Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL

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2024 Population
175,392
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
58.2
0.172% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
7.35%
4.78% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$84,581
4.19% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$386,500
10.7% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
61,315
4.27% 1-year growth

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14.2% of the households in Sarasota County (East) 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.

96.4% of the residents in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL are Meridian College (57 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was $386,500, and the homeownership rate was 83.8%.

Most people in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 175k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.7% of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (20.5k people).

In 2024, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.57k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL are Spanish (10,425 households), Russian (3,050 households), and German (1,269 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
86,288
Women
51.5%
81,247
Men
48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 167,535 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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Citizenship

96.4%
2024 Citizenship
96.7%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.4% of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, 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 (East) PUMA, FL was 96.7%, 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 (East) PUMA, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    146k ± 2.58k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    7.57k ± 1.22k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.14k ± 748
8.81%
Hispanic Population
15.5k people

In 2024, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.57k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.81% of the people in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL are hispanic (15.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    1,700 ± 1,007 people
  2. Cuba
    1,431 ± 925 people
  3. Ukraine
    1,024 ± 783 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was Canada, the natal country of 1,700 Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 1,431 and Ukraine with 1,024.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.7%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
20.5k people
10.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
18.2k people

As of 2024, 11.7% of Sarasota County (East) 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 Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    10,425 households (6.15%)
  2. Russian
    3,050 households (1.8%)
  3. German
    1,269 households (0.748%)

14.2% of the households in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 6.15% of the households in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    7,377 ± 742
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,571 ± 315
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,422 ± 287

Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.7 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL employs 61.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL were Construction (7,138 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,701 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,952 people), and the highest paying industries were Public finance activities ($174,329), Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($162,387), and Scientific research & development services ($150,575).

Males in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,604. The income inequality in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,652
Women
48.4%
31,663
Men
51.6%

The workforce of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL in 2023 was 61,315 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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Occupations

61.3k
2023 Value
4.27%
1 Year growth
± 4.27%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 58.8k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL, are Other managers (2,146 people), Registered nurses (2,135 people), and Customer service representatives (2,012 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.3k
2023 Value
4.27%
1 Year growth
± 4.27%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 58.8k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL, are Construction (7,138 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,701 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,952 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, 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

$54,781
Median earning men ± $3,265
$39,608
Median earning women ± $3,271

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($137,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,898), and Public Administration ($67,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($75,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,580), and Public Administration ($49,835).

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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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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

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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 2023, universities in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL awarded 57 degrees. The student population of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL are White (27 and 47.4%), Black or African American (18 and 31.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (12 and 21.1%).

The largest universities in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Meridian College (57 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL are General Cosmetology (19 and 33.3%), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (16 and 28.1%), and Dental Assisting (9 and 15.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 144 students enrolled in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL, 4.86% men and 95.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 88 records, of which 94.3% were women and 5.68% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Cosmetology
    19 degrees awarded
  2. Dental Assisting
    9 degrees awarded
  3. Medical Assistant
    7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was General Cosmetology with 19 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Meridian College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
57 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Meridian College with 57 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL, which is 0.0179 times less than the 56 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 27 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 18 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.486% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.549% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (39.7k), Some college (32.6k), and Bachelors Degree (27.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was $386,500 in 2024, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $349,000 to $386,500, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL is 83.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$386,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$4,633
$65,895
Median Property Taxes
±$2,021

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 (East) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

83.8%
Homeownership
2024
67.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 83.8% of the housing units in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.2%.

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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.
$84,581
Median Household Income
± $2,168
78.6k
Number of Households
± 2,530

In 2024, the median household income of the 78.6k households in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL grew to $84,581 from the previous year's value of $81,181.

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Wage Distribution

0.47
2023 Wage GINI in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL
0.465
2022 Wage GINI in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL

In 2023, the income inequality in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (71.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.7%)
  3. Carpooled (9.07%)

In 2024, 71.1% of workers in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.07%).

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Commute Time

27.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, 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 (East) PUMA, 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 (East) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL (12.8k out of 174k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sarasota County (East) 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.

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Health

91.6% of the population of Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 7.75% on Medicaid, 29.2% on Medicare, 18.8% on non-group plans, and 1.95% 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, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.8% under 18 years, 12.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 38.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.44%
Uninsured
33.9%
Employer Coverage
7.75%
Medicaid
29.2%
Medicare
18.8%
Non-Group
1.95%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sarasota County (East) PUMA, FL declined by 1.66% from 8.58% to 8.44%.

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