CensusEasy
CITY

Whitfield CDP (Manatee County)

Florida · 4,261 residents · 1.379 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the North Port metro area
Compare
The short version

Whitfield CDP (Manatee County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,348. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $470,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,261
+43%since 2000
from 2,984 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,090 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 2,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−8%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Whitfield CDP (Manatee County)
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,348
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,834
+57%since 2000
from $25,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−23%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,113
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+82%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
RELATED:See current rent listings in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County) on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,702)
Black2.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(141)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(587)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(2,996)
Black4.3%(182)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(910)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(173)
Diversity Score57.1%(2,432)
Diversity Score
57
+190%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+115%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.9%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 80.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Whitfield CDP (Manatee County)

Lewes
Pop 3,826
Indian Rocks Beach
Pop 3,563
June Park
Pop 4,255
Highland Acres
Pop 3,752
Places similar to Whitfield CDP (Manatee County)
Head to head

Compare Whitfield CDP (Manatee County) to nearby cities

WHITFIELD CDP (MANATEE COUNTY) VS
Bayshore Gardens
Income$44,958−54%
Home value$181,400−61%
Population18,131+326%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHITFIELD CDP (MANATEE COUNTY) VS
South Bradenton
Income$48,315−51%
Home value$167,200−64%
Population25,990+510%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHITFIELD CDP (MANATEE COUNTY) VS
Sarasota
Income$72,105−27%
Home value$463,000−2%
Population58,458+1272%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WHITFIELD CDP (MANATEE COUNTY) VS
Bradenton
Income$60,822−38%
Home value$309,400−34%
Population58,014+1262%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida?

Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida has about 4,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida?

The typical household in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida earns about $98,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida expensive?

In Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida, the median home is worth about $470,500, and the typical rent is about $2,113 a month.

How educated are people in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida?

About 8.0% of people in Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitfield CDP (Manatee County), Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,149 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Whitfield CDP (Manatee County) with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →