Population 5,210 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Sarasota
Household size in South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
South Sarasota is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.02 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.7 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.8 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.1 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
South Sarasota skews older: half of its residents are older than 56.1, 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 52.8, mirroring the country.
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 South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in South Sarasota, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 40 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 South Sarasota
Renters in South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Sarasota is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (48.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.6% of the housing in South Sarasota, 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. Vacancy has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in South Sarasota leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. South Sarasota has older homes than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $897 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,150 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,659 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,715 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$819 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Sarasota pays $1,715 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Sarasota area ($1,992). Rent has climbed $819 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 43.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 South Sarasota
Bachelor's degrees in South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.2% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.3% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Sarasota: 54.3% 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. The share with a degree is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 44 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 South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Sarasota: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. South Sarasota has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 South Sarasota
| Period | South Sarasota | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in South Sarasota is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Sarasota area as a whole (4.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, as it has nationally.
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).
South Sarasota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sarasota | 2.26 | 56.1 | 4.6% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 1975 | $1,715 | 54.3% | 95.3% | 5.1% |
| Siesta Key | 1.91 | 66.3 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 50.6% | 1975 | $2,950 | 67.4% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Southgate | 2.11 | 54.1 | 7.3% | 28.7% | 17.7% | 1965 | $1,651 | 41.2% | 93.0% | 3.3% |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 1.90 | 56.4 | 6.2% | 49.6% | 13.0% | 1978 | $2,007 | 31.7% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Sarasota Springs | 2.49 | 44.3 | 8.8% | 20.4% | 11.0% | 1975 | $2,024 | 30.6% | 93.6% | 3.3% |
| Sarasota area | 2.35 | 52.0 | 7.2% | 24.4% | 16.8% | 1993 | $1,992 | 39.7% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| Bee Ridge | 2.18 | 51.4 | 4.5% | 21.7% | 7.8% | 1987 | $2,053 | 43.2% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| North Sarasota | 2.66 | 43.8 | 13.6% | 23.8% | 8.7% | 1982 | $1,616 | 29.2% | 81.6% | 4.7% |
| Fruitville | 2.14 | 50.6 | 7.4% | 37.5% | 8.3% | 1996 | $2,116 | 42.0% | 94.5% | 2.8% |
| Osprey | 2.04 | 65.3 | 2.3% | 12.9% | 22.5% | 1994 | $2,363 | 57.7% | 97.5% | 3.3% |
| Longboat Key | 1.78 | 71.1 | 0.7% | 6.4% | 54.0% | 1981 | $3,351 | 70.0% | 98.9% | 2.0% |
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 South Sarasota. 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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