North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

889,339

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

9.16%

1.05% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$80,859

3.3% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$402,200

9.38% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

379,848

3.88% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, 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.

94.2% of the residents in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL are State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota (1,771 degrees awarded in 2024), State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota (1,771 degrees), and Manatee Technical College (891 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL was $402,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL was 2 cars per household.

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL borders Arcadia, FL, Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, Punta Gorda, FL, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, and Wauchula, FL.

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United States Florida

Population & Diversity

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL is home to a population of 889k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.6% of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL residents were born outside of the country (121k people).

In 2024, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (658k people) in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 64k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 50.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2024 Citizenship

94.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.2% of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
658k ± 1.64k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
64k ± 3.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.5k ± 1.44k

14.4%

Hispanic Population

128k people

14.4% of the people in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL are hispanic (128k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

13.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

121k people

12.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

112k people

As of 2024, 13.6% of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL residents (121k 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 North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL was 12.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
28,895 ± 1,487
Gulf War (2001-)
9,577 ± 924
Gulf War (1990s)
7,567 ± 792

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL.

Health

89.2% of the population of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 9.28% on Medicaid, 25.6% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 1.59% 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, 48.2% were men and 51.8% 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 16.7% under 18 years, 14.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 32.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

9.28%

Medicaid

25.6%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL grew by 0.0354% from 10.8% to 10.8%.

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

Economy

The economy of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL employs 380k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (54,094 people), Retail Trade (48,498 people), and Construction (36,094 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($111,345), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,500), and Finance & Insurance ($78,524).

Employment

Occupations

380k

2024 Value

± 5,860

3.88%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL grew at a rate of 3.88%, from 366k employees to 380k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, are Management Occupations (47,765 people), Sales & Related Occupations (45,132 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (41,989 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, 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

380k

2024 Value

± 5,860

3.88%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL grew at a rate of 3.88%, from 366k employees to 380k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (54,094 people), Retail Trade (48,498 people), and Construction (36,094 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, though some of these residents may live in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,179

Median earning men ± $952

$40,517

Median earning women ± $835

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,779), Wholesale Trade ($76,261), and Public Administration ($74,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($64,240), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,438), and Public Administration ($53,835).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,813
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,452
Construction
1,958
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.79M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.71M
Retail Trade
$1.4M
Construction

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

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 North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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 North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL awarded 4,113 degrees. The student population of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,767 male students and 9,182 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL are White (2,287 and 57.8%), Hispanic or Latino (978 and 24.7%), Black or African American (311 and 7.87%), and Asian (139 and 3.52%).

The largest universities in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL by number of degrees awarded are State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota (1,771 and 43.1%), State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota (1,771 and 43.1%), and Manatee Technical College (891 and 21.7%).

The most popular majors in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,018 and 24.8%), Registered Nursing (321 and 7.8%), and Facial Treatment Specialist (158 and 3.84%).

The median tuition costs are $52,600 for private four year colleges, and $3,796 and $14,762 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 North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 14,949 (38.6% men and 61.4% 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 2024 there were 14,949 students enrolled in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,533 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,018 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,018 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
1,771 degrees awarded
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
1,771 degrees awarded
Manatee Technical College
891 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota with 1,771 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,615 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, which is 0.647 times less than the 2,498 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 2,287 degrees mean that there were 2.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 978 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 ($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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL was $402,200 in 2024, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $367,700 to $402,200, a 9.38% increase. The homeownership rate in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL is 75.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$402,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,833

$294,149

Median Property Taxes

±$4,421

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 North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.6%

Homeownership

2024

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.6% of the housing units in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, 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.

$80,859

Median Household Income

± $1,200

389k

Number of Households

± 5,454

In 2024, the median household income of the 389k households in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL grew to $80,859 from the previous year's value of $78,278.

The following chart displays the households in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, 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.

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 2024

Drove Alone (70.7%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (9.23%)

In 2024, 70.7% of workers in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.23%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (80.2k out of 876k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, 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.