Sarasota, FL

Census Place

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2024 Population

56,970

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

48.2

2.23% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

15%

4.61% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$72,105

2.91% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$463,000

13% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

25,427

0.431% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Sarasota, 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.

92.3% of the residents in Sarasota, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sarasota, FL are Ringling College of Art and Design (387 degrees awarded in 2024), New College of Florida (147 degrees), and East West College of Natural Medicine (15 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Sarasota, FL was $463,000, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%.

Most people in Sarasota, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sarasota, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sarasota, FL is home to a population of 57k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 16.1% of Sarasota, FL residents were born outside of the country (9.19k people).

In 2024, there were 4.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Sarasota, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.74k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.3%

2024 Citizenship

92.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.3% of Sarasota, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sarasota, FL was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sarasota, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
36k ± 1.11k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.24k ± 745
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.74k ± 960

17.9%

Hispanic Population

10.2k people

17.9% of the people in Sarasota, FL are hispanic (10.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

16.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.19k people

14.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.38k people

As of 2024, 16.1% of Sarasota, FL residents (9.19k 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, FL was 14.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
838 ± 192
Gulf War (2001-)
562 ± 194
Gulf War (1990s)
448 ± 149

Sarasota, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sarasota, FL.

Health

84.4% of the population of Sarasota, FL has health coverage, with 30.4% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 21.2% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 1.01% 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, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.6%

Uninsured

30.4%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

21.2%

Medicare

18.1%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sarasota, FL grew by 4.66% from 14.9% to 15.6%.

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

Economy

The economy of Sarasota, FL employs 25.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sarasota, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,248 people), Retail Trade (3,024 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,795 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($162,917), Utilities ($96,667), and Finance & Insurance ($77,703).

Employment

Occupations

25.4k

2024 Value

± 1,286

0.431%

1 Year growth

± 7.13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sarasota, FL grew at a rate of 0.431%, from 25.3k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sarasota, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,297 people), Management Occupations (2,665 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,509 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sarasota, 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

25.4k

2024 Value

± 1,286

0.431%

1 Year growth

± 7.13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sarasota, FL grew at a rate of 0.431%, from 25.3k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sarasota, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,248 people), Retail Trade (3,024 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,795 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sarasota, FL, though some of these residents may live in Sarasota, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,643

Median earning men ± $1,923

$36,113

Median earning women ± $2,103

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($157,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,292), and Information ($92,700).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($162,917), Construction ($65,417), and Information ($56,121).

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.

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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, FL awarded 549 degrees. The student population of Sarasota, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 838 male students and 1,736 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sarasota, FL are White (259 and 56.2%), Hispanic or Latino (81 and 17.6%), Asian (50 and 10.8%), and Two or More Races (35 and 7.59%).

The largest universities in Sarasota, FL by number of degrees awarded are Ringling College of Art and Design (387 and 70.5%), New College of Florida (147 and 26.8%), and East West College of Natural Medicine (15 and 2.73%).

The most popular majors in Sarasota, FL are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (139 and 25.3%), Illustration (120 and 21.9%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (56 and 10.2%).

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, 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 2,574 (32.6% men and 67.4% 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 2,574 students enrolled in Sarasota, FL, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,188 records, of which 68% were women and 32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
139 degrees awarded
Illustration
120 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
56 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sarasota, 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, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ringling College of Art and Design
387 degrees awarded
New College of Florida
147 degrees awarded
East West College of Natural Medicine
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ringling College of Art and Design with 387 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 157 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sarasota, FL, which is 0.401 times less than the 392 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 259 degrees mean that there were 3.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 81 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 Sarasota, FL was $463,000 in 2024, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $409,700 to $463,000, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Sarasota, FL is 57.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sarasota, FL have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sarasota, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$463,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$29,277

$14,799

Median Property Taxes

±$852

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

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

Rent vs Own

57.5%

Homeownership

2024

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.5% of the housing units in Sarasota, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sarasota, 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.

$72,105

Median Household Income

± $4,968

25.8k

Number of Households

± 1,208

In 2024, the median household income of the 25.8k households in Sarasota, FL grew to $72,105 from the previous year's value of $70,065.

The following chart displays the households in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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 (71.5%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
Carpooled (9.58%)

In 2024, 71.5% of workers in Sarasota, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.58%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sarasota, FL have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.691% of the workforce in Sarasota, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sarasota, FL (7.96k out of 53k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.