Population 7,473 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Osprey
Household size in Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Osprey is a place of small households, averaging 2.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.16 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.9 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 60.2 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.6 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 65.3 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Osprey skews older: half of its residents are older than 65.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 57.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.3% of households in Osprey, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine 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 Osprey
Renters in Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.9% of households in Osprey rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 59.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.5% of the housing in Osprey, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Osprey has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Osprey has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. 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 east, the oldest in the south.
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 Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,143 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,094 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,591 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,363 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,220 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Osprey pays $2,363 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,220 a month since 2006–10, up 107%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
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 Osprey
Bachelor's degrees in Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.1% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Osprey is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 17.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 24 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Osprey: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country. Only 26 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Osprey
| Period | Osprey | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Osprey has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Osprey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey | 2.04 | 65.3 | 2.3% | 12.9% | 22.5% | 1994 | $2,363 | 57.7% | 97.5% | 3.3% |
| Laurel | 1.91 | 64.9 | 4.0% | 13.6% | 17.1% | 1978 | $1,911 | 41.1% | 97.6% | 1.8% |
| Nokomis | 2.02 | 62.3 | 3.4% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 2001 | $1,907 | 49.6% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 1.90 | 56.4 | 6.2% | 49.6% | 13.0% | 1978 | $2,007 | 31.7% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Bee Ridge | 2.18 | 51.4 | 4.5% | 21.7% | 7.8% | 1987 | $2,053 | 43.2% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| Siesta Key | 1.91 | 66.3 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 50.6% | 1975 | $2,950 | 67.4% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| South Sarasota | 2.26 | 56.1 | 4.6% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 1975 | $1,715 | 54.3% | 95.3% | 5.1% |
| Venice | 1.91 | 66.6 | 4.0% | 14.9% | 22.7% | 1996 | $2,041 | 44.7% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
| 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% |
| Manasota | 1.83 | 72.4 | 2.0% | 6.5% | 17.6% | 2007 | $1,765 | 39.4% | 98.4% | 8.6% |
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 Osprey. 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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