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Charlotte County Profile
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Nearest MSA: Punta Gorda
Time Zone: Eastern
Local Area Code(s): 941
Largest Cities:1 Punta Gorda
Miles* To:
Tallahassee...................................330
Orlando...................................132
Tampa...................................96
Jacksonville...................................266
Miami...................................167
Atlanta...................................542
Chicago...................................1266
Dallas...................................1240
New York...................................1249
*Miles are calculated from county seat.
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Charlotte
1980:58,460
1990:110,975
2010:159,978
2020(p):176,300
2040(p):206,700
(p) Denotes Projected Population
Florida
9,746,961
12,938,071
18,801,310
21,326,800
26,081,800
Charlotte Florida
2007$35,787$39,449
2008$36,431$40,133
2009$35,858$38,965
Average TemperatureHighLow
January:7453
July:9174
Florida Mean Annual Precipitation...........................53
Average Annual Rain Days...........................112
(2010)
In-Migration8,945
Out-Migration7,618
Net-Migration 1,327
*Estimates based on IRS Statistics of Income data
(2010)
Labor Force69,969
Labor Force % of County Population43.7
Number in County Unemployed8,684
Unemployment Rate12.4%

  Monthly labor force data are available from the Florida Agency
  for Workforce Innovation.
N/D = No DataCharlotteFlorida
(2010)
Average Annual Employment39,9467,109,630
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Construction6.0%5.0%
Manufacturing1.3%4.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities23.5%21.2%
Information1.1%1.9%
Financial Activities4.4%6.6%
Professional & Business Services7.9%14.8%
Education & Health Services21.4%22.0%
Leisure & Hospitality14.5%13.2%
Other Services3.6%3.3%
Public administration8.5%6.6%
UnclassifiedN/D

Average Annual Wage
(2010)
All Industries$32,415
Construction$29,991
Education & Health Services$43,375
Financial Activities$39,018
Information$48,309
Leisure & Hospitality$15,548
Manufacturing$34,990
Natural Resources & MiningN/D
Other Services$24,724
Professional & Business Services$36,406
Public administration$43,469
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$26,047
Unclassified$59,946
Major Private Sector Employers

Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,424

Peace River Regional Medical Center
Business Line: Hospital, Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 1,067

Charlotte Regional Medical Center
Business Line: Hospital, Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 984

Publix Supermarkets
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 977

Fawcett Memorial Hospital Inc.
Business Line: Hospital, Healthcare
Number of Employees..................................................... 716

Winn Dixie Stores Inc.
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 352

The Home Depot
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 337

Suncoast Media Group Inc.
Business Line: Media
Number of Employees..................................................... 325

Palm Automall
Business Line: Car Sales
Number of Employees..................................................... 262

Bealls Department Stores
Business Line: Retail
Number of Employees..................................................... 259

Federal InterstatesI-75
Federal HighwaysUS-17; US-41
State HighwaysSR-31; SR-771; SR-775; SR-776
RailroadsSeminole Gulf Railway
Nearest Airport with Scheduled Commerical Airline Service:Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
# Runways2
Longest Paved Runway(ft.)9503
General Aviation AirportsCharlotte County Airport (PGD)

Local Deep Water PortPort of Manatee
Miles to Closest Port60
COUNTY
Countywide Ad Valorem Millage Rates:
Government6.4796
Schools7.3440
Special0.0394
Total13.8630

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption: Yes
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option)1.00
Federal Enterprise ZoneNo
State Enterprise Zone
STATE
Corporate Income Tax5.5%
Personal Income Tax0.0%
Retail Sales Tax6.0%
Electric Companies:
  • Florida Power & Light
  • Lee County Electric Cooperative

  • Natural Gas Companies:
  • TECO

  • Telephone Companies:
  • Embarq
  • Comcast
  • Vonage

  • Water & Sewer Companies:
  • Florida Water Services
  • Charlotte County Utilities
  • City of Punta Gorda
  • Englewood Water District
  • Charlotte Harbor Water Association


  • Existing Industrial Zoned LandYes
    Number of Acres1,443
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel500

    Industrial ParksYes
    Number of Acres2,500
    Largest Available Contiguous Parcel0

    Foreign Trade ZonesYes
    Zone Number(s)213
    Public
    Schools
    TeachersEnrollments
    Totals:251,20616,640

    Private Schools Available: Yes
    POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVING THE COUNTY:

    Colleges/Universities:
  • Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Edison State College

  • Junior/Community Colleges:
  • none listed

  • Technical Schools:
  • Charlotte Technical Center

  • Other Schools:
  • IMPAC University

  • Local Radio Stations:
  • WBCG - 98.9 FM
  • WCCF - 1580 AM
  • WCVU - 104.9 FM
  • WENG - 1530 AM
  • WIKX - 92.9 FM
  • WKII - 1070 AM
  • WSEB - 91.3 FM
  • WVIJ - 91.7 FM
  • Local Television Stations:
  • SNN - IND
  • WBBH - NBC
  • WBSV - IND
  • WFTX - FOX
  • WGCU - PBS
  • WINK - CBS
  • WZVN - ABC
  • WWSB - ABC
  • Locally Printed Newspapers:
  • Charlotte Herald - Tribune
  • Englewood Herald Tribune
  • Englewood Sun Herald
  • Charlotte Sun Herald

  • Number of Banks:15

    Number of Savings and Loans:0

    Number of Credit Unions:2
    Cost of Living
    Price Level Index, (2010)
    Florida State Average = 100
    200897.08
    200997.25
    201098.72
    Medical Services:
  • Charlotte Regional Medical Center
  • Englewood Community Hospital
  • Fawcett Memorial Hospital
  • Peace River Regional Medical Center

  • Recreational Opportunities:
  • Beaches
  • Boating and Kayaking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Parks
  • Wildlife Centers

  • Historical Points Of Interest:
  • A.C. Freeman House
  • Blanchard House - African American Heritage Museum
  • Charlotte County Cultural Center
  • Charlotte County Historical Center
  • El Jobean Historical Properties, Inc.
  • El Jobean Post Office and General Store
  • Historic Train Depot
  • Military Heritage & Aviation Museum
  • Punta Gorda History Park

  • Cultural Events/Festivals:
  • Annual Punta Gorda Air Show
  • Annual Redfish Cup Tournament
  • Charlotte Performing Arts Center
  • Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
  • Preseller Gallery
  • Punta Gorda Annual Block Party
  • Sea Grape Artists Gallery
  • Visual Arts Center

  • Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone 407-956-5600 Fax(407)956-5599
    Visit us on the World Wide Web: http://www.eflorida.com