Sarasota is a city located in Manatee County, Florida. Sarasota has a 2025 population of 59,211. Sarasota is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 7.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,188 in 2020.
The average household income in Sarasota is $127,400 with a poverty rate of 14.34%.The median age in Sarasota is 49.3 years: 47.3 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sarasota includes 69% White, 15.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 38,793 | 69% |
Black or African American | 8,606 | 15.31% |
Two or more races | 6,451 | 11.47% |
Asian | 1,181 | 2.1% |
Other race | 1,151 | 2.05% |
Native American | 32 | 0.06% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Sarasota's average per capita income is $40,261. Household income levels show a median of $70,065. The poverty rate stands at 14.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $109,774 | - |
Families | $86,534 | $163,795 |
Households | $70,065 | $127,400 |
Non Families | $48,037 | $84,850 |
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