Punta Rassa, FL Demographics

A map of Punta Rassa's Population by Race

Punta Rassa, Florida has an estimated population of 1,335, a large decrease from the 1,620 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.7% White, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Punta Rassa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Punta Rassa has become less racially diverse since 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 Rassa, that probability was 6.3% in 2020 and 4.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Punta Rassa is ranked the 743rd 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 Rassa was ranked the 711th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Punta Rassa's White Population

1,304 residents of Punta Rassa, or 97.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Punta Rassa is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Punta Rassa ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Rassa's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Punta Rassa's population has increased from 96.8% to 97.7%.

Punta Rassa is more White than neighboring Iona (90% White), Harlem Heights (4% White), Fort Myers Beach (90% White), Sanibel (94% White), and St. James City (94.1% White).

Punta Rassa's Black Population

6 residents of Punta Rassa, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Punta Rassa is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Punta Rassa ranks 921st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Rassa's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Punta Rassa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Punta Rassa is more Black than neighboring Fort Myers Beach (0.2% Black), and St. James City (0.2% Black). Punta Rassa is less Black than neighboring Iona (2% Black), Harlem Heights (43.9% Black), and Sanibel (0.7% Black).

Punta Rassa's Asian Population

7 residents of Punta Rassa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Punta Rassa is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Punta Rassa ranks 637th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Rassa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Asian residents' share of Punta Rassa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Punta Rassa is more Asian than neighboring St. James City (0.3% Asian). Punta Rassa is less Asian than neighboring Iona (1.6% Asian), Harlem Heights (2.9% Asian), Fort Myers Beach (0.7% Asian), and Sanibel (0.7% Asian).

Punta Rassa's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Punta Rassa, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Punta Rassa is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Punta Rassa ranks 953rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Rassa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Punta Rassa's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.3%.

Punta Rassa is less Hispanic than neighboring Iona (3.3% Hispanic), Harlem Heights (48.8% Hispanic), Fort Myers Beach (8.4% Hispanic), Sanibel (2% Hispanic), and St. James City (1.5% Hispanic).

Punta Rassa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Punta Rassa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Punta Rassa is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Punta Rassa ranks 556th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Rassa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Punta Rassa's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Punta Rassa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iona (1.2% Native American/Other), Harlem Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), Sanibel (0.2% Native American/Other), and St. James City (1.6% Native American/Other).

Punta Rassa's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Punta Rassa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Punta Rassa is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Punta Rassa ranks 870th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Punta Rassa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Punta Rassa's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Punta Rassa is less Multiracial than neighboring Iona (2% Multiracial), Fort Myers Beach (0.7% Multiracial), Sanibel (2.4% Multiracial), and St. James City (2.3% 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.