Port Charlotte, FL Demographics

A map of Port Charlotte's Population by Race

Port Charlotte, Florida has an estimated population of 66,133, an increase from the 60,625 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Charlotte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Charlotte is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Charlotte, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Charlotte is ranked the 56th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Port Charlotte was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Charlotte's White Population

48,215 residents of Port Charlotte, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Charlotte is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Port Charlotte ranks 419th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Charlotte's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Port Charlotte's population has decreased from 73.4% to 72.9%.

Port Charlotte is more White than neighboring Solana (54.4% White). Port Charlotte is less White than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (80.8% White), Harbour Heights (76.3% White), North Port (77.3% White), and Charlotte Park (92.5% White).

Port Charlotte's Black Population

5,338 residents of Port Charlotte, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Charlotte is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Port Charlotte ranks 390th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Charlotte's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Port Charlotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.1%.

Port Charlotte is more Black than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (6% Black), North Port (4% Black), and Charlotte Park (0% Black). Port Charlotte is less Black than neighboring Solana (43.6% Black), and Harbour Heights (11.8% Black).

Port Charlotte's Asian Population

982 residents of Port Charlotte, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Charlotte is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Port Charlotte ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Charlotte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Asian residents' share of Port Charlotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Port Charlotte is more Asian than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (0.3% Asian), Solana (0% Asian), and Harbour Heights (0% Asian). Port Charlotte is less Asian than neighboring North Port (2.5% Asian), and Charlotte Park (5.7% Asian).

Port Charlotte's Hispanic Population

8,329 residents of Port Charlotte, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Charlotte is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port Charlotte ranks 495th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Charlotte's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Charlotte's population has increased from 11.6% to 12.6%.

Port Charlotte is more Hispanic than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (9.1% Hispanic), Solana (0% Hispanic), Harbour Heights (9.9% Hispanic), and Charlotte Park (1.6% Hispanic). Port Charlotte is less Hispanic than neighboring North Port (12.7% Hispanic).

Port Charlotte's Native American/Other Population

723 residents of Port Charlotte, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Charlotte is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Charlotte ranks 407th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Charlotte's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Charlotte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Port Charlotte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (0.6% Native American/Other), Solana (0% Native American/Other), Harbour Heights (0% Native American/Other), North Port (0.6% Native American/Other), and Charlotte Park (0% Native American/Other).

Port Charlotte's Multiracial Population

2,546 residents of Port Charlotte, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Charlotte is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Charlotte ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Charlotte's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Charlotte's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.8%.

Port Charlotte is more Multiracial than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (3.2% Multiracial), Solana (2% Multiracial), Harbour Heights (2% Multiracial), North Port (3% Multiracial), and Charlotte Park (0.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.