Sarasota, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Sarasota, Florida is 56,218 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $70,065, the median home value is $409,700, and the median age is 49.3.

The population has grown 10.6% since 2010 (52,219 → 57,764).

56,218

Population

3824

People / sq mi

$70,065

Median Income

$409,700

Median Home Value

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Sarasota covers 14.7 sq mi of land at 3824 people per square mile.

About Sarasota, FL

Age is the most distinctive thing about Sarasota: a median age of 49.3, older than the national median. Sarasota is a city in Florida with a population of 56,218.

Median household income is $70,065, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $409,700, with typical rent around $1,514.

41.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. About 12.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Sarasota — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Sarasota city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Sarasota city had a population of 52,219 in 2010 and 57,764 in 2024, a 10.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 58,285 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.

Sarasota city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

57,764

Population (2024)

52,219

Population (2010)

58,285

Peak (2019)

0.74%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	52,219	-	-	estimate
2011	52,527	+308	+0.59%	estimate
2012	52,954	+427	+0.81%	estimate
2013	53,149	+195	+0.37%	estimate
2014	54,015	+866	+1.63%	estimate
2015	54,956	+941	+1.74%	estimate
2016	56,440	+1,484	+2.70%	estimate
2017	57,185	+745	+1.32%	estimate
2018	57,746	+561	+0.98%	estimate
2019	58,285	+539	+0.93%	estimate
2020	55,198	-3,087	-5.30%	estimate
2021	56,197	+999	+1.81%	estimate
2022	57,688	+1,491	+2.65%	estimate
2023	58,061	+373	+0.65%	estimate
2024	57,764	-297	-0.51%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.0%
Black or African American	15.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,065

Median Household Income

$59,028

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$409,700

Median Home Value

$1,514

Median Rent

55.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.4%

High School+

41.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

72.1%

Public Transit

12.8%

Work From Home

21.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

50.7%

Foreign Born

82.3%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

12.4%

With Disability

85.1%

Health Insurance

94.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	15.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.5%
Construction	8.0%
Information	6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.0%
Retail Trade	4.9%
Manufacturing	4.9%
Public Administration	2.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarasota, Florida has a population of 56,218 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Sarasota, Florida is $70,065, with 10.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Sarasota, Florida is $409,700, with median monthly rent at $1,514 and a homeownership rate of 55.7%.

The median age in Sarasota, Florida is 49.3 years. The population is 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

The population has grown 10.6% since 2010 (52,219 → 57,764).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.