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Punta Gorda Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 27,145
- Land Area (2000): 1,345.371 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 96.409 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 13,454 | 2002 | 15,000 | 2005 | 17,604 |
2000 | 14,501 | 2003 | 16,303 | 2006 | 17,400 |
2001 | 14,716 | 2004 | 17,091 | 2007 | 17,552 |
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Houses (2000): 15,736
Punta Gorda Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 18,243 | 67.34% |
Rural, Farm | 135 | 0.50% |
Rural, Non-farm | 8,711 | 32.16% |
Punta Gorda Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Punta Gorda Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 765 | 18.29% |
2. | Public Administration | 282 | 6.74% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 262 | 6.26% |
4. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 249 | 5.95% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 242 | 5.79% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 192 | 4.59% |
7. | Health Care | 178 | 4.26% |
8. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 174 | 4.16% |
9. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 159 | 3.80% |
10. | Educational Services | 131 | 3.13% |
11. | Finance and Insurance | 129 | 3.08% |
12. | Repair and Maintenance | 124 | 2.96% |
13. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 121 | 2.89% |
14. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 84 | 2.01% |
15. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 75 | 1.79% |
16. | Truck Transportation | 73 | 1.75% |
17. | Air Transportation | 71 | 1.70% |
18. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 58 | 1.39% |
19. | Other Transportation | 57 | 1.36% |
20. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 56 | 1.34% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 796 | 20.64% |
2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 298 | 7.73% |
3. | Educational Services | 279 | 7.24% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 252 | 6.54% |
5. | Public Administration | 229 | 5.94% |
6. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 215 | 5.58% |
7. | Finance and Insurance | 183 | 4.75% |
8. | Personal and Laundry Services | 138 | 3.58% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 136 | 3.53% |
10. | Department and Other General Stores | 129 | 3.35% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 122 | 3.16% |
12. | Construction | 113 | 2.93% |
13. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 74 | 1.92% |
14. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 74 | 1.92% |
15. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 70 | 1.82% |
16. | Social Assistance | 56 | 1.45% |
17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 51 | 1.32% |
18. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 42 | 1.09% |
19. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 39 | 1.01% |
20. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 32 | 0.83% |
Punta Gorda Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 225 | 5.38% |
2. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 208 | 4.97% |
3. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 204 | 4.88% |
4. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 193 | 4.61% |
5. | Other Management Occupations | 187 | 4.47% |
6. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 166 | 3.97% |
7. | Top Executives | 165 | 3.94% |
8. | Other Construction Trades | 140 | 3.35% |
9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 138 | 3.30% |
10. | Carpenters | 130 | 3.11% |
11. | Vehicle Mechanics | 122 | 2.92% |
12. | Other Production Occupations | 104 | 2.49% |
13. | Law Enforcement Workers | 101 | 2.41% |
14. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 100 | 2.39% |
15. | Business Operations Specialists | 88 | 2.10% |
16. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 86 | 2.06% |
17. | Construction Laborers | 84 | 2.01% |
18. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 82 | 1.96% |
19. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 76 | 1.82% |
20. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 68 | 1.63% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
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1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 297 | 7.70% |
2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 260 | 6.74% |
3. | Registered Nurses | 217 | 5.63% |
4. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 192 | 4.98% |
5. | Secretaries and Admins | 190 | 4.93% |
6. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 156 | 4.05% |
7. | Waiters and Waitresses | 153 | 3.97% |
8. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 134 | 3.48% |
9. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 125 | 3.24% |
10. | Cashiers | 111 | 2.88% |
11. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 99 | 2.57% |
12. | Other Management Occupations | 94 | 2.44% |
13. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 88 | 2.28% |
14. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 87 | 2.26% |
15. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 78 | 2.02% |
16. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 76 | 1.97% |
17. | Other Production Occupations | 75 | 1.95% |
18. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 75 | 1.95% |
19. | Law Enforcement Workers | 72 | 1.87% |
20. | Other Healthcare Support | 72 | 1.87% |
Punta Gorda Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 7,376 | 30.59% |
15-35 hours | 1,849 | 7.67% |
1-14 hours | 578 | 2.40% |
No regular hours | 14,310 | 59.35% |
Punta Gorda Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 240 | 3.27% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 237 | 3.23% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 197 | 2.68% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 739 | 10.06% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 857 | 11.66% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,161 | 15.80% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,033 | 14.06% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 893 | 12.15% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 404 | 5.50% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 491 | 6.68% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 209 | 2.84% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 85 | 1.16% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 480 | 6.53% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 321 | 4.37% |
Punta Gorda Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 279 | 3.80% |
5-9 | 865 | 11.77% |
10-14 | 1,093 | 14.88% |
15-19 | 1,181 | 16.07% |
20-24 | 1,040 | 14.16% |
25-29 | 426 | 5.80% |
30-34 | 1,018 | 13.86% |
35-39 | 144 | 1.96% |
40-44 | 223 | 3.04% |
45-59 | 530 | 7.21% |
60-89 | 231 | 3.14% |
At least 90 | 317 | 4.31% |
Punta Gorda Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 4,884 | 66.48% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,385 | 18.85% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 530 | 7.21% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 548 | 7.46% |
Punta Gorda Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 52 | 0.66% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 843 | 10.77% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 6,261 | 80.01% |
Motorcycle | 17 | 0.22% |
Other | 74 | 0.95% |
Public transportation | 0 | 0.00% |
Walked | 100 | 1.28% |
Worked at home | 478 | 6.11% |
Punta Gorda Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Punta Gorda Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 12,259 (25,636 people)
Families (2000): 8,904 (21,446 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,784
People at same address in 1995: 13,240
Punta Gorda Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 940 | 7.67% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 695 | 5.67% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 864 | 7.05% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 791 | 6.45% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 908 | 7.41% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 878 | 7.16% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 694 | 5.66% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 793 | 6.47% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 618 | 5.04% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 1,253 | 10.22% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 1,485 | 12.11% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 913 | 7.45% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 520 | 4.24% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 250 | 2.04% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 290 | 2.37% |
$200,000 or more | 367 | 2.99% |
Punta Gorda Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
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Nonfamily, 1 person | 2,974 | 24.10% |
Family, 2 people | 6,681 | 54.15% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 479 | 3.88% |
Family, 3 people | 1,004 | 8.14% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 42 | 0.34% |
Family, 4 people | 713 | 5.78% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 11 | 0.09% |
Family, 5 people | 278 | 2.25% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 9 | 0.07% |
Family, 6 people | 104 | 0.84% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 41 | 0.33% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.01% |
Punta Gorda Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 6,102 | 17.58% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 6,969 | 20.08% |
Public Assistance | 189 | 0.54% |
Retirement | 4,815 | 13.87% |
Self Employment | 1,159 | 3.34% |
Social Security | 7,289 | 21.00% |
Supplemental Security | 523 | 1.51% |
Wage / Salary | 5,700 | 16.42% |
Other | 1,968 | 5.67% |
Punta Gorda Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 6,707 | 84.70% |
With children under 18 | 1,212 | 15.30% |
Punta Gorda Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,220 | 9.98% |
Married | 8,713 | 71.25% |
Never Married | 1,757 | 14.37% |
Widowed | 539 | 4.41% |
Punta Gorda Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,094 | 9.01% |
Married | 8,180 | 67.37% |
Never Married | 996 | 8.20% |
Widowed | 1,872 | 15.42% |
Punta Gorda Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Punta Gorda Education Information Back to top
Punta Gorda Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 952 | 4.01% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 3,174 | 13.38% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 7,712 | 32.50% |
Some college, no degree | 5,407 | 22.79% |
Associate degree | 1,268 | 5.34% |
Bachelors degree | 3,116 | 13.13% |
Graduate or professional degree | 2,098 | 8.84% |
Punta Gorda Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 122 | 0.45% | 126 | 0.46% | 248 | 0.91% |
Kindergarten | 193 | 0.71% | 26 | 0.10% | 219 | 0.81% |
Grades 1-4 | 660 | 2.43% | 58 | 0.21% | 718 | 2.65% |
Grades 5-8 | 894 | 3.29% | 54 | 0.20% | 948 | 3.49% |
Grades 9-12 | 880 | 3.24% | 59 | 0.22% | 939 | 3.46% |
Undergrad college | 308 | 1.13% | 87 | 0.32% | 395 | 1.46% |
Graduate or professional school | 58 | 0.21% | 7 | 0.03% | 65 | 0.24% |
Total | 3,115 | 11.48% | 417 | 1.54% | 3,532 | 13.01% |
Punta Gorda Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Punta Gorda Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 23,697 | 92.23% |
Below Poverty Level | 1,997 | 7.77% |
Punta Gorda Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Punta Gorda Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 1,103
Punta Gorda Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 1.041 | 0.074 | 0.000 | 0.595 | 1.710 | 0.074 | 4.385 | 16.798 | 1.487 | 22.744 |
2000 | 1.793 | 0.069 | 0.000 | 0.552 | 2.414 | 0.069 | 3.517 | 15.999 | 1.448 | 21.033 |
2001 | 1.291 | 0.136 | 0.000 | 0.136 | 1.563 | 0.068 | 7.271 | 18.823 | 1.223 | 27.385 |
2002 | 1.600 | 0.267 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 2.067 | 0.067 | 10.000 | 18.267 | 0.733 | 29.067 |
2003 | 1.411 | 0.184 | 0.000 | 0.245 | 1.840 | 0.061 | 8.649 | 15.519 | 1.533 | 25.701 |
2004 | 1.287 | 0.000 | 0.059 | 0.293 | 1.638 | 0.117 | 11.234 | 14.628 | 0.995 | 26.856 |
2005 | 2.499 | 0.170 | 0.057 | 0.170 | 2.897 | 0.057 | 7.896 | 15.508 | 1.363 | 24.767 |
2006 | 2.241 | 0.115 | 0.000 | 0.287 | 2.644 | 0.057 | 9.080 | 15.172 | 1.264 | 25.517 |
2007 | 2.393 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.228 | 2.621 | 0.057 | 9.913 | 12.135 | 0.684 | 22.732 |
Punta Gorda Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 16 | 32 |
2005 | 17 | 34 |
2006 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | 16 | 36 |
Punta Gorda Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 329 |
2000 | 340 |
2001 | 426 |
2002 | 467 |
Punta Gorda Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Punta Gorda Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
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0-9 Years | 1,652 | 6.09% |
10-19 Years | 1,868 | 6.88% |
20-29 Years | 1,515 | 5.58% |
30-39 Years | 2,296 | 8.46% |
40-49 Years | 2,853 | 10.51% |
50-59 Years | 4,011 | 14.78% |
60-69 Years | 5,707 | 21.02% |
70-79 Years | 5,159 | 19.01% |
80-89 Years | 1,846 | 6.80% |
90+ Years | 238 | 0.88% |
Punta Gorda Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 13,575 | 50.01% |
Female | 13,570 | 49.99% |
Punta Gorda Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 24,988 | 92.05% |
African-American | 1,088 | 4.01% |
Hispanic/Latino | 626 | 2.31% |
Multiracial | 182 | 0.67% |
Asian | 182 | 0.67% |
Amerindian | 56 | 0.21% |
Other Race | 19 | 0.07% |
Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Punta Gorda Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 5,938 | 22.12% |
2. | Irish | 4,180 | 15.57% |
3. | English | 4,172 | 15.54% |
4. | United States Or American | 2,308 | 8.60% |
5. | Italian | 1,952 | 7.27% |
6. | Polish | 970 | 3.61% |
7. | French Non-Basque | 893 | 3.33% |
8. | Scottish | 865 | 3.22% |
9. | Dutch | 667 | 2.49% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 513 | 1.91% |
Punta Gorda Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 24,502 | 93.13% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 611 | 2.32% |
3. | French | 375 | 1.43% |
4. | German | 293 | 1.11% |
5. | Italian | 78 | 0.30% |
6. | Arabic | 48 | 0.18% |
7. | Greek | 47 | 0.18% |
8. | Polish | 42 | 0.16% |
9. | Chinese | 42 | 0.16% |
10. | Vietnamese | 37 | 0.14% |
Punta Gorda Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 25,419 | 93.84% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1,002 | 3.70% |
Not a citizen | 668 | 2.47% |
Punta Gorda Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Punta Gorda Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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