Manatee County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Florida

The population of Manatee County, Florida is 416,020 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $75,792, the median home value is $359,800, and the median age is 49.4.

The population of Manatee County has grown 41.7% since 2010 (323,442 → 458,352), a +2.52% annualized rate.

Manatee County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

416,020

Population

+2.52%

Annual growth

560

People / sq mi

$75,792

Median Income

$359,800

Median Home Value

Manatee County covers 743 sq mi of land at 560.1 people per square mile.

About Manatee County, FL

Manatee County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 53.7% of the population. Manatee County is a county in Florida with a population of 416,020. It ranks #15 among counties in Florida by population.

Households take in a median $75,792, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $359,800, with typical rent around $1,549.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 34.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. An unusually large 14.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Manatee County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Manatee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Manatee County had a population of 323,442 in 2010 and 458,352 in 2024, a 41.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 458,352 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.53%.

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

458,352

Population (2024)

323,442

Population (2010)

458,352

Peak (2024)

2.53%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	323,442	-	-	estimate
2011	327,619	+4,177	+1.29%	estimate
2012	333,965	+6,346	+1.94%	estimate
2013	342,024	+8,059	+2.41%	estimate
2014	351,080	+9,056	+2.65%	estimate
2015	362,821	+11,741	+3.34%	estimate
2016	375,538	+12,717	+3.51%	estimate
2017	385,458	+9,920	+2.64%	estimate
2018	394,043	+8,585	+2.23%	estimate
2019	402,977	+8,934	+2.27%	estimate
2020	401,644	-1,333	-0.33%	estimate
2021	413,805	+12,161	+3.03%	estimate
2022	430,700	+16,895	+4.08%	estimate
2023	444,457	+13,757	+3.19%	estimate
2024	458,352	+13,895	+3.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	74.6%
Black or African American	7.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

49.4

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

28.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.4%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

5.0%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

10.3%

35–44

10.7%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

15.2%

75–84

9.7%

85+

3.3%

Children (under 15): 14.5% · Seniors (65+): 28.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,792+$4,081 vs state
Mean household income	$107,117
Per-capita income	$44,867
Poverty rate	6.5%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	51.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.5%

Finance & real estate

13.7%

Education & health care

10.7%

Construction

8.9%

Information

7.6%

Manufacturing

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

Retail trade

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Manatee County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

71.0%

Public transit

14.9%

Work from home

27.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$359,800+$34,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,549

Median rent

74.7%

Homeownership rate

214,510

Total housing units

78.6%

Occupied

21.4%

Vacant

25.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.3%

With health insurance

96.4%

With broadband internet

53.7%

Foreign-born

9.2%

Veterans (18+)

14.9%

With a disability

81.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.0%

High School+

34.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Manatee County, Florida has a population of 416,020 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 560 people per square mile.

The population of Manatee County has grown 41.7% since 2010 (323,442 → 458,352), a +2.52% annualized rate.

The median household income in Manatee County, Florida is $75,792, with mean (average) household income of $107,117 and per-capita income of $44,867. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Manatee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (74.6%), Black or African American (7.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Manatee County, Florida is 49.4 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in Manatee County is $359,800 and median monthly rent is $1,549. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 214,510 total housing units, 21.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Manatee County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Manatee County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.