Sarasota County, FL

County

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    2024 Population
    459,547
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    57.4
    0.175% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.59%
    4.79% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,416
    3.45% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $411,800
    10.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    189,706
    2.69% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    95.3% of the residents in Sarasota County, FL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sarasota County, FL are Suncoast Technical College (729 degrees awarded in 2024), Ringling College of Art and Design (387 degrees), and New College of Florida (147 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sarasota County, FL was $411,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

    Most people in Sarasota County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 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
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    Population & Diversity

    Sarasota County, FL is home to a population of 460k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.9% of Sarasota County, FL residents were born outside of the country (59.4k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (368k people) in Sarasota County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.3% of Sarasota County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sarasota County, FL was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sarasota County, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      368k ± 1.02k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      27.3k ± 1.56k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      17.8k ± 723
    10.7%
    Hispanic Population
    49k people

    In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (368k people) in Sarasota County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.7% of the people in Sarasota County, FL are hispanic (49k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sarasota County, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. Colombia
      327,463 ± 13,946 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    12.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    59.4k people
    12.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    55.7k people

    As of 2024, 12.9% of Sarasota County, FL residents (59.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sarasota County, FL was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      15,916 ± 928
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,859 ± 548
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,251 ± 479

    Sarasota County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.1% of the population of Sarasota County, FL has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 7.76% on Medicaid, 28.8% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sarasota County, FL see 1,266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1380 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 473 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,266 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sarasota County, FL

    Primary care physicians in Sarasota County, FL see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,266 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.9% under 18 years, 13.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 37.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.88%
    Uninsured
    33%
    Employer Coverage
    7.76%
    Medicaid
    28.8%
    Medicare
    19.2%
    Non-Group
    1.48%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sarasota County, FL declined by 1.1% from 9.99% to 9.88%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.36 in Sarasota County, FL.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, 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 28.8% in Sarasota County, FL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.5% in Sarasota County, FL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sarasota County, FL employs 190k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sarasota County, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (27,628 people), Retail Trade (23,671 people), and Construction (18,035 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($127,414), Finance & Insurance ($80,745), and Wholesale Trade ($76,319).

    Employment

    Occupations

    190k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,014
    2.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.92%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sarasota County, FL grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 185k employees to 190k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sarasota County, FL, are Management Occupations (25,228 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22,448 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sarasota County, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    190k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,014
    2.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.92%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sarasota County, FL grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 185k employees to 190k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sarasota County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,628 people), Retail Trade (23,671 people), and Construction (18,035 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,270
    Median earning men ± $2,377
    $40,202
    Median earning women ± $1,366

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($93,605), Wholesale Trade ($85,091), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,966).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($60,852), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,461), and Public Administration ($55,257).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.23%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

    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
    1. 1,703
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,483
      Construction
    3. 1,204
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.87M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $964k
      Retail Trade
    3. $853k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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

    Voting results are not available for Sarasota County, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Florida

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    Rick Scott
    Senator from Florida1
    Assumed office on January 8, 2019
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
    Ashley Moody
    Senator from Florida2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Sarasota County, FL awarded 1,376 degrees. The student population of Sarasota County, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,614 male students and 2,813 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sarasota County, FL are White (771 and 60.4%), Hispanic or Latino (255 and 20%), Black or African American (110 and 8.61%), and Asian (65 and 5.09%).

    The largest universities in Sarasota County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Suncoast Technical College (729 and 53%), Ringling College of Art and Design (387 and 28.1%), and New College of Florida (147 and 10.7%).

    The most popular majors in Sarasota County, FL are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (139 and 10.1%), Illustration (120 and 8.72%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (85 and 6.18%).

    The median tuition costs are $52,600 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 2024 in Sarasota County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,427 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 4,427 students enrolled in Sarasota County, FL, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,177 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
      139 degrees awarded
    2. Illustration
      120 degrees awarded
    3. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      56 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sarasota County, FL was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 139 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Suncoast Technical College
      729 degrees awarded
    2. Ringling College of Art and Design
      387 degrees awarded
    3. New College of Florida
      147 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Suncoast Technical College with 729 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 552 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sarasota County, FL, which is 0.67 times less than the 824 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 771 degrees mean that there were 3.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 255 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sarasota County, FL was $411,800 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $373,100 to $411,800, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Sarasota County, FL is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sarasota County, FL have an average commute time of 24.5 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.

    In 2025, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.56%.

    Housing

    Property

    $411,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,642
    $162,776
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,144

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.7% of the housing units in Sarasota County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,416
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,422
    212k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,844

    In 2024, the median household income of the 212k households in Sarasota County, FL grew to $83,416 from the previous year's value of $80,633.

    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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sarasota County, FL is from Florida.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Florida
    0.473
    2023 Wage GINI in Florida

    In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.6%)
    3. Carpooled (8.54%)

    In 2024, 71.5% of workers in Sarasota County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.54%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sarasota County, FL have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Sarasota County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.56%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sarasota County, FL (38.7k out of 451k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 13.4% of the children was living in poverty in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.1%.

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    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.

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