Bradenton, FL Demographics

A map of Bradenton's Population by Race

Bradenton, Florida has an estimated population of 57,014, a slight increase from the 55,698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.2% White, 20.9% Hispanic, 12.2% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bradenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bradenton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bradenton, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 57.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bradenton is ranked the 70th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bradenton was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bradenton's White Population

34,326 residents of Bradenton, or 60.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bradenton is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Bradenton ranks 575th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradenton's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 60.2%.

Bradenton is more White than neighboring West Samoset (23.4% White), South Bradenton (53.8% White), and Samoset (26.7% White). Bradenton is less White than neighboring Palmetto (62.7% White), and West Bradenton (88% White).

Bradenton's Black Population

6,957 residents of Bradenton, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bradenton is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bradenton ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradenton's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Black residents' share of Bradenton's population has decreased from 14.1% to 12.2%.

Bradenton is more Black than neighboring South Bradenton (11.2% Black), Palmetto (10.5% Black), and West Bradenton (0.4% Black). Bradenton is less Black than neighboring West Samoset (12.5% Black), and Samoset (21.6% Black).

Bradenton's Asian Population

1,336 residents of Bradenton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Bradenton ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradenton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.8%. Asian residents' share of Bradenton's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.3%.

Bradenton is more Asian than neighboring West Samoset (0.3% Asian), South Bradenton (1.6% Asian), Palmetto (0.1% Asian), Samoset (1.3% Asian), and West Bradenton (2.1% Asian).

Bradenton's Hispanic Population

11,940 residents of Bradenton, or 20.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bradenton is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bradenton ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bradenton's population has increased from 20.2% to 20.9%.

Bradenton is more Hispanic than neighboring West Bradenton (7.2% Hispanic). Bradenton is less Hispanic than neighboring West Samoset (63.5% Hispanic), South Bradenton (29.8% Hispanic), Palmetto (23.7% Hispanic), and Samoset (42.3% Hispanic).

Bradenton's Native American/Other Population

357 residents of Bradenton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bradenton ranks 506th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bradenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Samoset (0% Native American/Other), South Bradenton (0.5% Native American/Other), Palmetto (0.4% Native American/Other), Samoset (0% Native American/Other), and West Bradenton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Bradenton's Multiracial Population

2,098 residents of Bradenton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bradenton ranks 546th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bradenton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Bradenton is more Multiracial than neighboring West Samoset (0.3% Multiracial), South Bradenton (3.1% Multiracial), Palmetto (2.6% Multiracial), and West Bradenton (2.1% Multiracial). Bradenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Samoset (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.