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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Sarasota

Florida · 5,314 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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South Sarasota is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $167,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,314
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,298 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,762 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,754 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.8
+14%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Sarasota
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,459 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$45,217
+76%since 1990
from $25,679 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$167,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $133,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$647
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $484 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
19.9% rent
3.1
−19%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

43.0%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Sarasota, Florida earns about $53,125 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 $167,200, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in South Sarasota, Florida?

About 43.0% 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 6.6% of people in South Sarasota, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Sarasota, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Sarasota, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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