Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 12015

Charlotte County, Florida

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population201,064
Household income$69,952
Unemployment4.1%
Life expectancy78.8 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Charlotte County has 201,064 residents and ranks #28 by population among Florida county equivalents. Median household income is $69,952. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.1%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Florida

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#28 of 67
Smallest county201,064 residentsMiami-Dade County

Relocation guide

Moving to Charlotte County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Charlotte County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $328,900 median home value and $1,464/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,952, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Charlotte County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 27% and life expectancy is 78.8 years.

Potential advantages

  • Life expectancy: 78.8 years, rank #14 of 67 available Florida counties.
  • Poor or fair health: 16.3%, rank #16 of 67 available Florida counties.
  • Primary care access: 1 per 1,610 residents, rank #22 of 65 available Florida counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Unemployment rate: 4.1%, rank #50 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median home value: $328,900, rank #43 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median gross rent: $1,464/mo, rank #39 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Florida

Rank and range use only counties in Florida with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $69,952

$69,952; above the state county median of $67,500.

State rank #33 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $328,900

$328,900; above the state county median of $276,000.

State rank #43 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,464/mo

$1,464/mo; above the state county median of $1,302/mo.

State rank #39 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 4.1%

4.1%; above the state county median of 3.7%.

State rank #50 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 27%

27%; at the state county median of 27%.

State rank #34 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 78.8 years

78.8 years; above the state county median of 75.3 years.

State rank #14 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 16.3%

16.3%; below the state county median of 19%.

State rank #16 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 14%

14%; at the state county median of 14%.

State rank #34 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 1,610 residents

1 per 1,610 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,955 residents.

State rank #22 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 796 residents

1 per 796 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 766 residents.

State rank #36 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Charlotte County FAQ

Is Charlotte County a good place to live?

Charlotte County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 27% and life expectancy is 78.8 years.

What should I know before moving to Charlotte County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $328,900 median home value and $1,464/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,952, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Charlotte County?

Charlotte County has 201,064 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Charlotte County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 12015; the parent state FIPS is 12.

What is the median household income in Charlotte County?

The ACS median household income is $69,952.

How much does housing cost in Charlotte County?

Housing benchmarks are $328,900 median home value and $1,464/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,952, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Charlotte County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Similar population

Nearby counties in the state ranking

Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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