Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL

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2024 Population

126,182

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

49.5

0.406% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.3%

5.47% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$63,415

3.29% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$309,700

9.16% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

51,564

2.65% 1-year growth

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24% 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.

91.1% 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 (891 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was $309,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 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 126k people, from which 91.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 16.2% of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (20.5k people).

In 2024, there were 6.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.3k people) in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are Spanish (20,793 households), Haitian (2,412 households), and Vietnamese (829 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,345

Women

52.6%

59,876

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 126,221 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

91.1%

2024 Citizenship

91.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.1% of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was 91.8%, 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)
79.3k ± 2.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 1.38k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
12.1k ± 1.76k

21.7%

Hispanic Population

27.4k people

21.7% of the people in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are hispanic (27.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,131 ± 1,552 people
Haiti
2,060 ± 1,105 people
Cuba
1,916 ± 1,066 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 4,131 Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Haiti with 2,060 and Cuba with 1,916.

Foreign-Born Population

16.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20.5k people

15.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.6k people

As of 2024, 16.2% of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL residents (20.5k 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 Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was 15.1%, 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
20,793 households (17.3%)
Haitian
2,412 households (2%)
Vietnamese
829 households (0.688%)

24% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 17.3% 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
3,150 ± 418
Gulf War (1990s)
1,234 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
1,071 ± 273

Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL.

Health

82.5% of the population of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 29.7% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 21.9% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,370 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,370 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 28% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.5%

Uninsured

29.7%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

21.9%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL grew by 5.29% from 16.6% to 17.5%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL employs 51.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL were Construction (5,580 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,421 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,072 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of companies & enterprises ($119,718), Legal services ($116,060), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($108,763).

Males in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,533. The income inequality in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,189

Women

48.8%

26,375

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL in 2024 was 51,564 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

51.6k

2024 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 50.2k employees to 51.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,757 people), Cashiers (1,636 people), and Retail salespersons (1,294 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.6k

2024 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 50.2k employees to 51.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,580 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,421 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,072 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

$43,951

Median earning men ± $2,502

$36,914

Median earning women ± $1,562

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,712), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,385), and Manufacturing ($64,146).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($150,052), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,487), and Information ($50,565).

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 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

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL awarded 891 degrees. The student population of Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 941 male students and 545 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are White (406 and 46.2%), Hispanic or Latino (324 and 36.9%), Black or African American (95 and 10.8%), and Two or More Races (40 and 4.56%).

The largest universities in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Manatee Technical College (891 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL are Facial Treatment Specialist (109 and 12.2%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (77 and 8.64%), and General Cosmetology (62 and 6.96%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,486 students enrolled in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, 63.3% men and 36.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 578 records, of which 33.6% were women and 66.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
62 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
47 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was General Cosmetology with 62 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

891 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Manatee Technical College with 891 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 428 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL, which is 0.924 times less than the 463 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 406 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 324 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 2024, 1.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.56% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (33k), Some college (21.2k), and Bachelors Degree (18.1k).

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 $309,700 in 2024, which is 0.931 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $283,700 to $309,700, a 9.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL is 67.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 25.1 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.

Housing

Property

$309,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,976

$36,740

Median Property Taxes

±$1,541

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

67.9%

Homeownership

2024

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.9% 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 68.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$63,415

Median Household Income

± $2,567

54.1k

Number of Households

± 2,010

In 2024, the median household income of the 54.1k households in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL grew to $63,415 from the previous year's value of $61,393.

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

0.44

2024 Wage GINI in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL

0.446

2023 Wage GINI in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL

In 2024, the income inequality in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.25% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (72.7%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (9.08%)

In 2024, 72.7% 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 (9.08%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% 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

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manatee County (West Central) PUMA, FL (16.5k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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.