Population 5,848 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Bradenton
Household size in West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, West Bradenton sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Sarasota area overall, where it has 2.35 people. Household size has climbed from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 48.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 49.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 51.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 52.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.2, West Bradenton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Still, the population here is younger than in the Sarasota area overall, where the median age is 52.0. The median age has climbed from 44.8 in 2006–10, 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 West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in West Bradenton, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Sarasota area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West Bradenton
Renters in West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 24.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 26.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 24.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in West Bradenton rent their homes (25.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 49.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in West Bradenton as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. 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 West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1993 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in West Bradenton run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast. West Bradenton has older homes than at least four in five 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 West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,042 | $1,142 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,191 | $1,131 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,230 | $1,399 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,000 | $1,992 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$958 | +$850 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Bradenton costs $2,000 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $958 a month since 2006–10, up 92%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 West Bradenton
Bachelor's degrees in West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 27.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 39.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +12.4 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in West Bradenton (33.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Sarasota area as a whole (39.7%). The share with a degree has risen 11.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 88.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 89.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 91.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Bradenton is above the national rate: 94.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Sarasota area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 West Bradenton
| Period | West Bradenton | Sarasota area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Bradenton has been low: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. West Bradenton has the lowest unemployment rate of any Florida city with 5,000+ people. Unemployment has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
West Bradenton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradenton | 2.60 | 49.2 | 7.8% | 25.6% | 9.4% | 1974 | $2,000 | 33.7% | 94.3% | 0.4% |
| South Bradenton | 2.33 | 47.5 | 10.2% | 43.0% | 22.2% | 1973 | $1,305 | 17.1% | 80.6% | 4.8% |
| Memphis | 2.80 | 40.9 | 13.4% | 22.2% | 23.0% | 1987 | $1,319 | 18.8% | 85.0% | 8.3% |
| Bayshore Gardens | 2.36 | 44.5 | 15.2% | 34.2% | 18.3% | 1974 | $1,538 | 20.1% | 84.5% | 10.4% |
| Terra Ceia | 2.21 | 66.2 | 7.5% | 7.2% | 31.4% | 1988 | $1,671 | 50.5% | 95.6% | 0.0% |
| Bradenton Beach | 1.61 | 69.4 | 4.3% | 13.3% | 70.5% | 1976 | $1,458 | 54.7% | 98.6% | 3.5% |
| Palmetto | 2.75 | 45.6 | 9.4% | 17.5% | 17.2% | 1996 | $1,896 | 30.4% | 90.6% | 2.8% |
| Holmes Beach | 1.77 | 67.6 | 3.5% | 10.5% | 52.4% | 1973 | $1,741 | 63.2% | 98.4% | 5.9% |
| Bradenton | 2.48 | 50.4 | 7.4% | 28.1% | 17.5% | 1999 | $2,152 | 44.5% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
| Ellenton | 2.50 | 52.0 | 8.5% | 21.3% | 19.5% | 1996 | $1,596 | 23.7% | 93.4% | 2.5% |
| Anna Maria | 1.91 | 63.9 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 70.4% | 1975 | $1,666 | 67.0% | 98.2% | 3.1% |
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 West Bradenton. 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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