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North Port Metro

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 2 counties · 948,158 residents (2025 est.) · 1,298.768 sq mi
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North Port has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,019. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $401,941. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

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

Total population
889,339
+51%since 2000
from 589,959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+13%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:948,158 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
449K569K689K809K929K1990201020202024North Port
2024889K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,019
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,487 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,392
+104%since 2000
from $25,669 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+4%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,941
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,840 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,747
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+92%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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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%
Diversity Score30.2%(178,015)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(658,344)
Black5.7%(50,493)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(127,628)
Asian2.1%(18,312)
Other3.9%(34,562)
Diversity Score53.3%(473,861)
Segregation Score34.8%(309,052)
Diversity Score
53
+77%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
−13%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

North PortCENTRAL96,551SarasotaCENTRAL58,458BradentonCENTRAL58,014Lakewood RanchCENTRAL43,945VeniceCENTRAL30,477
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2 component counties

Sarasota CountyCENTRAL479,958Manatee CountyCENTRAL468,200
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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

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