Punta Gorda, FL Demographics

A map of Punta Gorda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,816	17,113	87.9%	87.9%
Multiracial	1,024	480	5.0%	2.5%
Black	630	504	3.1%	2.6%
Hispanic	475	1,048	2.3%	5.4%
Asian	283	204	1.4%	1.0%
Native American/Other	50	122	0.2%	0.6%

Punta Gorda, Florida has an estimated population of 20,278, an increase from the 19,471 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Punta Gorda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda, that probability was 22.3% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Punta Gorda is ranked the 204th 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). Punta Gorda was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Punta Gorda's White Population

17,816 residents of Punta Gorda, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Punta Gorda is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Punta Gorda ranks 146th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Gorda's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Punta Gorda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 87.9%.

Punta Gorda is more White than neighboring Solana (54.4% White), Charlotte Harbor (80.8% White), Cleveland (86.4% White), and Harbour Heights (76.3% White). Punta Gorda is less White than neighboring Charlotte Park (92.5% White).

Punta Gorda's Black Population

630 residents of Punta Gorda, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Punta Gorda is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Punta Gorda ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Gorda's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Punta Gorda's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Punta Gorda is more Black than neighboring Charlotte Park (0% Black), and Cleveland (0% Black). Punta Gorda is less Black than neighboring Solana (43.6% Black), Charlotte Harbor (6% Black), and Harbour Heights (11.8% Black).

Punta Gorda's Asian Population

283 residents of Punta Gorda, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Punta Gorda is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Punta Gorda ranks 564th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Gorda's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. Asian residents' share of Punta Gorda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Punta Gorda is more Asian than neighboring Solana (0% Asian), Charlotte Harbor (0.3% Asian), Cleveland (0.6% Asian), and Harbour Heights (0% Asian). Punta Gorda is less Asian than neighboring Charlotte Park (5.7% Asian).

Punta Gorda's Hispanic Population

475 residents of Punta Gorda, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Punta Gorda is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Punta Gorda ranks 749th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Gorda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Punta Gorda's population has decreased from 5.4% to 2.3%.

Punta Gorda is more Hispanic than neighboring Charlotte Park (1.6% Hispanic), and Solana (0% Hispanic). Punta Gorda is less Hispanic than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (9.1% Hispanic), Cleveland (4.5% Hispanic), and Harbour Heights (9.9% Hispanic).

Punta Gorda's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Punta Gorda, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Punta Gorda is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Punta Gorda ranks 610th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Gorda's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Punta Gorda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Punta Gorda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Charlotte Park (0% Native American/Other), Solana (0% Native American/Other), Cleveland (0% Native American/Other), and Harbour Heights (0% Native American/Other). Punta Gorda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlotte Harbor (0.6% Native American/Other).

Punta Gorda's Multiracial Population

1,024 residents of Punta Gorda, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Punta Gorda is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Punta Gorda ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Gorda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 113.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Punta Gorda's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.0%.

Punta Gorda is more Multiracial than neighboring Charlotte Park (0.2% Multiracial), Solana (2% Multiracial), Charlotte Harbor (3.2% Multiracial), and Harbour Heights (2% Multiracial). Punta Gorda is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleveland (8.5% 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.