METRO AREA
North Port Metro
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 2 counties · 948,158 residents (2025 est.) · 1,299 sq mi
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With 889,339 people, North Port is a metro area. At a median age of 53.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Since 2000 the metro area has risen by half, up 299,380 people. That puts it in the top 4% of US metro areas for household income. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 685 people per square mile.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
889,339
+51%since 2000
from 589,959 in 2000
948,158 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
Land area
1,299 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
2024889K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(33,837)
5 to 94.3%(37,992)
10 to 144.6%(41,270)
15 to 194.6%(40,767)
20 to 244.4%(39,200)
25 to 349.3%(82,710)
35 to 449.7%(86,574)
45 to 5411%(97,541)
55 to 6415.1%(134,547)
65 to 7417%(150,949)
75 to 8412%(106,657)
85 and over4.2%(37,295)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$81,019
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,487 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Other services8.1%
Retail trade6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Public administration4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
$401,941
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,840 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
5.0
+3%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(505,267)
Black5.8%(34,390)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(38,682)
Asian0.8%(4,836)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(658,344)
Black5.7%(50,493)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(127,628)
Asian2.1%(18,312)
Other3.9%(34,562)
53
+32%since 2009
from 40 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
35
−13%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican5.1%(45,395)
Puerto Rican2.4%(20,989)
Cuban2.1%(18,955)
South American2%(18,222)
Central American1.4%(12,673)
Colombian0.7%(6,300)
Guatemalan0.6%(5,083)
Venezuelan0.5%(4,216)
Peruvian0.4%(3,473)
Dominican0.4%(3,261)
Honduran0.3%(2,900)
Spaniard0.3%(2,265)
+ 10 more hispanic origin groups with data
Salvadoran0.2%(1,969)
Nicaraguan0.2%(1,682)
Argentine0.2%(1,560)
Ecuadorian0.1%(1,325)
Panamanian0.1%(547)
Bolivian0.1%(533)
Chilean0.1%(495)
Costa Rican0.1%(457)
Uruguayan0%(190)
Paraguayan0%(99)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.5%(4,608)
Chinese0.4%(3,835)
Asian Indian0.4%(3,621)
Filipino0.3%(2,980)
Korean0.1%(806)
Thai0.1%(666)
Japanese0.1%(600)
Cambodian0%(257)
Burmese0%(216)
Pakistani0%(165)
Bangladeshi0%(157)
Laotian0%(107)
+ 6 more asian origin groups with data
Ancestry
German15%(133,391)
English12.4%(110,638)
Irish12.1%(107,623)
American8.7%(77,605)
Italian7.8%(69,277)
Polish3.6%(31,953)
French2.8%(24,564)
Scottish2%(18,023)
Russian1.3%(11,867)
Swedish1.3%(11,134)
West Indian1.2%(10,977)
Dutch1.2%(10,734)
+ 51 more ancestry groups with data
French Canadian0.9%(7,809)
Norwegian0.9%(7,729)
Hungarian0.8%(7,122)
Ukrainian0.8%(6,809)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(6,578)
Welsh0.7%(6,454)
Haitian0.7%(6,209)
Portuguese0.5%(4,737)
Canadian0.5%(4,661)
Arab0.5%(4,557)
British0.5%(4,496)
Greek0.5%(4,487)
Czech0.4%(3,767)
Swiss0.4%(3,374)
Lithuanian0.4%(3,142)
Jamaican0.3%(3,047)
Austrian0.3%(2,977)
Subsaharan African0.3%(2,942)
Brazilian0.3%(2,752)
Danish0.3%(2,665)
Slovak0.3%(2,318)
Lebanese0.3%(2,306)
Romanian0.2%(2,153)
Finnish0.2%(1,820)
Croatian0.2%(1,685)
Belgian0.1%(1,300)
Serbian0.1%(1,103)
Bulgarian0.1%(1,017)
Armenian0.1%(873)
Turkish0.1%(733)
Guyanese0.1%(671)
Australian0.1%(630)
Iranian0.1%(608)
Palestinian0.1%(509)
Latvian0.1%(476)
Slovene0%(340)
Syrian0%(314)
Trinidadian & Tobagonian0%(283)
Israeli0%(251)
Macedonian0%(250)
Nigerian0%(216)
Egyptian0%(200)
Moroccan0%(189)
Ethiopian0%(186)
Cape Verdean0%(165)
Barbadian0%(102)
Jordanian0%(64)
Kenyan0%(40)
Ghanaian0%(26)
Somali0%(11)
Iraqi0%(5)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Section 08
People & community
Computer in household
96.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(94,642)
Married59.9%(222,288)
Widowed4.2%(15,601)
Divorced10.4%(38,782)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(81,754)
Married53.6%(217,197)
Widowed11.8%(47,949)
Divorced14.3%(58,027)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09
Health coverage
Direct-purchase
23.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
VA health care
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14.3%(9,577)
Gulf War (1990s)17.3%(11,538)
Vietnam era45.4%(30,350)
Korean War6.8%(4,531)
World War II1.4%(962)
Share of the 66,839 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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In this metro
Largest cities
North PortCENTRAL96,551SarasotaCENTRAL58,458BradentonCENTRAL58,014Lakewood RanchCENTRAL43,945VeniceCENTRAL30,477South Bradenton25,990Bayshore Gardens18,131South Venice17,484Palmer Ranch16,867Fruitville15,172Palmetto13,562Sarasota Springs12,611Laurel11,741Bee Ridge10,334Memphis9,185Gulf Gate7,998West Samoset7,429Longboat Key7,359Osprey5,943Southgate5,772Siesta Key5,525The Meadows5,492Ridge Wood Heights5,366South Gate Ridge5,310Samoset5,284Cortez5,205Ellenton5,133South Sarasota4,837Plantation4,531Warm Mineral Springs4,470
The 30 most populous of 45 cities and towns in this metro. CENTRAL marks the metro's principal cities.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL has about 889,339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL?
The typical household in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL earns about $81,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL expensive?
In North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, the median home is worth about $401,941, and the typical rent is about $1,747 a month.
How educated are people in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL?
About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL?
About 9.2% of people in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL live below the federal poverty line.
Has North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL grown since 1990?
Yes, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399,856 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024