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Bradenton

Florida · 55,698 residents · 14.338 sq mi
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Bradenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,800. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,698
+13%since 2000
from 49,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,885 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+13%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K46K50K54K58K1990201020202024Bradenton
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,369
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,902 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,045
+39%since 2000
from $20,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+54%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(35,450)
Black14.9%(7,381)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(5,574)
Asian0.8%(383)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(26,982)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(33,568)
Black14.1%(7,840)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(11,229)
Asian1.4%(773)
Other1.9%(1,037)
Diversity Score69.5%(38,715)
Diversity Score
70
+28%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradenton, Florida?

Bradenton, Florida has about 55,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradenton, Florida?

The typical household in Bradenton, Florida earns about $48,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradenton, Florida expensive?

In Bradenton, Florida, the median home is worth about $192,800, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.

How educated are people in Bradenton, Florida?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bradenton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradenton, Florida?

About 13.7% of people in Bradenton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradenton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradenton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,919 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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