Manatee County's estimated 2026 population is 486,142 with a growth rate of 2.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Manatee County is the 15th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 323,442 and has seen a growth of 50.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Manatee County includes 74.6% White, 7.93% Black or African American, 4.24% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (74.6%)
Two or more races (10.45%)
Black or African American (7.93%)
Other race (4.24%)
Asian (2.2%)
Native American (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310,362 | 74.6% |
| Two or more races | 43,488 | 10.45% |
| Black or African American | 32,970 | 7.93% |
| Other race | 17,636 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 9,170 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 2,061 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 333 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Manatee County's average per capita income is $45,834. Household income levels show a median of $75,792. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,695 | $137,073 |
| Families | $95,295 | $126,609 |
| Households | $75,792 | $107,117 |
| Non Families | $44,314 | $66,161 |
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