Census-designated place · Florida
North Sarasota, Florida
North Sarasota, census-designated place, in Sarasota County, Florida. North Sarasota had 2,418 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,824 (±801). GEOID 1249787.
Residents, 2020 Census
2,418
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,824 ±801
Median household income
$85,179
±$30,360 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$241,600
±$51,540 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,076
±$244 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is North Sarasota and what county is it in?
North Sarasota is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Sarasota County, Florida. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 2,942 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Sarasota is in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Sarasota, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,418 residents in North Sarasota, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,824 (±801).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Sarasota is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,824 ±801 | 459,547 | −5,982 |
| Households | 965 ±283 | 212,204 | −2,314 |
| Average household size | 2.89 ±0.50 | 2.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,172 ±291 | 266,492 | −2,574 |
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 North Sarasota?
The median resident of North Sarasota is 37.7 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.5%. 22.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±9.6 | 57.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±7.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±6.1 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Male | 55.9% ±6.4 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.5% ±17.0 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.0% ±14.2 pts | 80.0% | −26.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.7% ±13.5 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.1% ±10.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.5% ±10.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.3% ±13.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±4.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 7.5% ±5.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.5% ±11.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.9% ±11.3 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.4% ±14.2 pts | 40.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±3.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.3% ±16.0 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 North Sarasota earn?
Half of North Sarasota's 965 households earn less than $85,179 a year (±$30,360), against $83,416 in Sarasota County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,666 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $35,513 after inflation.
| Measure | North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,179 ±$30,360 | $83,416 | +$35,513 |
| Mean household income | $90,342 ±$20,443 | $124,732 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,475 ±$5,251 | $57,835 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% ±8.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±7.3 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3% ±11.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±3.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.7% ±3.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
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 North Sarasota?
Owners occupy 64.1% of North Sarasota's occupied homes and renters 35.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $241,600 by its owner (±$51,540). The median renter pays $2,076 a month including utilities, and 59.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,600 ±$51,540 | $411,800 | +$84,563 |
| Median gross rent | $2,076 ±$244 | $1,818 | +$614 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.0% ±35.4 pts | 49.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,515 ±$286 | $1,976 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.1% ±17.5 pts | 76.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.9% ±17.5 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,172 ±291 | 266,492 | −2,574 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.5% ±12.9 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±4.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 North Sarasota work and get to work?
78.1% of North Sarasota's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes.
| Measure | North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.0% ±12.7 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±6.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1% ±11.0 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.9% ±3.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±11.6 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±5.6 | 24.5 min | no clear change |
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 North Sarasota?
No census tract lies mostly in North Sarasota; 5 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11.02Sarasota County | 6,238 | $75,444 |
| Tract 11.01Sarasota County | 4,274 | $60,083 |
| Tract 4.01Sarasota County | 4,193 | $67,708 |
| Tract 3Sarasota County | 4,450 | $36,359 |
| Tract 2Sarasota County | 5,402 | $62,600 |
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 North Sarasota) · Census block assignment files
How does North Sarasota compare with other places in Florida?
North Sarasota ranks 251st 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) | 612th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 253rd | 770 |
| Median household income | 251st | 754 |
| Per capita income | 534th | 763 |
| Median home value | 560th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 122nd | 710 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 453rd | 733 |
| Median age | 582nd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 515th | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 413th | 764 |
North Sarasota'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 North Sarasota?
24 of the 57 figures for North Sarasota 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Sarasota are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.