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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Sarasota

Florida · 5,298 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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South Sarasota is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,459. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $133,500. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 25% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,298
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,314 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,754 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 47.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Sarasota
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,459
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,679
−43%vs 2000
vs $45,217 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$133,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $167,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$484
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $647 in 2000
US average: $450
77.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
23.0% rent
3.9
+23%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,973)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4%(214)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(716)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(5,249)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4%(210)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score11.3%(598)
11
−16%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.4%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sarasota, Florida?

South Sarasota, Florida has about 5,298 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Sarasota, Florida earns about $34,459 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Sarasota, Florida expensive?

In South Sarasota, Florida, the median home is worth about $133,500, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in South Sarasota, Florida?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Sarasota, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Sarasota, Florida?

About 6.0% of people in South Sarasota, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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