Port Charlotte, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Port Charlotte, Florida is 64,971 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $60,729, the median home value is $249,400, and the median age is 55.5.
64,971
Population
2281
People / sq mi
$60,729
Median Income
$249,400
Median Home Value
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Port Charlotte covers 28.5 sq mi of land at 2281 people per square mile.
About Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte skews on age — the median resident is 55.5, older than the national median. Port Charlotte is a city in Florida with a population of 64,971.
The typical household earns $60,729, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $249,400, with typical rent around $1,335.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 12.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Port Charlotte — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,729
Median Household Income
$33,780
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$249,400
Median Home Value
$1,335
Median Rent
82.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.6%
High School+
19.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
74.5%
Public Transit
12.3%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
62.6%
Foreign Born
85.5%
Non-English at Home
11.1%
Veterans
22.1%
With Disability
88.0%
Health Insurance
92.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.5% |
| Construction | 14.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Port Charlotte, Florida has a population of 64,971 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Port Charlotte, Florida is $60,729, with 7.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Port Charlotte, Florida is $249,400, with median monthly rent at $1,335 and a homeownership rate of 82.6%.
The median age in Port Charlotte, Florida is 55.5 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.