Charlotte County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Florida

The population of Charlotte County, Florida is 195,083 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $66,154, the median home value is $291,000, and the median age is 60.0.

The population of Charlotte County has grown 32.7% since 2010 (159,897 → 212,122), a +2.04% annualized rate.

Charlotte County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

195,083

Population

+2.04%

Annual growth

286

People / sq mi

$66,154

Median Income

$291,000

Median Home Value

Charlotte County covers 681 sq mi of land at 286.4 people per square mile.

About Charlotte County, FL

Age is the most distinctive thing about Charlotte County: a median age of 60.0, older than the national median. With 195,083 residents, Charlotte County is a county in Florida. It ranks #28 among counties in Florida by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,154 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $291,000, with typical rent around $1,289.

25.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 15.3% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Charlotte County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Charlotte County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Charlotte County had a population of 159,897 in 2010 and 212,122 in 2024, a 32.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 212,122 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.05%.

Charlotte County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

212,122

Population (2024)

159,897

Population (2010)

212,122

Peak (2024)

2.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	159,897	-	-	estimate
2011	159,926	+29	+0.02%	estimate
2012	162,840	+2,914	+1.82%	estimate
2013	164,801	+1,961	+1.20%	estimate
2014	168,208	+3,407	+2.07%	estimate
2015	172,607	+4,399	+2.62%	estimate
2016	178,046	+5,439	+3.15%	estimate
2017	181,998	+3,952	+2.22%	estimate
2018	185,204	+3,206	+1.76%	estimate
2019	189,669	+4,465	+2.41%	estimate
2020	188,017	-1,652	-0.87%	estimate
2021	194,982	+6,965	+3.70%	estimate
2022	203,113	+8,131	+4.17%	estimate
2023	207,085	+3,972	+1.96%	estimate
2024	212,122	+5,037	+2.43%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	84.7%
Black or African American	5.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

60.0

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

40.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

2.8%

5–9

3.2%

10–14

3.5%

15–19

3.8%

20–24

3.5%

25–34

7.7%

35–44

7.9%

45–54

9.8%

55–59

7.8%

60–64

9.5%

65–74

21.6%

75–84

14.4%

85+

4.4%

Children (under 15): 9.5% · Seniors (65+): 40.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,154$-5,557 vs state
Mean household income	$88,575
Per-capita income	$40,603
Poverty rate	6.6%-2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	40.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.1%

Finance & real estate

11.8%

Education & health care

11.4%

Construction

10.9%

Information

6.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.3%

Public administration

4.9%

Manufacturing

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Charlotte County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

73.0%

Public transit

15.3%

Work from home

27.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$291,000$-34,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,289

Median rent

83.2%

Homeownership rate

114,821

Total housing units

76.1%

Occupied

23.9%

Vacant

16.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.2%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

68.7%

Foreign-born

11.5%

Veterans (18+)

21.0%

With a disability

90.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.2%

High School+

25.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charlotte County, Florida has a population of 195,083 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 286 people per square mile.

The population of Charlotte County has grown 32.7% since 2010 (159,897 → 212,122), a +2.04% annualized rate.

The median household income in Charlotte County, Florida is $66,154, with mean (average) household income of $88,575 and per-capita income of $40,603. 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Charlotte County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.7%), Black or African American (5.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Charlotte County, Florida is 60.0 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Charlotte County is $291,000 and median monthly rent is $1,289. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 114,821 total housing units, 23.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Charlotte County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Charlotte County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.