Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Charlotte County. The City serves as the county seat and is also the only incorporated area within the County.

With an estimated current population of 19,761 residents, this community offers a leisurely life style with acres of waterfront property and abundant sunshine. For more information on the City's residents, view the latest United States Census data, the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research's recent or archived data, or the 2023 Seasonal Population Study performed by Florida Gulf Coast University.