Longboat Key is a town located in Manatee County Florida. Longboat Key has a 2024 population of 7,483. Longboat Key is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,501 in 2020.
The average household income in Longboat Key is $245,179 with a poverty rate of 4.52%. The median age in Longboat Key is 71.5 years: 72.8 years for males, and 70.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Longboat Key was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,141 | 95.06% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,172 | 1.8 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Married | 2,834 | 2.07 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 1,293 | 1.2 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Male | 40 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 1.8 | 100 | 0 |
2.06
Average Family Size
1.8
Average Household Size
93.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 1.02% |
| Associates Degree | 424 | 5.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,398 | 32.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,713 | 36.58% |
| High School Graduate | 801 | 10.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 1,004 | 13.54% |
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 | 6,937 | 6,905 | 4,837 |
| Hispanic | 321 | 277 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 180 | 101 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 75 |
| Other Race | 37 | 27 | 10 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,855 | $101,786 | $33,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $155,682 | $195,852 | $51,683 |
| High School Graduate | $44,250 | $70,114 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,844 | $116,250 | $36,411 |
| Some College | $49,110 | $49,371 | $0 |
$78,844
Average Earnings
$116,250
Average Male
$36,411
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Longboat Key residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,016 | 308 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 17 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 86 | 14 | 16.28% |
| Multiple | 214 | 8 | 3.74% |
4.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Longboat Key is Asian, with 16.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Longboat Key is Multiple, with 3.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.16% |
| High School | 11.24% |
| Some College | 5.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $156,442 | $265,390 |
| Households | $143,365 | $245,179 |
| Married Families | $156,154 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,726 | $199,274 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
77.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
83.5%
Male Marriage Rate
72.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
760
Number of Veterans
741
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 403 |
| Korea | 209 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 585 |
| 65 to 74 | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 10.73% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 5.15% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
22.2%
Labor Force Participation
21.4%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
5.76%
Born in Longboat Key
86.22%
Native Born
13.78%
Foreign Born
4.55%
Non Citizen
9.23%
Naturalized
86.22% of Longboat Key residents were born in the United States, with 5.76% having been born in Florida. 4.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,462 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 7,466 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 7,470 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 7,475 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 7,479 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 7,483 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 7,488 | -90 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 7,578 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 7,573 | 72 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 7,501 | 193 | 2.64% |
| 2019 | 7,308 | -12 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 7,320 | 16 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 7,304 | 28 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 7,276 | 70 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 7,206 | 112 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 7,094 | 62 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 7,032 | 55 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 6,977 | 59 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 6,918 | 26 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 6,892 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,603 | 1,666 | 28.06% |
| 1990 | 5,937 | 1,094 | 22.59% |
| 1980 | 4,843 | 1,993 | 69.93% |
| 1970 | 2,850 | -4,612 | -61.81% |