Charlotte County, Florida: Overview and Facts
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Stephen R Deutsch | $5,000 | County Commissioner | Jun 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Kolter Payments LLC | $1,000 | Business | Nov 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Global Trading VIP LLC | $1,000 | Trading company | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Kaye K Gaines POD | $1,000 | Retired | Nov 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Designer Rug Center LLC | $1,000 | Carpet Company | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | A Bold Florida Future | $1,000 | Business | Nov 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | James W Herston | $1,000 | Businessman | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Sunshine State First | $1,000 | Business | Nov 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | NSMKM, LLC | $1,000 | Storage Company | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Richard & Jacqueline Pitz | $1,000 | Retired | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Herston Engineering Srvcs Inc | $1,000 | Busisness | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Richard H Worch, Jr | $1,000 | College Professor | Aug 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Charlotte County Ford | $1,000 | Business owner | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Scott B Weinbert | $1,000 | Businessman | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Cheryl P Winslow | $1,000 | Retired | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Waste Management Inc of Fl | $1,000 | Business | Sep 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Starland Development LLC | $1,000 | Business | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | NSMK LLC | $1,000 | Small business | Jul 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Margery T Freed | $1,000 | Retired- | Nov 2025 |
| Stephen R. Deutsch | Cheryl T Berlon | $1,000 | Retired | Nov 2025 |
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The Frame
This document provides the official geographic, demographic, and governmental profile of Charlotte County, which informs local planning, resource allocation, and public service delivery for its residents.
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Charlotte County residents
Residents are subject to county governance, tax policies, and public service administration.
Board of County Commissioners
The commissioners are responsible for the legislative and executive governance of the county.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Charlotte County was established on April 23, 1921.
- The county seat is Punta Gorda.
- The 2020 census recorded a population of 186,847, with a 2025 estimate of 217,212.
- The county covers 858 square miles, with 680 square miles of land and 178 square miles of water.
- The county is governed by a five-person Board of County Commissioners elected to four-year terms.
- Hurricane Ian struck the county on September 28, 2022.
- The county is part of the 17th Congressional District of Florida.
- The median age in the county was 60.2 years as of the 2020 census.
- The county library system consists of four branches.
- The county is part of the Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Why It Matters
This document provides the official geographic, demographic, and governmental profile of Charlotte County, which informs local planning, resource allocation, and public service delivery for its residents.
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Demographic Aging
The county has historically maintained one of the highest median ages in the United States, reflecting a significant population of residents aged 65 and older.
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