Sarasota County, FL

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2020 Population

427,766

1.97% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

56.6

0.891% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.65%

3.31% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$64,644

3.87% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$269,300

7.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

174,884

2.84% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Sarasota County, FL had a population of 428k people with a median age of 56.6 and a median household income of $64,644. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sarasota County, FL grew from 419,496 to 427,766, a 1.97% increase and its median household income grew from $62,236 to $64,644, a 3.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sarasota County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), White (Hispanic) (7.07%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.29%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%).

None of the households in Sarasota County, 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.

95.1% of the residents in Sarasota County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sarasota County, FL are Suncoast Technical College (609 degrees awarded in 2020), Ringling College of Art and Design (346 degrees), and New College of Florida (192 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Sarasota County, FL was $269,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Sarasota County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Sarasota County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Sarasota County, FL borders Charlotte County, FL, DeSoto County, FL, and Manatee County, FL.

About the photo: Burns Square, Sarasota

Photo by Lawrence Lazare

Population & Diversity

Sarasota County, FL is home to a population of 428k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 12.2% of Sarasota County, FL residents were born outside of the country (52.1k people).

In 2020, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (353k people) in Sarasota County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.2k White (Hispanic) and 18.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

94.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.1% of Sarasota County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Sarasota County, FL was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sarasota County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
353k ± 583
White (Hispanic)
30.2k ± 1.13k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.4k ± 751

9.38%

Hispanic Population

40.1k people

9.38% of the people in Sarasota County, FL are hispanic (40.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sarasota County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

52.1k people

12.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

51.9k people

As of 2020, 12.2% of Sarasota County, FL residents (52.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sarasota County, FL was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15,671 ± 1,035
Korea
5,414 ± 556
Gulf War (2001-)
3,920 ± 547

Sarasota County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sarasota County, FL employs 175k people. The largest industries in Sarasota County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,707 people), Retail Trade (22,611 people), and Construction (16,485 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($61,424), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,954), and Information ($53,958).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

175k

2020 Value

± 3,728

2.84%

1 Year growth

± 2.87%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sarasota County, FL grew at a rate of 2.84%, from 170k employees to 175k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sarasota County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (22,458 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,771 people), and Management Occupations (18,382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sarasota County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

175k

2020 Value

± 3,728

2.84%

1 Year growth

± 2.87%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sarasota County, FL grew at a rate of 2.84%, from 170k employees to 175k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sarasota County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,707 people), Retail Trade (22,611 people), and Construction (16,485 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sarasota County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Sarasota County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,776

Median earning men ± $805

$31,233

Median earning women ± $717

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($66,318), Public Administration ($60,574), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,117).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,050), Public Administration ($42,852), and Manufacturing ($41,075).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

6,152
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,352
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,656
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.71M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.81M
Manufacturing
$1.66M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sarasota County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 54.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.557%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 27 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.557%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sarasota County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

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

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Sarasota County, FL awarded 1,280 degrees. The student population of Sarasota County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,316 male students and 2,333 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sarasota County, FL are White (822 and 66.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (200 and 16.2%), Black or African American (115 and 9.34%), and Asian (51 and 4.14%).

The largest universities in Sarasota County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Suncoast Technical College (609 and 47.6%), Ringling College of Art and Design (346 and 27%), and New College of Florida (192 and 15%).

The most popular majors in Sarasota County, FL are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (113 and 8.83%), Illustration (112 and 8.75%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (92 and 7.19%).

The median tuition costs in Sarasota County, FL are $45,130 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 2020 in Sarasota County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,649 (36.1% men and 63.9% 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 2020 there were 3,649 students enrolled in Sarasota County, FL, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,021 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Illustration
112 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
77 degree-majors awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
113 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sarasota County, FL was Illustration with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sarasota County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Suncoast Technical College
609 degrees awarded
Ringling College of Art and Design
346 degrees awarded
New College of Florida
192 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Suncoast Technical College with 609 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 560 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sarasota County, FL, which is 0.778 times less than the 720 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 822 degrees mean that there were 4.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 200 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 ($45,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,410) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

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 Sarasota County, FL was $269,300 in 2020, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $251,600 to $269,300, a 7.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Sarasota County, FL is 76.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Sarasota County, FL have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sarasota County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sarasota County, FL is $64,644. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sarasota County, FL was Census Tract 8.01 with a value of $136,810, followed by Census Tract 19.04 and Census Tract 19.03, with respective values of $135,469 and $131,397.

In 2021, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.23%.

Housing

Property

$269,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,825

$144,135

Median Property Taxes

±$3,076

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.2%

Homeownership

2020

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.2% of the housing units in Sarasota County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sarasota County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8.01
Census Tract 19.04
Census Tract 19.03

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sarasota County, FL was Census Tract 8.01 with a value of $136,810, followed by Census Tract 19.04 and Census Tract 19.03, with respective values of $135,469 and $131,397.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sarasota County, 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.

$64,644

Median Household Income

± $1,378

181k

Number of Households

± 2,981

In 2020, the median household income of the 181k households in Sarasota County, FL grew to $64,644 from the previous year's value of $62,236.

The following chart displays the households in Sarasota County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sarasota County, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2020

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Worked At Home (9.61%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2020, 79.8% of workers in Sarasota County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.61%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

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

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sarasota County, FL have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Sarasota County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sarasota County, 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 County, 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, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.23%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sarasota County, FL (36.5k out of 422k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 9.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 239 in Sarasota County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 148 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.1% of the population of Sarasota County, FL has health coverage, with 30.4% on employee plans, 9% on Medicaid, 28% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Sarasota County, FL see 1355 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.12% increase from the previous year (1314 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1360 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 568 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,355 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sarasota County, FL

Primary care physicians in Sarasota County, FL see an average of 1,355 patients per year. This represents a 3.12% increase from the previous year (1,314 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.2% under 18 years, 13.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 36.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

30.4%

Employer Coverage

Medicaid

28%

Medicare

19.9%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sarasota County, FL declined by 1.21% from 11% to 10.9%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.2 in Sarasota County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sarasota County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 21.4% in Sarasota County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sarasota County, FL.

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