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Siesta Key

Florida · 5,525 residents · 2.344 sq mi
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#5Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#37Most work-from-homeof 6,82640.3%#41Oldest by median ageof 6,82666.3#271Most expensive homesof 6,786$985,800
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Siesta Key is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,854. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,625 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $985,800. With a median age of 66.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,525
−23%since 2000
from 7,150 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,357 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 2,799 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
66.3
+11%since 2000
from 59.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Siesta Key
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.8%(44)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.5%(192)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192%(110)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.9%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.1%(115)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.8%(210)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.2%(400)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.7%(1,364)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.8%(1,313)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8423.6%(1,302)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.2%(344)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,854
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$117,535
+121%since 2000
from $53,290 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+8%since 2010
from 0.525 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$985,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,014 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
61.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
−11%since 2009
from 9.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Siesta Key on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,962)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(112)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(211)
Asian1%(55)
Other2.4%(131)
Diversity Score
17
+41%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan0.7%(36)
Spaniard0.6%(35)
Puerto Rican0.5%(25)
Cuban0.4%(24)
Mexican0.3%(17)
Colombian0.3%(17)
Uruguayan0.2%(9)
Guatemalan0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.6%(34)
Indonesian0.2%(9)
Thai0.1%(7)
Chinese0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German20.1%(1,110)
American14.9%(824)
English13.2%(731)
Irish10.4%(574)
Italian8.4%(466)
Polish3.9%(217)
Norwegian3.2%(176)
Scottish2%(112)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(105)
French1.8%(97)
Swedish1.2%(69)
Finnish1.2%(68)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
British1.1%(62)
Russian1%(58)
Hungarian1%(53)
Dutch0.9%(48)
Greek0.9%(47)
Czech0.8%(46)
Danish0.8%(44)
Austrian0.8%(43)
Welsh0.8%(42)
Bulgarian0.7%(40)
Swiss0.7%(38)
Armenian0.6%(35)
Ukrainian0.5%(26)
Iranian0.5%(25)
Lithuanian0.4%(23)
Arab0.4%(20)
Canadian0.3%(19)
Israeli0.3%(16)
Portuguese0.3%(15)
Slovak0.3%(14)
Somali0.2%(11)
Belgian0.2%(10)
Romanian0.2%(10)
Serbian0.2%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(6)
Syrian0.1%(6)
Australian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+159%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.3%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married7.9%(202)
Married75.2%(1,922)
Widowed4.1%(106)
Divorced12.8%(326)
Women 15+
Never married11.7%(309)
Married71.7%(1,902)
Widowed9%(239)
Divorced7.6%(201)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siesta Key, Florida?

Siesta Key, Florida has about 5,525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Siesta Key, Florida?

The typical household in Siesta Key, Florida earns about $115,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Siesta Key, Florida expensive?

In Siesta Key, Florida, the median home is worth about $985,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Siesta Key, Florida?

About 67.0% of adults age 25 and over in Siesta Key, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Siesta Key, Florida?

About 7.2% of people in Siesta Key, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Siesta Key, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Siesta Key, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,247 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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