Sarasota County's estimated 2026 population is 483,927 with a growth rate of 0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sarasota County is the 15th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 379,942 and has seen a growth of 27.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 57.4 years
Female: 58.5 years
Male: 55.8 years
There are 395,222 adults, (172,362 of whom are seniors) in Sarasota County.
Female: 239,188 (52%)
Male: 220,359 (48%)
The racial composition of Sarasota County includes 82.18% White, 3.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377,661 | 82.18% |
| Two or more races | 41,886 | 9.11% |
| Black or African American | 18,197 | 3.96% |
| Other race | 11,229 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 8,919 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 1,418 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 237 | 0.05% |
Sarasota County's average per capita income is $48,798. Household income levels show a median of $83,416. The poverty rate stands at 8.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,856 | $157,264 |
| Families | $102,230 | $146,174 |
| Households | $83,416 | $124,732 |
| Non Families | $51,792 | $85,002 |
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