The Town FilesCharlotte County, Florida
201,064 people. The median home is worth $328,900 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $69,952.
Towns in Charlotte County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte | 60,625 | $269,900 | $63,844 | 55.4 |
| Punta Gorda | 19,471 | $518,100 | $85,779 | 66.3 |
| Rotonda | 10,114 | $389,400 | $74,573 | 68.2 |
| Charlotte Harbor | 3,784 | $183,300 | $40,406 | 66.9 |
| Cleveland | 3,435 | $177,800 | $47,157 | 63.5 |
| Harbour Heights | 3,428 | $368,900 | $65,152 | 56.1 |
| Charlotte Park | 2,667 | $290,800 | $60,302 | 72.0 |
People and housing
| Charlotte County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $328,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,464 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $69,952 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 59.9 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
56,024 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,082 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 222 storm events in Charlotte County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Charlotte County has been included in 42 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).