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North Sarasota

Florida · 2,418 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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North Sarasota has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,961. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 4,320 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,400. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,418
−64%since 2000
from 6,738 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,942 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 8,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−16%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024North Sarasota
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,961
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,084 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,323
−13%since 2000
from $17,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+142%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(3,945)
Black30.4%(2,050)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(591)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(4,555)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(345)
Black55.1%(1,332)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(597)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other4.1%(98)
Diversity Score75.7%(1,831)
Diversity Score
76
+12%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Sarasota, Florida?

North Sarasota, Florida has about 2,418 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Sarasota, Florida?

The typical household in North Sarasota, Florida earns about $32,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Sarasota, Florida expensive?

In North Sarasota, Florida, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in North Sarasota, Florida?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Sarasota, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Sarasota, Florida?

About 39.9% of people in North Sarasota, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Sarasota, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, North Sarasota, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,284 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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