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
median household income $81,019, 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
Unique to this place
What stands out about North Port
What changed most since 1990
Population489,483 → 889,339(+82%)US over the same years: +35%
Median home value (2024 dollars)$200,365 → $401,941(+101%)US over the same years: +67%
Among the 28 metro and micro areas based in Florida
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)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)17.3%(11,538)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era45.4%(30,350)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.8%(4,531)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.4%(962)
US avg: 1%
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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Over time
North Port, decade by decade
North Port population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
489,483
$67,689
$200,365
19.1%
22.2
2000
589,959
$73,754
$190,983
24.5%
32.3
2010
702,281
$70,006
$324,255
27.5%
43.7
2020
833,716
$75,631
$315,594
33.4%
52.4
2024
889,339
$81,019
$401,941
38.2%
52.6
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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.
