Sarasota County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sarasota County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12115
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 115
Geography
- Land Area
- 556.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 419.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 975.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.225329
- Longitude
- -82.423714
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 438,004
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 376,433
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 399,074 | 91.1% |
| Hispanic | 38,929 | 8.9% |
| White | 364,708 | 83.3% |
| Black | 18,221 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 7,434 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 493 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 212 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 772 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 348,166 | 92.5% |
| Hispanic | 28,262 | 7.5% |
| White | 322,973 | 85.8% |
| Black | 15,214 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 7,350 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,937 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 180 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 566 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 459,547
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $86,500
- Poverty Rate
- 8.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 38,705
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 377,661 | 82.2% |
| Black | 18,197 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 8,919 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 341,818
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 96,367 | 28.2% |
| Republican | 149,007 | 43.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 90,029 | 26.3% |
| Other | 64 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 159,632 | 46.7% |
| Female | 182,044 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 256,541 | 75.1% |
| Hispanic | 26,010 | 7.6% |
| Black | 11,392 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 5,139 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 211,240
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 167,591 | 65.3% |
| Hispanic | 11,261 | 43.3% |
| Black | 3,994 | 35.1% |
| Asian | 2,462 | 47.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 97,668 | 61.2% |
| Female | 113,534 | 62.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 79,844 (22.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 150,741 (40.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 266,492
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $461,276
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,936
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 18.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 19.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.