Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County: County in Florida, United States of America
About
Sarasota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 379,448 and a population density of 202 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 443,465 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sarasota. The county was created 103 years ago in 1921.
Quick Facts about Sarasota County
| Population : | 443,465 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| Different from : | Saratoga County |
| Area : | 1878 km2 |
| Official name : | Sarasota county |
| Water as percent of area : | 23.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 76.6% |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital : | Sarasota |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1921 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:51:17 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 236 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sarasota County is located at 27°10'57"N 82°21'54"W (27.1824800, -82.3649800). It has 3 neighbors: Charlotte County, DeSoto County and Manatee County.
Sarasota County map
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The largest city of Sarasota County is North Port with a population of 73,738. Other cities include, Sarasota population 58,859, Venice population 24,634, Kensington Park population 3,901 and Nokomis population 3,167. See all Sarasota County cities & populated places.
Sarasota County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sarasota County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Port | 73,738 | A city in Sarasota County, Florida. |
| Sarasota | 58,859 | The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida. |
| Venice | 24,634 | City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States |
| Sarasota Springs | 14,395 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| South Venice | 13,949 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Fruitville | 13,224 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 10,911 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Bee Ridge | 9,598 | Census designated place |
| Venice Gardens | 7,104 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| North Sarasota | 6,982 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Siesta Key | 6,565 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Osprey | 6,100 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| South Gate Ridge | 5,688 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 5,061 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| South Sarasota | 4,950 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 4,795 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
- Official Website
Official website of Sarasota County
Sarasota County has 3 neighbours.
- Charlotte County county in Florida, United States
- DeSoto County county in Florida, United States
- Manatee County county in Florida, United States
- Sarasota
Demographics
The population of Sarasota County increased by 14.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 325,957 | - | urban agglomeration |
| 2010 | 379,448 | 14.1% | census |
| 2011 | 382,226 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 386,437 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 389,941 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 396,363 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 404,761 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 412,968 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 419,680 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 426,329 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 433,742 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 443,465 | 2.19% | estimation process |
People born in Sarasota County (1)
American politician Lisa Carlton was born in Sarasota County
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Manatee County | 411,219 | County in Florida, United States |
