City · Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, city, in Sarasota County, Florida. Sarasota had 58,458 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 54,842 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 56,970 (±55). GEOID 1264175.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,458
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 54,842 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,970 ±55
Median household income
$72,105
±$4,968 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$463,000
±$29,277 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,684
±$72 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Sarasota and what county is it in?
Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County, Florida. It covers 14.7 square miles of land, 3,730 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 Sarasota, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 58,458 people lived in Sarasota on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 54,842 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 56,970 (±55).
| Measure | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,970 ±55 | 459,547 | no clear change |
| Households | 25,751 ±611 | 212,204 | +1,304 |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.05 | 2.13 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 32,324 ±516 | 266,492 | no clear change |
Sarasota's population since 2000
From 52,715 in 2000 to 58,458 in 2025: up 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sarasota as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Sarasota?
The median resident of Sarasota is 48.2 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 29.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.9%. 16.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 ±1.9 | 57.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% ±0.9 pts | 14.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.2% ±1.4 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Male | 45.1% ±1.2 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.9% ±1.7 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.2% ±1.9 pts | 80.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| 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 | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.2% ±1.6 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.7% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±0.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±0.9 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.6% ±1.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±1.0 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.8% ±2.0 pts | 40.8% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.0% ±1.5 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.4% ±1.9 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±0.8 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 Sarasota earn?
Half of Sarasota's 25,751 households earn less than $72,105 a year (±$4,968), against $83,416 in Sarasota County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,050 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,055 after inflation. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,105 ±$4,968 | $83,416 | +$6,055 |
| Mean household income | $133,304 ±$11,158 | $124,732 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,995 ±$5,073 | $57,835 | +$11,189 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% ±1.8 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.2% ±5.4 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±0.9 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±1.5 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 Sarasota?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Sarasota's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $463,000 by its owner (±$29,277). The median renter pays $1,684 a month including utilities, and 49.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $463,000 ±$29,277 | $411,800 | +$132,682 |
| Median gross rent | $1,684 ±$72 | $1,818 | +$288 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.4% ±4.4 pts | 49.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,927 ±$60 | $1,976 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±2.3 pts | 76.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±2.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Housing units | 32,324 ±516 | 266,492 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.0% ±1.9 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% ±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.7% ±1.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% ±1.1 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 many new homes is Sarasota building?
Builders took permits for 216 new housing units in Sarasota in 2025 (168 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sarasota work and get to work?
71.5% of Sarasota's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5% ±1.6 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5% ±2.6 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3% ±1.8 pts | 16.6% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±1.1 | 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 Sarasota?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Sarasota, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,359 (Tract 3) to $204,688 (Tract 7).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Sarasota County | 5,402 | $62,600 |
| Tract 1.02Sarasota County | 4,611 | $68,125 |
| Tract 1.03Sarasota County | 4,382 | $83,125 |
| Tract 4.07Sarasota County | 5,015 | $70,532 |
| Tract 3Sarasota County | 4,450 | $36,359 |
| Tract 4.01Sarasota County | 4,193 | $67,708 |
| Tract 5.02Sarasota County | 3,420 | $72,903 |
| Tract 7Sarasota County | 3,383 | $204,688 |
| Tract 4.06Sarasota County | 3,148 | $51,000 |
| Tract 10Sarasota County | 3,737 | $49,643 |
| Tract 9Sarasota County | 2,418 | $93,086 |
| Tract 6.01Sarasota County | 2,191 | $130,852 |
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 Sarasota) · Census block assignment files
How does Sarasota compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sarasota is the 701st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 55th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Sarasota ranks 377th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 55th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 129th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 186th | 770 |
| Median household income | 377th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 112th | 763 |
| Median home value | 176th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 318th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 224th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 199th | 733 |
| Median age | 257th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 611th | 760 |
| Work from home | 372nd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 700th | 764 |
Sarasota's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Sarasota with other places
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 Sarasota?
3 of the 57 figures for 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 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' public schools in Sarasota.