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South Bradenton

Florida · 25,990 residents · 4.5 sq mi
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South Bradenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,315. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,990
+20%since 2000
from 21,587 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,776 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 4,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+3%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K24K26K28K1990201020202024South Bradenton
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,315
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,410 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,308
+78%since 2000
from $17,549 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+20%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+67%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(18,208)
Black4.2%(904)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,870)
Asian1.3%(279)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(6,931)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(13,977)
Black11.2%(2,914)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(7,754)
Asian1.6%(415)
Other3.6%(930)
Diversity Score76%(19,742)
Diversity Score
76
+137%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.5%
−50.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2016
from 82.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 13.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bradenton, Florida?

South Bradenton, Florida has about 25,990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Bradenton, Florida?

The typical household in South Bradenton, Florida earns about $48,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bradenton, Florida expensive?

In South Bradenton, Florida, the median home is worth about $167,200, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in South Bradenton, Florida?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Bradenton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bradenton, Florida?

About 16.8% of people in South Bradenton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bradenton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bradenton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,592 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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