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West Bradenton

Florida · 3,991 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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West Bradenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,272. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $425,100. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,991
−10%since 2000
from 4,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,068 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+22%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024West Bradenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,272
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,989 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,732
+90%since 2000
from $27,262 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−11%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,100
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,858
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+65%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,220)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(119)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(445)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(3,514)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(286)
Asian2.1%(85)
Other2.3%(91)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,091)
Diversity Score
27
+173%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 12.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Bradenton, Florida?

West Bradenton, Florida has about 3,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Bradenton, Florida earns about $116,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Bradenton, Florida expensive?

In West Bradenton, Florida, the median home is worth about $425,100, and the typical rent is about $1,858 a month.

How educated are people in West Bradenton, Florida?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Bradenton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Bradenton, Florida?

About 10.2% of people in West Bradenton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Bradenton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, West Bradenton, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 537 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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