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West Bradenton

Florida · 4,247 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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West Bradenton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,738. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,900. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
4,247
−4%since 2000
from 4,444 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,264 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+17%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024West Bradenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,738
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,989 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,506
+49%since 2000
from $27,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+67%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,640)
Black1.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(272)
Asian1.8%(77)
Other4%(171)
Diversity Score31%(1,315)
Diversity Score
31
+209%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Bradenton, Florida?

West Bradenton, Florida has about 4,247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Bradenton, Florida earns about $72,738 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 $269,900, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in West Bradenton, Florida?

About 35.8% 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 8.0% 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 281 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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