Sarasota County, FL

County

Cities in Sarasota County

Neighborhoods in Sarasota County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sarasota

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.7%

Households with Children

17.3%

School Enrollment K-12

31,772

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.3%
School Age (5-17): 10.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.9%
Working Age (35-54): 19.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.4%
Seniors (65+): 37.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.2%
High School / GED: 25.0%
Some College or Associate's: 28.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.7%
Single Parents: 5.6%
Couples & Adults: 45.9%
Living Alone: 36.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
Asian: 1.9%
Black or African American: 3.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 24.7%
Puerto Rican: 17.2%
Cuban: 21.2%
Dominican: 2.4%
Central American: 9.1%
South American: 16.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 58.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 22.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 62.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.2%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 5.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 84.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources