Sarasota County's 2026 population is estimated at 485,654, reflecting a 0.94% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sarasota County is the 16th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 379,942 and has grown 27.82% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 57.4 years
Female: 58.5 years
Male: 55.8 years
There are 395,222 adults, (172,362 of whom are seniors) in Sarasota County.
Female: 239,188 (52%)
Male: 220,359 (48%)
The racial composition of Sarasota County includes 82.18% White, 3.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377,661 | 82.18% |
| Two or more races | 41,886 | 9.11% |
| Black or African American | 18,197 | 3.96% |
| Other race | 11,229 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 8,919 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 1,418 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 237 | 0.05% |
Sarasota County 's average per capita income is $48,798. Household income levels show a median of $83,416. The poverty rate stands at 8.59%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,856 | $157,264 |
| Families | $102,230 | $146,174 |
| Households | $83,416 | $124,732 |
| Non Families | $51,792 | $85,002 |
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