Population 15,549 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nokomis
Household size in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Nokomis are small: just 2.02 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.5 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 58.4 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 61.1 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 62.3 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Nokomis skews older: half of its residents are older than 62.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 55.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 26 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in Nokomis, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 17 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Nokomis
Renters in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nokomis is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Nokomis than nationally: 11.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Sarasota area as a whole (16.8%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Nokomis is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,418 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $790 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,287 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,907 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$489 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nokomis costs $1,907 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $489 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Nokomis
Bachelor's degrees in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.1% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.6% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Nokomis: 49.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Nokomis: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Nokomis
| Period | Nokomis | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Nokomis is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Sarasota area overall (4.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Nokomis compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokomis | 2.02 | 62.3 | 3.4% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 2001 | $1,907 | 49.6% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| Laurel | 1.91 | 64.9 | 4.0% | 13.6% | 17.1% | 1978 | $1,911 | 41.1% | 97.6% | 1.8% |
| Venice | 1.91 | 66.6 | 4.0% | 14.9% | 22.7% | 1996 | $2,041 | 44.7% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
| Osprey | 2.04 | 65.3 | 2.3% | 12.9% | 22.5% | 1994 | $2,363 | 57.7% | 97.5% | 3.3% |
| Venice Gardens | 2.16 | 56.1 | 5.3% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 1974 | $1,834 | 33.6% | 93.8% | 4.6% |
| South Venice | 2.25 | 52.9 | 4.6% | 20.0% | 14.2% | 1987 | $1,896 | 27.6% | 93.5% | 5.3% |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 1.90 | 56.4 | 6.2% | 49.6% | 13.0% | 1978 | $2,007 | 31.7% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Manasota | 1.83 | 72.4 | 2.0% | 6.5% | 17.6% | 2007 | $1,765 | 39.4% | 98.4% | 8.6% |
| Bee Ridge | 2.18 | 51.4 | 4.5% | 21.7% | 7.8% | 1987 | $2,053 | 43.2% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 1.87 | 63.8 | 4.6% | 13.3% | 35.0% | 1983 | $1,889 | 24.8% | 95.8% | 1.7% |
| South Sarasota | 2.26 | 56.1 | 4.6% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 1975 | $1,715 | 54.3% | 95.3% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Nokomis. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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