Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL

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2023 Population

123,480

0.0154% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

49.3

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

14%

4.78% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$61,393

7.17% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$283,700

10.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

49,373

0.842% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL had a population of 123k people with a median age of 49.3 and a median household income of $61,393. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL grew from 123,461 to 123,480, a 0.0154% increase and its median household income grew from $57,287 to $61,393, a 7.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.19%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.43%), White (Hispanic) (7.28%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.54%).

22.4% of the households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, 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.

91.8% of the residents in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are Manatee Technical College (870 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was $283,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL borders Hillsborough County (Southwest)--Tampa City (South) PUMA, FL, Manatee County (North) PUMA, FL, Manatee County (South) PUMA, FL, and Sarasota County (Central & Gulf Coast) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 123k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.1% of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (18.6k people).

In 2023, there were 7.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.7k people) in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.18k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are Spanish (18,892 households), Haitian (1,957 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (686 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,306

Women

52.2%

58,823

Men

47.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 123,129 inhabitants, with 47.8% men, and 52.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.8%

2023 Citizenship

92.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91.8% of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.7k ± 2.85k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.43k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.18k ± 1.84k

20.1%

Hispanic Population

24.8k people

20.1% of the people in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are hispanic (24.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,259 ± 1,383 people
Canada
1,470 ± 936 people
Haiti
1,308 ± 883 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,259 Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Canada with 1,470 and Haiti with 1,308.

Foreign-Born Population

15.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.6k people

13.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

As of 2023, 15.1% of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents (18.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was 13.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,892 households (16.1%)
Haitian
1,957 households (1.66%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
686 households (0.583%)

22.4% of the households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 16.1% of the households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,289 ± 446
Gulf War (1990s)
1,093 ± 308
Gulf War (2001-)
909 ± 295

Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL employs 49.4k people. The largest industries in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are Construction (5,014 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,029 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,950 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($120,929), Not specified retail trade ($113,305), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($108,487).

Males in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,774. The income inequality in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,754

Women

48.2%

26,576

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 51,330 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

49.4k

2022 Value

−0.842%

1 Year decline

± −0.842%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.842%, from 49.8k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, are Cashiers (1,587 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,489 people), and Retail salespersons (1,368 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, 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

49.4k

2022 Value

−0.842%

1 Year decline

± −0.842%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.842%, from 49.8k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,014 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,029 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,950 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,886

Median earning men ± $2,084

$34,822

Median earning women ± $1,892

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,041), Public Administration ($63,472), and Wholesale Trade ($58,369).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($68,966), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,222), and Information ($47,927).

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.

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 26 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

Voting results are not available for Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

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.

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 26 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 2022, universities in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL awarded 870 degrees. The student population of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 608 male students and 446 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are White (381 and 45.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (323 and 38.5%), Black or African American (86 and 10.3%), and Two or More Races (33 and 3.94%).

The largest universities in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Manatee Technical College (870 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are Facial Treatment Specialist (90 and 10.3%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (64 and 7.36%), and Welding Technology (53 and 6.09%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,054 students enrolled in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, 57.7% men and 42.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 454 records, of which 37.7% were women and 62.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
52 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
47 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Manatee Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

870 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Manatee Technical College with 870 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 398 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, which is 0.843 times less than the 472 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 381 degrees mean that there were 1.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 323 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.19% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.2k), Some college (21.1k), and Bachelors Degree (16k).

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 Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was $283,700 in 2023, which is 0.935 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $257,200 to $283,700, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL is $61,393. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

Housing

Property

$283,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,137

$35,665

Median Property Taxes

±$1,540

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 Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2023

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.3% of the housing units in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, 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.

$61,393

Median Household Income

± $2,081

52.2k

Number of Households

± 1,870

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.2k households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL grew to $61,393 from the previous year's value of $57,287.

The following chart displays the households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, 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

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (8.69%)

In 2023, 73.1% of workers in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (8.69%).

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

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL (17.1k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

83.4% of the population of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 30.5% on employee plans, 15.5% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.6%

Uninsured

30.5%

Employer Coverage

15.5%

Medicaid

21.6%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL grew by 2.61% from 16.2% to 16.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.