Punta Gorda, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Punta Gorda, Florida is 19,886 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 202nd-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $79,291, the median home value is $482,300, and the median age is 66.5.
The population has grown 19.2% since 2010 (17,127 → 20,416).
19,886
Population
1287
People / sq mi
$79,291
Median Income
$482,300
Median Home Value
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Punta Gorda covers 15.4 sq mi of land at 1287 people per square mile.
About Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda skews on age — the median resident is 66.5, older than the national median. Punta Gorda is a city in Florida with a population of 19,886.
The typical household here earns about $79,291, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.1%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $482,300, with typical rent around $1,235.
Roughly 40.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 18.6%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Punta Gorda — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Punta Gorda city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Punta Gorda city had a population of 17,127 in 2010 and 20,416 in 2024, a 19.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,789 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 1.28%.
20,416
Population (2024)
17,127
Population (2010)
20,789
Peak (2022)
1.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,127 |
| 2011 | 17,140 |
| 2012 | 17,376 |
| 2013 | 17,623 |
| 2014 | 18,026 |
| 2015 | 18,552 |
| 2016 | 19,195 |
| 2017 | 19,684 |
| 2018 | 20,014 |
| 2019 | 20,369 |
| 2020 | 19,658 |
| 2021 | 20,111 |
| 2022 | 20,789 |
| 2023 | 20,441 |
| 2024 | 20,416 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,291
Median Household Income
$55,430
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$482,300
Median Home Value
$1,235
Median Rent
83.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
40.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
73.0%
Public Transit
18.6%
Work From Home
26.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
77.5%
Foreign Born
95.0%
Non-English at Home
12.1%
Veterans
20.1%
With Disability
95.3%
Health Insurance
95.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.6% |
| Information | 9.2% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Punta Gorda, Florida has a population of 19,886 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 202nd-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Punta Gorda, Florida is $79,291, with 7.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Punta Gorda, Florida is $482,300, with median monthly rent at $1,235 and a homeownership rate of 83.1%.
The median age in Punta Gorda, Florida is 66.5 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has grown 19.2% since 2010 (17,127 → 20,416).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.