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Siesta Key

Florida · 5,454 residents · 2.344 sq mi
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Siesta Key is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,457. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,696 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $723,000. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 83% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,454
−24%since 2000
from 7,150 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,327 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 3,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.6
+8%since 2000
from 59.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Siesta Key
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,457
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,958
+73%since 2000
from $53,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$723,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,920
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,014 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+45%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,962)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(112)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(371)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(5,046)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(157)
Asian1.4%(78)
Other1.7%(91)
Diversity Score15%(819)
Diversity Score
15
+190%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+109%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siesta Key, Florida?

Siesta Key, Florida has about 5,454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Siesta Key, Florida earns about $105,457 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 $723,000, and the typical rent is about $1,920 a month.

How educated are people in Siesta Key, Florida?

About 64.3% 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 4.7% 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 2,318 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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