Lake Sarasota is a CDP located in Sarasota County Florida. Lake Sarasota has a 2024 population of 3,538. Lake Sarasota is currently declining at a rate of -2.27% annually and its population has decreased by -14.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Sarasota is $106,952 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in Lake Sarasota is 36.7 years: 35.1 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Sarasota was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,463 | 93.57% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.57% |
| Other race | 47 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,274 | 2.91 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 721 | 3.37 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.45 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 199 | 3.24 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 67 | 3.19 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 6.27% |
| Associates Degree | 440 | 17.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 491 | 19.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 7.64% |
| High School Graduate | 870 | 34.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 366 | 14.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,386 | 2,210 | 637 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 71 | 30 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 11 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,436 | $47,250 | $39,557 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $53,214 |
| High School Graduate | $40,049 | $47,981 | $29,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $67,727 | $67,873 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,152 | $52,887 | $40,771 |
| Some College | $56,023 | $61,471 | $49,474 |
$47,152
Average Earnings
$52,887
Average Male
$40,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.57% of Lake Sarasota residents speak only English, while 8.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,384 | 156 | 4.61% |
| Other | 47 | 23 | 48.94% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 23 | 12.64% |
| Asian | 58 | 21 | 36.21% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.84%
Male Poverty Rate
5.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Sarasota is Other, with 48.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Sarasota is White, with 4.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.6% |
| High School | 7.82% |
| Some College | 6.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.94% |
| Female Employed | 1.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,296 | $106,747 |
| Households | $100,958 | $106,952 |
| Married Families | $110,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,486 | $91,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
230
Number of Veterans
201
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 8.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.42%
Born in Lake Sarasota
92.7%
Native Born
7.3%
Foreign Born
4.54%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
92.7% of Lake Sarasota residents were born in the United States, with 42.42% having been born in Florida. 4.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,538 | -82 | -2.27% |
| 2023 | 3,620 | -81 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 3,701 | -331 | -8.21% |
| 2021 | 4,032 | -116 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 4,148 | -601 | -12.66% |
| 2019 | 4,749 | 108 | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 4,641 | -77 | -1.63% |
| 2017 | 4,718 | 113 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 4,605 | -154 | -3.24% |
| 2015 | 4,759 | -36 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 4,795 | -281 | -5.54% |
| 2013 | 5,076 | -263 | -4.93% |
| 2012 | 5,339 | 30 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 5,309 | 630 | 13.46% |
| 2010 | 4,679 | 0 | 0% |