Sarasota County, FL

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2021 Population

429,336

0.367% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

56.5

0.177% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.14%

5.92% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,490

7.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$286,000

6.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

179,213

2.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sarasota County, FL had a population of 429k people with a median age of 56.5 and a median household income of $69,490. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sarasota County, FL grew from 427,766 to 429,336, a 0.367% increase and its median household income grew from $64,644 to $69,490, a 7.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sarasota County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), White (Hispanic) (5.95%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.16%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.33%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%).

None of the households in Sarasota County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Sarasota County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sarasota County, FL are Suncoast Technical College (636 degrees awarded in 2021), Ringling College of Art and Design (306 degrees), and New College of Florida (170 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sarasota County, FL was $286,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Sarasota County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sarasota County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Sarasota County, FL borders Charlotte County, FL, DeSoto County, FL, and Manatee County, FL.

About the photo: Burns Square, Sarasota

Photo by Lawrence Lazare

United States Florida North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

Population & Diversity

Sarasota County, FL is home to a population of 429k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.8% of Sarasota County, FL residents were born outside of the country (50.5k people).

In 2021, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (352k people) in Sarasota County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.6k White (Hispanic) and 17.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Sarasota County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sarasota County, FL was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sarasota County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sarasota County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
352k ± 660
White (Hispanic)
25.6k ± 1.63k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 594

9.68%

Hispanic Population

41.6k people

9.68% of the people in Sarasota County, FL are hispanic (41.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sarasota County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

11.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

50.5k people

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

52.1k people

As of 2021, 11.8% of Sarasota County, FL residents (50.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sarasota County, FL was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sarasota County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15,754 ± 885
Korea
4,673 ± 512
Gulf War (2001-)
3,640 ± 548

Sarasota County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sarasota County, FL employs 179k people. The largest industries in Sarasota County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,532 people), Retail Trade (23,777 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (16,257 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($67,986), Information ($60,732), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,016).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

179k

2021 Value

± 3,910

2.48%

1 Year growth

± 2.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sarasota County, FL grew at a rate of 2.48%, from 175k employees to 179k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sarasota County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (23,433 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,286 people), and Management Occupations (20,154 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sarasota County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

179k

2021 Value

± 3,910

2.48%

1 Year growth

± 2.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sarasota County, FL grew at a rate of 2.48%, from 175k employees to 179k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sarasota County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (28,532 people), Retail Trade (23,777 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (16,257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sarasota County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Sarasota County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,411

Median earning men ± $1,327

$32,253

Median earning women ± $794

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($74,286), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,600), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,406).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,717), Public Administration ($47,945), and Manufacturing ($44,820).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

6,152
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,352
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,656
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.71M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.81M
Manufacturing
$1.66M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sarasota County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 54.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.557%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.557%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sarasota County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sarasota County, FL awarded 1,291 degrees. The student population of Sarasota County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,534 male students and 2,574 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sarasota County, FL are White (786 and 63.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (220 and 17.8%), Black or African American (117 and 9.47%), and Asian (63 and 5.1%).

The largest universities in Sarasota County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Suncoast Technical College (636 and 49.3%), Ringling College of Art and Design (306 and 23.7%), and New College of Florida (170 and 13.2%).

The most popular majors in Sarasota County, FL are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (117 and 9.06%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (102 and 7.9%), and Illustration (90 and 6.97%).

The median tuition costs in Sarasota County, FL are $46,600 for private four year colleges, and $5,227 and $27,159 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sarasota County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,108 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,108 students enrolled in Sarasota County, FL, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,273 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Illustration
90 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
89 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
117 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sarasota County, FL was Illustration with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sarasota County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Suncoast Technical College
636 degrees awarded
Ringling College of Art and Design
306 degrees awarded
New College of Florida
170 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Suncoast Technical College with 636 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 491 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sarasota County, FL, which is 0.614 times less than the 800 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 786 degrees mean that there were 3.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 220 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sarasota County, FL was $286,000 in 2021, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $269,300 to $286,000, a 6.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Sarasota County, FL is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sarasota County, FL have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sarasota County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sarasota County, FL is $69,490. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sarasota County, FL was Census Tract 8.01 with a value of $150,089, followed by Census Tract 19.03 and Census Tract 8.02, with respective values of $141,250 and $134,315.

In 2022, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.46%.

Housing

Property

$286,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,757

$147,154

Median Property Taxes

±$3,061

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sarasota County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sarasota County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2021

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.9% of the housing units in Sarasota County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sarasota County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8.01
Census Tract 19.03
Census Tract 8.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sarasota County, FL was Census Tract 8.01 with a value of $150,089, followed by Census Tract 19.03 and Census Tract 8.02, with respective values of $141,250 and $134,315.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sarasota County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,490

Median Household Income

± $1,378

194k

Number of Households

± 3,864

In 2021, the median household income of the 194k households in Sarasota County, FL grew to $69,490 from the previous year's value of $64,644.

The following chart displays the households in Sarasota County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sarasota County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (7.86%)

In 2021, 77.9% of workers in Sarasota County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sarasota County, FL have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Sarasota County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sarasota County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sarasota County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sarasota County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.46%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sarasota County, FL (34.5k out of 424k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sarasota County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.8% of the children was living in poverty in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 239 in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 148 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.3% of the population of Sarasota County, FL has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 8.56% on Medicaid, 28.1% on Medicare, 18.9% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sarasota County, FL see 1318 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (1355 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1369 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 532 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,318 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sarasota County, FL

Primary care physicians in Sarasota County, FL see an average of 1,318 patients per year. This represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (1,355 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sarasota County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.3% under 18 years, 13.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 36.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

31.9%

Employer Coverage

8.56%

Medicaid

28.1%

Medicare

18.9%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sarasota County, FL declined by 1.61% from 10.9% to 10.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sarasota County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40.3 in Sarasota County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sarasota County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.3% in Sarasota County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sarasota County, FL.

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