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Sarasota County

Florida · 434,006 residents · 556.006 sq mi
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Sarasota County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,644. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,300. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
434,006
+33%since 2000
from 325,957 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.6
+14%since 2000
from 50.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
260K314K369K423K478K1990201020202024Sarasota County
2024460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,644
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,957 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,402
+57%since 2000
from $28,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,342
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $711 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+56%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(292,603)
Black4.1%(13,254)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(14,142)
Asian0.8%(2,506)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(70,556)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(349,700)
Black3.7%(16,165)
Hispanic / Latino10%(43,236)
Asian1.9%(8,407)
Other1.9%(8,367)
Diversity Score39.2%(169,923)
Segregation Score37.1%(160,881)
Diversity Score
39
+81%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sarasota County, Florida?

Sarasota County, Florida has about 434,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sarasota County, Florida earns about $64,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sarasota County, Florida expensive?

In Sarasota County, Florida, the median home is worth about $269,300, and the typical rent is about $1,342 a month.

How educated are people in Sarasota County, Florida?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sarasota County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sarasota County, Florida?

About 8.7% of people in Sarasota County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sarasota County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sarasota County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 156,230 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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