Manatee County's 2026 population is estimated at 486,142, reflecting a 2.94% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Manatee County is the 15th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 323,442 and has grown 50.3% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.6 years
Female: 51.1 years
Male: 48.1 years
There are 354,610 adults, (122,539 of whom are seniors) in Manatee County.
Female: 221,231 (51.5%)
Male: 208,561 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Manatee County includes 71.61% White, 7.76% Black or African American, 4.86% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307,768 | 71.61% |
| Two or more races | 54,921 | 12.78% |
| Black or African American | 33,373 | 7.76% |
| Other race | 20,872 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 9,849 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 2,629 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 380 | 0.09% |
Manatee County 's average per capita income is $47,427. Household income levels show a median of $78,457. The poverty rate stands at 9.77%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,097 | $140,709 |
| Families | $100,056 | $130,700 |
| Households | $78,457 | $109,837 |
| Non Families | $44,513 | $67,299 |
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