,05018.2%
$150,000 to $199,9994,0317.3%
$200,000+4,0317.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charlotte County

4-person families (5,275 | 9.6%) account for the highest median family income in Charlotte County with $94,861 per family, while 2-person families (37,841 | 68.5%) have the highest median income of $35,455 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charlotte County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,841 (68.5%)$70,910
3-Person Families9,550 (17.3%)$77,283
4-Person Families5,275 (9.6%)$94,861
5-Person Families1,616 (2.9%)$92,870
6-Person Families651 (1.2%)$91,157
7+ Person Families285 (0.5%)$81,125
Total55,218 (100.0%)$73,880

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charlotte County

The median family income in Charlotte County is $73,880, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,490) having the highest median family income of $109,216, while families with no earners (20,963) have the lowest median family income of $64,547, accounting for 6.3% and 38.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Charlotte County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20,963 (38.0%)$64,547
1 Earner16,186 (29.3%)$66,150
2 Earners14,579 (26.4%)$96,765
3+ Earners3,490 (6.3%)$109,216
Total55,218 (100.0%)$73,880

Household Income in Charlotte County

Household Income Brackets in Charlotte County

With 17,696 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Charlotte County, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 2,625 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Charlotte County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,9804.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6253.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997,6209.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,6209.0%
$35,000 to $49,99911,43113.5%
$50,000 to $74,99917,69620.9%
$75,000 to $99,99911,68513.8%
$100,000 to $149,99912,36214.6%
$150,000 to $199,9994,6575.5%
$200,000+4,9115.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Charlotte County

The median household income in Charlotte County is $62,164, with the highest median household income of $72,392 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 26,581 households (31.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,132, with 763 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Charlotte County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years763 (0.9%)$49,132
25 to 44 Years11,587 (13.7%)$61,526
45 to 64 Years26,581 (31.4%)$72,392
65+ Years45,740 (54.0%)$57,316
Total84,671 (100.0%)$62,164

Poverty in Charlotte County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte County

With 10.2% poverty level for males and 10.7% for females among the residents of Charlotte County, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 370 males (42.1%) and 584 females (22.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years498 (18.7%)584 (22.8%)
5 Years370 (42.1%)40 (10.0%)
6 to 11 Years613 (17.7%)505 (14.4%)
12 to 14 Years343 (15.6%)382 (19.3%)
15 Years92 (13.3%)143 (17.6%)
16 and 17 Years158 (10.2%)189 (14.2%)
18 to 24 Years696 (13.7%)636 (14.4%)
25 to 34 Years647 (8.9%)1,049 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years857 (12.4%)890 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years785 (8.9%)815 (8.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,736 (11.5%)1,825 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,222 (6.3%)1,863 (8.9%)
75 Years and over1,283 (7.6%)1,269 (7.1%)
Total9,300 (10.2%)10,190 (10.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte County

According to the poverty statistics in Charlotte County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.7% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,161 (81.3%)1,977 (77.2%)
5 Years508 (57.9%)361 (90.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,854 (82.3%)3,001 (85.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,857 (84.4%)1,602 (80.7%)
15 Years600 (86.7%)667 (82.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,387 (89.8%)1,139 (85.8%)
18 to 24 Years4,380 (86.3%)3,777 (85.6%)
25 to 34 Years6,596 (91.1%)5,650 (84.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,064 (87.6%)6,291 (87.6%)
45 to 54 Years8,059 (91.1%)8,979 (91.7%)
55 to 64 Years13,394 (88.5%)15,654 (89.6%)
65 to 74 Years18,203 (93.7%)19,069 (91.1%)
75 Years and over15,528 (92.4%)16,587 (92.9%)
Total81,591 (89.8%)84,754 (89.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charlotte County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Charlotte County show that 5.4% or 2,474 of the total 45,588 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 26.0%, comprising of 44 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 1,673 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charlotte County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children35,565 (95.5%)1,673 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children6,420 (91.2%)617 (8.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,004 (87.8%)140 (12.2%)
5 or more Children125 (74.0%)44 (26.0%)
Total43,114 (94.6%)2,474 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charlotte County

According to the poverty data in Charlotte County, 14.9% or 415 single-father households and 16.1% or 1,101 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (60.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charlotte County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children57 (4.2%)211 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children305 (23.3%)615 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children53 (60.9%)235 (52.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total415 (14.9%)1,101 (16.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charlotte County

The poverty data for Charlotte County shows that 2,474 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 1,516 of the single-parent households (15.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (26.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (75.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charlotte County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,673 (4.5%)268 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children617 (8.8%)920 (21.6%)
3 or 4 Children140 (12.2%)288 (54.2%)
5 or more Children44 (26.0%)40 (75.5%)
Total2,474 (5.4%)1,516 (15.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Charlotte County

Employment by Class of Employer in Charlotte County

Among the 66,322 employed individuals in Charlotte County, private company employees (45,300 | 68.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (5,589 | 8.4%), and local government employees (5,181 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Charlotte County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees45,30068.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,7505.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,5898.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,6565.5%
Local Government Employees5,1817.8%
State Government Employees1,0671.6%
Federal Government Employees1,4482.2%
Unpaid Family Workers3310.5%
Total66,322100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Charlotte County

According to the labor force statistics for Charlotte County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (170,362), 42.4% or 72,233 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 4,117 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.2% or 5,857 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.0% or 302 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,516 (44.1%)302 (12.0%)
20 to 24 Years5,301 (76.5%)636 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Years5,857 (81.2%)457 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years5,966 (79.9%)358 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years11,665 (79.7%)583 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years14,424 (75.7%)808 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years9,476 (64.4%)332 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years8,168 (45.3%)196 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years6,921 (17.0%)388 (5.6%)
75 Years and over1,831 (5.1%)44 (2.4%)
Total72,233 (42.4%)4,117 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charlotte County

According to labor force statistics for Charlotte County, 68.5% of individuals (55,563) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (81,114) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 2,723 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 73.6% or 13,534 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.6% or 281 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charlotte County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,263 (49.6%)566 (8.6%)
High School Diploma18,382 (65.5%)1,291 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree20,359 (72.5%)1,320 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,534 (73.6%)846 (4.6%)
Total55,563 (68.5%)3,975 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Charlotte County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charlotte County are Management (7,346 | 10.8%), Community & Social Service (5,317 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,084 | 6.0%), Business & Financial (3,097 | 4.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (3,052 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Charlotte County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charlotte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (61.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.2%), Health Technologists (76.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Charlotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,146 (56.4%)3,200 (43.6%)
Business & Financial1,102 (35.6%)1,995 (64.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,484 (71.6%)590 (28.4%)
Computers & Mathematics662 (61.4%)416 (38.6%)
Architecture & Engineering748 (90.4%)79 (9.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science74 (43.8%)95 (56.2%)
Community & Social Service 2,008 (37.8%)3,309 (62.2%)
Education, Arts & Media424 (44.9%)520 (55.1%)
Legal Services & Support242 (47.3%)270 (52.7%)
Education Instruction & Library882 (28.9%)2,170 (71.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment460 (56.9%)349 (43.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating810 (19.8%)3,274 (80.2%)
Health Technologists607 (23.7%)1,953 (76.3%)
Total (Category)9,550 (43.6%)12,368 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)34,648 (51.0%)33,346 (49.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Charlotte County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,532 | 6.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,162 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (2,777 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (2,012 | 3.0%), and Personal Care & Service (1,250 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Charlotte County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Charlotte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.5%), Security & Protection (81.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.0%), Personal Care & Service (76.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Charlotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support306 (11.0%)2,471 (89.0%)
Security & Protection1,648 (81.9%)364 (18.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention973 (80.2%)240 (19.8%)
Law Enforcement675 (84.5%)124 (15.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,783 (39.3%)2,749 (60.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,891 (59.8%)1,271 (40.2%)
Personal Care & Service291 (23.3%)959 (76.7%)
Total (Category)5,919 (43.1%)7,814 (56.9%)
Total (Overall)34,648 (51.0%)33,346 (49.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Charlotte County are Sales & Related (9,534 | 14.0%), and Office & Administration (8,533 | 12.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Charlotte County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Charlotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,772 (50.0%)4,762 (49.9%)
Office & Administration1,876 (22.0%)6,657 (78.0%)
Total (Category)6,648 (36.8%)11,419 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)34,648 (51.0%)33,346 (49.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Charlotte County are Construction & Extraction (4,048 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,327 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (267 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Charlotte County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Charlotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry167 (62.5%)100 (37.4%)
Construction & Extraction3,841 (94.9%)207 (5.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,261 (97.2%)66 (2.8%)
Total (Category)6,269 (94.4%)373 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)34,648 (51.0%)33,346 (49.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Charlotte County are Transportation (2,900 | 4.3%), Material Moving (2,757 | 4.1%), and Production (1,977 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Charlotte County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Charlotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,555 (78.6%)422 (21.3%)
Transportation2,549 (87.9%)351 (12.1%)
Material Moving2,158 (78.3%)599 (21.7%)
Total (Category)6,262 (82.0%)1,372 (18.0%)
Total (Overall)34,648 (51.0%)33,346 (49.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Charlotte County

Employment Industries in Charlotte County

The major employment industries in Charlotte County include Retail Trade (10,627 | 15.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,024 | 14.7%), Construction (7,199 | 10.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (6,319 | 9.3%), and Professional & Scientific (3,818 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries in Charlotte County

Employment Industries by Sex in Charlotte County

The Charlotte County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (90.1%), Construction (84.7%), and Manufacturing (80.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%), and Finance & Insurance (67.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Charlotte County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting132 (49.1%)137 (50.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,097 (84.7%)1,102 (15.3%)
Manufacturing2,602 (80.6%)625 (19.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,139 (60.3%)751 (39.7%)
Retail Trade5,629 (53.0%)4,998 (47.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,157 (74.8%)725 (25.2%)
Utilities301 (90.1%)33 (9.9%)
Information619 (56.6%)474 (43.4%)
Finance & Insurance672 (32.4%)1,404 (67.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,012 (41.8%)1,408 (58.2%)
Professional & Scientific1,801 (47.2%)2,017 (52.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support2,043 (56.1%)1,600 (43.9%)
Educational Services1,232 (33.6%)2,440 (66.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,947 (19.4%)8,077 (80.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation956 (60.9%)614 (39.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,601 (41.2%)3,718 (58.8%)
Public Administration1,856 (59.7%)1,254 (40.3%)
Total34,648 (51.0%)33,346 (49.0%)

Education in Charlotte County

School Enrollment in Charlotte County

The most common levels of schooling among the 23,904 students in Charlotte County are high school (6,241 | 26.1%), college / undergraduate (5,238 | 21.9%), and elementary school (4,946 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Charlotte County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8373.5%
Kindergarten1,0674.5%
Elementary School4,94620.7%
Middle School4,86620.4%
High School6,24126.1%
College / Undergraduate5,23821.9%
Graduate / Professional7093.0%
Total23,904100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charlotte County

Out of a total of 23,904 students who are enrolled in schools in Charlotte County, 4,398 (18.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,506 (81.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 208 (34.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,403 (87.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charlotte County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds396 (65.6%)208 (34.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,679 (84.6%)855 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,184 (83.2%)1,049 (16.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,525 (84.9%)627 (15.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,403 (87.5%)200 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,815 (70.9%)744 (29.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,298 (85.2%)225 (14.8%)
35 Years and over1,200 (70.8%)496 (29.2%)
Total19,506 (81.6%)4,398 (18.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charlotte County

Business (9,741 | 22.9%), education (7,438 | 17.5%), science & technology (4,911 | 11.5%), engineering (3,443 | 8.1%), and arts & humanities (2,575 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 42,603 individuals in Charlotte County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charlotte County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,5503.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6533.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1,1052.6%
Psychology2,1295.0%
Social Sciences2,4175.7%
Engineering3,4438.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies2160.5%
Science & Technology4,91111.5%
Business9,74122.9%
Education7,43817.5%
Literature & Languages1,4983.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,6173.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2883.0%
Communications1,0222.4%
Arts & Humanities2,5756.0%
Total42,603100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Charlotte County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charlotte County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Charlotte County are males with 2 vehicles (15,966, accounting for 47.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (14,325, making up 49.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charlotte County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle527 (1.6%)546 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle4,939 (14.6%)7,514 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles15,966 (47.2%)14,325 (44.1%)
3 Vehicles9,053 (26.8%)7,683 (23.7%)
4 Vehicles2,546 (7.5%)1,797 (5.5%)
5 or more Vehicles770 (2.3%)604 (1.9%)
Total33,801 (100.0%)32,469 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Charlotte County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Charlotte County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,362 commuters, 19.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (9,086 commuters, 15.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (8,363 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Charlotte County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2592.2%
5 to 9 Minutes4,9548.7%
10 to 14 Minutes9,08615.9%
15 to 19 Minutes11,36219.9%
20 to 24 Minutes8,36314.6%
25 to 29 Minutes3,0995.4%
30 to 34 Minutes6,47911.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3732.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7913.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4,5117.9%
60 to 89 Minutes3,2065.6%
90 or more Minutes1,6762.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Charlotte County

The most common commute times in Charlotte County are 15 to 19 minutes (5,116 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,246 commuters, 22.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Charlotte County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes654 (2.2%)605 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,089 (7.2%)2,865 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,274 (14.7%)4,812 (17.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,116 (17.6%)6,246 (22.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,038 (13.9%)4,325 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,484 (5.1%)1,615 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,810 (13.1%)2,669 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes874 (3.0%)499 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,039 (3.6%)752 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,925 (10.0%)1,586 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,765 (6.1%)1,441 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes1,057 (3.6%)619 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charlotte County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Charlotte County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,399, 15.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,046, 14.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charlotte County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,280 (7.8%)995 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,474 (5.1%)423 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,347 (4.6%)989 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,136 (10.8%)1,589 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,855 (6.4%)2,658 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,399 (15.1%)3,836 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,564 (8.8%)4,046 (14.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,684 (12.7%)3,834 (13.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,615 (5.6%)1,549 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,812 (6.2%)2,487 (8.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM864 (3.0%)908 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM369 (1.3%)900 (3.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,957 (6.7%)2,303 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,769 (6.1%)1,517 (5.4%)
Total29,125 (100.0%)28,034 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Charlotte County

Occupancy by Ownership in Charlotte County

Of the total 84,671 dwellings in Charlotte County, owner-occupied units account for 69,787 (82.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,884 (17.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Charlotte County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units69,78782.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,88417.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units84,671100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Charlotte County

Occupancy by Household Size in Charlotte County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24,15328.5%
2-Person Household41,89949.5%
3-Person Household9,55311.3%
4+ Person Household9,06610.7%
Total Housing Units84,671100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charlotte County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charlotte County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,345 (71.8%)6,808 (28.2%)
2-Person Household37,747 (90.1%)4,152 (9.9%)
3-Person Household7,737 (81.0%)1,816 (19.0%)
4+ Person Household6,958 (76.7%)2,108 (23.3%)
Total Housing Units69,787 (82.4%)14,884 (17.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charlotte County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charlotte County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,428 (64.3%)1,902 (35.7%)
High School Diploma19,932 (78.9%)5,315 (21.0%)
College/Associate Degree25,013 (82.8%)5,190 (17.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,414 (89.6%)2,477 (10.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charlotte County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charlotte County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,0207.1%
35 to 44 Years6,3307.5%
45 to 54 Years8,71710.3%
55 to 64 Years17,86421.1%
65 to 74 Years23,49927.8%
75 to 84 Years16,81219.9%
85 Years and Over5,4296.4%
Total84,671100.0%

Housing Finances in Charlotte County

Median Income by Occupancy in Charlotte County

Median Income by Occupancy in Charlotte County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied69,787 (82.4%)$67,064
Renter-Occupied14,884 (17.6%)$37,160
Average84,671 (100.0%)$62,164

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charlotte County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charlotte County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,903 (2.7%)706 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999945 (1.3%)408 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,557 (2.2%)1,053 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,451 (3.5%)1,349 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,718 (3.9%)1,120 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,332 (7.6%)2,316 (15.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,206 (13.2%)2,246 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,326 (22.0%)2,395 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,228 (14.7%)1,443 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,148 (16.0%)1,221 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more8,973 (12.9%)627 (4.2%)
Total69,787 (100.0%)14,884 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charlotte County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charlotte County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,177 (6.0%)263 (1.8%)
$300 to $49910,209 (14.6%)704 (4.7%)
$500 to $79915,525 (22.3%)1,272 (8.6%)
$800 to $9997,654 (11.0%)2,007 (13.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49914,085 (20.2%)5,379 (36.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,055 (13.0%)2,622 (17.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,260 (6.1%)927 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,269 (3.3%)202 (1.4%)
$3,000 or more2,553 (3.7%)378 (2.5%)
Total69,787 (100.0%)14,884 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Charlotte County

Housing Structures in Charlotte County

Housing Structures in Charlotte County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached62,36173.7%
Single Unit, Attached2,7133.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,0361.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,5012.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,7413.2%
10 or more Apartments6,1997.3%
Mobile Home / Other7,1208.4%
Total84,671100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charlotte County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charlotte County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached55,588 (89.1%)6,773 (10.9%)
Single Unit, Attached1,864 (68.7%)849 (31.3%)
2 Unit Apartments221 (21.3%)815 (78.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,018 (40.7%)1,483 (59.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,430 (52.2%)1,311 (47.8%)
10 or more Apartments3,111 (50.2%)3,088 (49.8%)
Mobile Home / Other6,555 (92.1%)565 (7.9%)
Total69,787 (82.4%)14,884 (17.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charlotte County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charlotte County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room123 (0.2%)958 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,364 (6.2%)4,030 (27.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms32,744 (46.9%)6,410 (43.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms24,243 (34.7%)2,563 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms8,313 (11.9%)923 (6.2%)
Total69,787 (100.0%)14,884 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charlotte County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charlotte County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,151 (1.7%)489 (3.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas456 (0.6%)19 (0.1%)
Electricity66,878 (95.8%)13,945 (93.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6 (0.0%)19 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke33 (0.1%)37 (0.3%)
All other Fuels387 (0.5%)16 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used876 (1.3%)359 (2.4%)
Total69,787 (100.0%)14,884 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Charlotte County

Household Vehicle Usage in Charlotte County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,826 (2.6%)1,986 (13.3%)
1 Vehicle26,232 (37.6%)7,806 (52.4%)
2 Vehicles29,764 (42.6%)3,931 (26.4%)
3 or more Vehicles11,965 (17.2%)1,161 (7.8%)
Total69,787 (100.0%)14,884 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Charlotte County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Charlotte County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units38,16831,619
Median Property Value$258,000$273,700
Median Household Income$57,272$5,146
Monthly Housing Costs$591$2,391
Real Estate Taxes$2,289$632

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charlotte County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charlotte County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,985 (5.2%)707 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,001 (7.9%)783 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99918,403 (48.2%)16,997 (53.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,761 (23.0%)9,365 (29.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,804 (10.0%)2,401 (7.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,436 (3.8%)898 (2.8%)
$1,000,000 or more778 (2.0%)468 (1.5%)
Total38,168 (100.0%)31,619 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charlotte County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charlotte County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,257 (5.9%)1,038 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,660 (12.2%)591 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,659 (9.6%)2,066 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,275 (13.8%)1,673 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,866 (23.2%)3,931 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,136 (13.5%)6,460 (20.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,488 (11.8%)5,092 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more3,827 (10.0%)6,660 (21.1%)
Total38,168 (100.0%)31,619 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charlotte County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charlotte County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,684 (20.1%)80,473 (254.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,959 (13.0%)6,296 (19.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,549 (11.9%)7,504 (23.7%)
4.0x or more20,189 (52.9%)5,446 (17.2%)
Total38,168 (100.0%)31,619 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charlotte County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charlotte County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,139 (8.2%)112 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4997,931 (20.8%)1,629 (5.1%)
$800 to $1,49925,418 (66.6%)5,942 (18.8%)
Total38,168 (100.0%)31,619 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Charlotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,143 (92.8%)473 (7.1%)
6 to 18 Years16,240 (92.3%)1,346 (7.6%)
19 to 25 Years7,098 (78.2%)1,976 (21.8%)
26 to 34 Years9,189 (72.6%)3,466 (27.4%)
35 to 44 Years10,785 (76.5%)3,303 (23.4%)
45 to 54 Years15,214 (81.9%)3,366 (18.1%)
55 to 64 Years27,965 (85.8%)4,644 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years39,974 (99.1%)383 (0.9%)
75 Years and older34,542 (99.6%)125 (0.4%)
Total167,150 (89.7%)19,082 (10.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charlotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charlotte County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,143 (92.8%)473 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,240 (92.3%)1,346 (7.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,098 (78.2%)1,976 (21.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charlotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charlotte County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00019,339 (87.2%)2,847 (12.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99931,915 (88.6%)4,086 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,177 (87.4%)5,089 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,259 (89.6%)2,926 (10.4%)
$100,000 and over55,165 (93.2%)4,018 (6.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,860 (58.3%)2,524 (38.2%)
6 to 18 Years7,904 (44.9%)9,590 (54.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,735 (19.1%)5,565 (61.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,402 (19.0%)7,100 (56.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,127 (15.1%)9,266 (65.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,312 (17.8%)12,682 (68.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,468 (19.8%)23,329 (71.5%)
65 to 74 Years39,236 (97.2%)22,662 (56.1%)
75 Years and over34,132 (98.5%)23,769 (68.6%)
Total101,176 (54.3%)116,487 (62.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charlotte County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charlotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years125 (4.6%)11 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,207 (13.6%)833 (10.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,358 (11.0%)1,321 (11.8%)
35 to 64 Years5,607 (18.2%)5,913 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,469 (28.1%)3,915 (18.7%)
75 Years and over7,242 (43.1%)7,347 (41.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Charlotte County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years97 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years55 (0.6%)74 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years318 (2.6%)153 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,411 (4.6%)817 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,014 (15.5%)1,113 (5.3%)
75 Years and over4,745 (28.2%)2,615 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (1.0%)11 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years55 (0.6%)76 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years489 (4.0%)193 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years854 (2.8%)1,199 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years555 (2.9%)610 (2.9%)
75 Years and over1,140 (6.8%)1,505 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,157 (13.0%)683 (8.4%)
18 to 34 Years909 (7.4%)690 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,159 (7.0%)2,179 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years940 (4.8%)590 (2.8%)
75 Years and over1,448 (8.6%)1,992 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years123 (1.4%)24 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years225 (1.8%)241 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,331 (7.6%)3,108 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,451 (12.6%)2,604 (12.4%)
75 Years and over3,379 (20.1%)5,121 (28.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Charlotte County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years239 (2.7%)29 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years229 (1.9%)41 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,316 (4.3%)1,324 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years563 (2.9%)676 (3.2%)
75 Years and over685 (4.1%)1,722 (9.6%)

Technology Access in Charlotte County

Computing Device Access in Charlotte County

Computing Device Access in Charlotte County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop68,20380.5%
Smartphone72,22085.3%
Tablet53,63963.3%
No Computing Device5,4496.4%
Total84,671100.0%

Internet Access in Charlotte County

Internet Access in Charlotte County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1210.1%
Broadband Home62,68174.0%
Cellular Data Only10,44212.3%
Satellite Internet5,0756.0%
No Internet8,56510.1%
Total84,671100.0%

Charlotte County Summary

Charlotte County, Florida is located in the southwestern part of the state, on the Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Sarasota County to the north, DeSoto County to the east, and Lee County to the south. The county seat is Punta Gorda, and the county is part of the Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Charlotte County was 159,978, making it the 16th most populous county in Florida.

History

The area that is now Charlotte County was originally inhabited by the Calusa Indians. The first European to explore the area was Ponce de Leon in 1513. The area was later explored by Hernando de Soto in 1539. The area was part of the Spanish colony of Florida until 1821, when it became part of the United States.
In 1921, Charlotte County was created from parts of DeSoto and Manatee counties. The county was named for Charlotte Harbor, which was named for the daughter of the Spanish governor of Florida, Carlos de Grandy.

Geography

Charlotte County is located in the southwestern part of the state, on the Gulf Coast. It is bordered by Sarasota County to the north, DeSoto County to the east, and Lee County to the south. The county has a total area of 858 square miles, of which 790 square miles is land and 68 square miles is water.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the mainland and the barrier islands. The mainland is mostly flat and is covered with pine forests and wetlands. The barrier islands are made up of sandy beaches and mangrove forests.

Economy

The economy of Charlotte County is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The county is home to several resorts and golf courses, as well as a number of marinas and fishing charters. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with citrus, vegetables, and cattle being the main products.
The county is also home to several large employers, including Peace River Citrus Products, Charlotte County Public Schools, and Charlotte Regional Medical Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Charlotte County was 159,978. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,890, and the median income for a family was $54,817. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Charlotte County?
Total Population of Charlotte County is 189,900.
What is the Total Male Population of Charlotte County?
Total Male Population of Charlotte County is 93,505.
What is the Total Female Population of Charlotte County?
Total Female Population of Charlotte County is 96,395.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Charlotte County?
There are 97.00 Males per 100 Females in Charlotte County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Charlotte County?
There are 103.09 Females per 100 Males in Charlotte County.
What is the Median Population Age in Charlotte County?
Median Population Age in Charlotte County is 59.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Charlotte County
Average Family Size in Charlotte County is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Charlotte County
Average Household Size in Charlotte County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Charlotte County?
Per Capita income in Charlotte County is $38,466.
What is the Median Family Income in Charlotte County?
Median Family Income in Charlotte County is $73,880.
What is the Median Household income in Charlotte County?
Median Household Income in Charlotte County is $62,164.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Charlotte County?
Income or Wage Gap in Charlotte County is 13.6%.
Women in Charlotte County earn 86.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Charlotte County?
Family Income Deficit in Charlotte County is $10,916.
Families that are below poverty line in Charlotte County earn $10,916 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Charlotte County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Charlotte County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Charlotte County?
There are 72,233 People in the Labor Forcein in Charlotte County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Charlotte County?
42.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Charlotte County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Charlotte County?
Unemployment Rate in Charlotte County is 5.7%.