Sarasota County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 459,547 | — | #158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,416 | +11.0% | #471 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 57.4 years | +47.6% | #29 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $411,800 | +46.1% | #263 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,818 | +56.3% | #91 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.9% | #484 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sarasota County has a population of 459,547, making it the #158 most populous county in the US. The median age is 57.4 years, which is 47.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sarasota County is $83,416, ranking #471 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Sarasota County is $411,800 (+46.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,818/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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90.1% of residents in Sarasota County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County, Florida has a total population of 459,547, making it the 158th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sarasota County is 57.4 years, which is 47.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sarasota County is $83,416, which ranks #471 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Sarasota County is $411,800, 46.1% above the national median. Renters in Sarasota County pay a median gross rent of $1,818 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sarasota County, 40.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Sarasota County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%).
All data for Sarasota County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.