CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27.21
Florida · Sarasota County · 4,385 residents · 5.013 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 27.21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,245. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $215,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the Sarasota County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,385
−10%since 2020
from 4,875 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
875 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 972 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,245
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,327 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,669
+24%since 2020
from $22,404 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+6%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
Wholesale trade14.3%
Finance & insurance11.7%
Retail trade9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Education & health services2.3%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$215,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $128,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,369
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,213 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+37%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(3,777)
Black3.5%(169)
Hispanic / Latino12%(583)
Asian2.6%(129)
Other4.5%(217)
Diversity Score47.7%(2,325)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,789)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(1,357)
Asian2.8%(122)
Other1.9%(85)
Diversity Score62.3%(2,732)
Diversity Score
62
+31%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.5 min
+32%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
32.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $54,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $215,700, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 18.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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