Census-designated place · Florida
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Lakewood Ranch, census-designated place, mostly in Manatee County (98.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Sarasota County, Florida. Lakewood Ranch had 43,945 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±3,088). GEOID 1239067.
Residents, 2020-2024
43,945
±3,088 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 34,877
Median household income
$122,925
±$7,055 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$678,200
±$26,439 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,299
±$114 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Lakewood Ranch and what county is it in?
Lakewood Ranch is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Manatee County (98.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Sarasota County, Florida. It covers 46.1 square miles of land, 757 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lakewood Ranch is in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee County | 34,163 | 98.0% |
| Sarasota County | 714 | 2.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lakewood Ranch, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lakewood Ranch's population at 43,945 (±3,088). The 2020 Census counted 34,877 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lakewood Ranch is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lakewood Ranch | Manatee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,945 ±3,088 | 429,792 | – |
| Households | 17,888 ±822 | 176,747 | – |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.11 | 2.40 | – |
| Housing units | 21,049 ±888 | 221,234 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lakewood Ranch?
The median resident of Lakewood Ranch is 53.5 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 30.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lakewood Ranch | Manatee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 ±1.4 | 49.6 | – |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±1.6 pts | 17.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.8% ±1.9 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±1.4 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% ±1.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.8% ±2.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2% ±2.0 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.6% ±2.6 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±1.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±1.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±0.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.4% ±0.5 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.6% ±4.0 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.0% ±2.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.5% ±2.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 9.3% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lakewood Ranch earn?
Half of Lakewood Ranch's 17,888 households earn less than $122,925 a year (±$7,055), against $78,457 in Manatee County and $74,568 in Florida. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lakewood Ranch | Manatee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,925 ±$7,055 | $78,457 | – |
| Mean household income | $163,977 ±$8,484 | $109,837 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,795 ±$3,978 | $46,573 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9% ±6.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% ±0.6 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±1.2 pts | 91.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lakewood Ranch?
Owners occupy 80.0% of Lakewood Ranch's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $678,200 by its owner (±$26,439). The median renter pays $2,299 a month including utilities, and 53.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lakewood Ranch | Manatee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $678,200 ±$26,439 | $391,400 | – |
| Median gross rent | $2,299 ±$114 | $1,671 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.3% ±8.4 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,928 ±$202 | $2,079 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0% ±2.4 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.0% ±2.4 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 21,049 ±888 | 221,234 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.3% ±7.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3% ±2.6 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 20.6% ±2.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 47.8% ±2.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lakewood Ranch work and get to work?
57.8% of Lakewood Ranch's workers drive alone and 31.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Lakewood Ranch | Manatee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.6% ±2.2 pts | 54.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 57.8% ±4.2 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±1.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.6% ±4.3 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min ±1.8 | 27.3 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lakewood Ranch?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Lakewood Ranch, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,265 (Tract 20.19) to $211,765 (Tract 20.22).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20.23Manatee County | 8,416 | $115,194 |
| Tract 20.19Manatee County | 8,108 | $84,265 |
| Tract 20.16Manatee County | 5,866 | $130,072 |
| Tract 20.21Manatee County | 10,118 | $148,164 |
| Tract 20.08Manatee County | 6,763 | $120,508 |
| Tract 27.25Sarasota County | 9,406 | $129,460 |
| Tract 20.17Manatee County | 3,826 | $95,606 |
| Tract 20.20Manatee County | 9,338 | $133,472 |
| Tract 20.22Manatee County | 2,488 | $211,765 |
| Tract 20.14Manatee County | 8,277 | $132,266 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lakewood Ranch) · Census block assignment files
How does Lakewood Ranch compare with other places in Florida?
Lakewood Ranch ranks 52nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 95th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 612th | 770 |
| Median household income | 52nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 88th | 763 |
| Median home value | 62nd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 514th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th | 733 |
| Median age | 170th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 261st | 760 |
| Work from home | 37th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 352nd | 764 |
Lakewood Ranch's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lakewood Ranch?
9 of the 57 figures for Lakewood Ranch on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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