In 2018, Sarasota County, FL had a population of 427k people with a median age of 56.5 and a median household income of $61,683. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Sarasota County, FL grew from 419,119 to 426,718, a 1.81% increase and its median household income grew from $58,400 to $61,683, a 5.62% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sarasota County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), White (Hispanic) (8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.26%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%). NaNk% of the people in Sarasota County, FL speak a non-English language, and 95% are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Sarasota County, FL are Suncoast Technical College (383 degrees awarded in 2017), Ringling College of Art and Design (237 degrees), and New College of Florida (171 degrees).
The median property value in Sarasota County, FL is $261,400, and the homeownership rate is 74.8%. Most people in Sarasota County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sarasota County, FL is 2 cars per household.
Sarasota County, FL borders Charlotte County, FL, DeSoto County, FL, and Manatee County, FL.