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Sarasota

Florida · 54,842 residents · 14.703 sq mi
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Sarasota has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $291,500. With a median age of 50.3, 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 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,842
+4%since 2000
from 52,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,730 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+22%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K52K54K56K58K1990201020202024Sarasota
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,093
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,077 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,387
+87%since 2000
from $23,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,500
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,177
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+85%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(36,786)
Black15.7%(8,250)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(6,283)
Asian1%(530)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(30,082)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(34,575)
Black12.1%(6,611)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(9,825)
Asian3.1%(1,676)
Other2%(1,114)
Diversity Score67.1%(36,824)
Diversity Score
67
+18%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sarasota, Florida?

Sarasota, Florida has about 54,842 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sarasota, Florida?

The typical household in Sarasota, Florida earns about $56,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sarasota, Florida expensive?

In Sarasota, Florida, the median home is worth about $291,500, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Sarasota, Florida?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sarasota, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sarasota, Florida?

About 15.6% of people in Sarasota, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sarasota, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sarasota, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,864 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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