Florida Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 459,547 (100%) |
| Population Density | 826 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $83,416 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,835 |
| Median Home Value | $411,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 266,492 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 162,776 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 49,428 (18.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54,288 (20.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 212,204 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 133,717 (63.0%) |
The table below compares Sarasota County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Florida by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 14 | 80th |
| Population Density | # 9 | 88th |
| Median Household Income | # 9 | 88th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 97th |
| Diversity Index | # 60 | 12th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Florida Census Data Comparison Tool.
