Punta Gorda, FL Profile
Punta Gorda, FL, population 17,111, is located
in Florida's Charlotte county,
about 26.1 miles from Cape Coral and 70.0 miles from St Petersburg.
Through the 90's Punta Gorda's population has grown by about 33%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Punta Gorda has grown by about 19%.
Punta Gorda's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Florida's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Punta Gorda tend to be much lower than Florida's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 63.60 |
| Males | 64.60 |
| Females | 62.60 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 4.00% | | Under 20: | 4.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 4.00% | | 20 to 40: | 4.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 29.00% | | Over 60: | 29.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 14,344 | N/A |
| 2001 | 15,068 | 5.05% |
| 2002 | 16,168 | 7.30% |
| 2003 | 16,704 | 3.32% |
| 2004 | 17,237 | 3.19% |
| 2005 | 17,111 | -0.73% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $48,916 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 156 |
| 2002 | 207 |
| 2003 | 184 |
| 2004 | 164 |
| 2005 | 290 |
| 2006 | 264 |
| 2007 | 262 |
| 2008 | 168 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
2 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Robbery |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| Aggravated Assault |
19 |
24 |
23 |
22 |
44 |
39 |
42 |
24 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,732 |
| 2002 | 2,900 |
| 2003 | 2,570 |
| 2004 | 2,686 |
| 2005 | 2,477 |
| 2006 | 2,552 |
| 2007 | 2,273 |
| 2008 | 2,821 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
107 |
150 |
141 |
192 |
139 |
158 |
174 |
191 |
| Larceny, Theft |
277 |
274 |
253 |
250 |
273 |
264 |
213 |
272 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
18 |
11 |
25 |
17 |
24 |
22 |
12 |
8 |
| Arson |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1
|
1
|
0
|
Location
| Elevation | 61 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 14.1 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 4.3 Square Miles |
