Lake Sarasota, FL Demographics

A map of Lake Sarasota's Population by Race

Lake Sarasota, Florida has an estimated population of 3,595, a decrease from the 3,979 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Sarasota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Sarasota has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Lake Sarasota, that probability was 37.6% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Sarasota is ranked the 562nd 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). Lake Sarasota was ranked the 525th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Sarasota's White Population

3,120 residents of Lake Sarasota, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Sarasota is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lake Sarasota ranks 360th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Sarasota's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Lake Sarasota's population has increased from 77.6% to 86.8%.

Lake Sarasota is more White than neighboring Bee Ridge (84.8% White), Sarasota Springs (73% White), Fruitville (79.7% White), and South Gate Ridge (70.6% White). Lake Sarasota is less White than neighboring Pinecraft (100% White).

Lake Sarasota's Black Population

51 residents of Lake Sarasota, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Sarasota is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lake Sarasota ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Sarasota's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Black residents' share of Lake Sarasota's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.4%.

Lake Sarasota is more Black than neighboring Pinecraft (0% Black). Lake Sarasota is less Black than neighboring Bee Ridge (2.4% Black), Sarasota Springs (4.9% Black), Fruitville (2.8% Black), and South Gate Ridge (1.6% Black).

Lake Sarasota's Asian Population

40 residents of Lake Sarasota, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lake Sarasota ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Sarasota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Lake Sarasota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Lake Sarasota is more Asian than neighboring Sarasota Springs (0.7% Asian), and Pinecraft (0% Asian). Lake Sarasota is less Asian than neighboring Bee Ridge (4.6% Asian), Fruitville (2.2% Asian), and South Gate Ridge (1.5% Asian).

Lake Sarasota's Hispanic Population

259 residents of Lake Sarasota, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Sarasota is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Sarasota ranks 440th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Sarasota's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Sarasota's population has decreased from 13.7% to 7.2%.

Lake Sarasota is more Hispanic than neighboring Bee Ridge (6.1% Hispanic), and Pinecraft (0% Hispanic). Lake Sarasota is less Hispanic than neighboring Sarasota Springs (16.3% Hispanic), Fruitville (11.8% Hispanic), and South Gate Ridge (15.9% Hispanic).

Lake Sarasota's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Lake Sarasota, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Sarasota ranks 697th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Sarasota's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Sarasota's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Lake Sarasota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bee Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other), South Gate Ridge (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pinecraft (0% Native American/Other). Lake Sarasota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitville (2% Native American/Other).

Lake Sarasota's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Lake Sarasota, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Sarasota ranks 341st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Sarasota's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Sarasota's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.3%.

Lake Sarasota is more Multiracial than neighboring Bee Ridge (1.6% Multiracial), Fruitville (1.4% Multiracial), and Pinecraft (0% Multiracial). Lake Sarasota is less Multiracial than neighboring Sarasota Springs (4.1% Multiracial), and South Gate Ridge (10.2% 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.