Sarasota, Florida Population 2023

56,003

Sarasota is a city located in Sarasota County Florida. Sarasota has a 2023 population of 56,003. It is also the county seat of Sarasota County.Sarasota is currently growing at a rate of 1.12% annually and its population has increased by 3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 54,155 in 2020.

The average household income in Sarasota is $104,910 with a poverty rate of 14.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Sarasota is 49 years, 47.3 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.

Sarasota is a city located in the state of Florida. Specifically, it is located in Sarasota County, where it is the county seat. Sarasota is located along Florida’s southwestern coast and includes the Sarasota Bay and multiple barrier islands.

Sarasota Population Statistics

Over 16% of the population lives below the federal poverty line. Some of the city’s top employers include Board’s Head, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Aviation Recorders, and Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.

Sarasota Population Growth

Sarasota has primarily seen growth in its population since the 1910 census. The city’s population was over 11,000 by 1940 before tripling in 1960. The city reached over 50,000 residents at the time of the 1990 census and continued to grow through the next decade. However, at the time of the 2010 census, the population had dropped by 1.5%. However, current estimates show that the population has since rebounded and has grown by 9% since the last census, indicating that this coastal city has much growth in its future.

Sarasota’s history began over 10,000 years ago, with research showing that native people occupied it. Europeans first discovered the area in the early 1500s. In 1539, the city was named “ZaraSota” by Hernando de Soto. At this time, Sarasota was not settled but was instead a place for fishing camps.

During the 1800s, Sarasota was the site of Fort Armistead. Because of epidemics, however, the fort was abandoned. Many of the natives were also killed by these illnesses, while the remaining inhabitants were forced to move south.

European cities began arriving at what was now known as Zara Zote during the 1840s. As the area was settled, it took on the name Sara Sota before becoming Sarasota. The village was incorporated as a town in 1902. It was later incorporated as a city in 1913.

Throughout the early 20th century, the city began to expand, taking over the neighboring communities. The city grew with the development of grand estates along Shell Beach, a hotel, and the railroad. An interesting fact is that Sarasota attracted members of the Ringling family of the Ringling Brothers Circus.

After World War I was when the city began to see growth, with many moving here to find jobs. Unfortunately, the city was affected by the Great Depression, like many others. Many of the city’s wealthiest residents went into bankruptcy following the market crash. However, just as other cities did, Sarasota did recover from this financial crisis. However, many years later, an economic crisis would once again plague the city. Sarasota is believed to be an epicenter of the real estate crash of 2008, which affected much of the United States.

Today, the city is a mix of history and modern attractions. Many historic homes and neighborhoods remain intact, while other areas of the city have been updated with shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. The city’s economy is primarily based on tourism, with many coming to the city to enjoy the beautiful beaches and all that Sarasota has to offer.

Sarasota Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sarasota was:

  • White: 73.92%
  • Black or African American: 15.54%
  • Two or more races: 7.04%
  • Asian: 1.88%
  • Other race: 1.49%
  • Native American: 0.15%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
State
Florida
Land Area (mi²)
14.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,804.40/sq mi
Growth Rate
1.12% (623)
Growth Since 2020
3.41% (1,848)
The current population of Sarasota, Florida is 56,003 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 54,155.

Sarasota, Florida Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Sarasota Population by Race

Sarasota Population Pyramid 2023

Sarasota Median Age

49

Total

47.3

Male

50.7

Female

Sarasota Adults

There are 45,721 adults, (14,925 of whom are seniors) in Sarasota.

Sarasota Age Dependency

74.7

Age Dependency Ratio

48.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

26.2

Child Dependency Ratio

Sarasota Sex Ratio

Female28,67353.31%
Male25,11346.69%

Sarasota Population by Age

Sarasota Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

2.84

Average Family Size

2.1

Average Household Size

56.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Sarasota Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Sarasota Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Sarasota Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 67.69%.

Sarasota Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$35,350

Average Earnings

$40,377

Average Male

$31,449

Average Female

Sarasota Earnings by Educational Attainment

Sarasota Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Sarasota Language

82.55% of Sarasota residents speak only English, while 17.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.22% of the population.

Sarasota Language

Sarasota Poverty by Race

rate

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14.36%

Overall Poverty Rate

13.77%

Male Poverty Rate

14.87%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sarasota

The race most likely to be in poverty in Sarasota is Black, with 43.01% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Sarasota is White, with 9.25% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.62%.

Sarasota Poverty

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Sarasota Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Sarasota Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Sarasota Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Sarasota Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

40.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

43.3%

Male Marriage Rate

37.2%

Female Marriage Rate

Sarasota Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Sarasota Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

Sarasota Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Sarasota Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

3,629

Number of Veterans

3,248

Male Veterans

381

Female Veterans

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Sarasota Veterans by War

count

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Sarasota Veterans by Age

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Sarasota Veterans by Race

Sarasota Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

10.45%

Veteran Poverty Rate

31.68%

Veteran Disability Rate

Sarasota Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

53.7%

Labor Force Participation

52.1%

Employment Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Sarasota Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Sarasota Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Sarasota Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

31.76%

Born in Sarasota

83.81%

Native Born

14.4%

Foreign Born

7.19%

Non Citizen

7.22%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

83.81% of Sarasota residents were born in the United States, with 31.76% having been born in Florida. 7.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Sarasota Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Sarasota Population by Year