North Sarasota, FL Demographics

A map of North Sarasota's Population by Race

North Sarasota, Florida has an estimated population of 2,824, a large increase from the 2,418 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.7% Black, 26.5% Hispanic, 24.0% White, 11.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Sarasota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Sarasota has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 North Sarasota, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 72.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Sarasota is ranked the 615th 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). North Sarasota was ranked the 639th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Sarasota's White Population

679 residents of North Sarasota, or 24.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Sarasota is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. North Sarasota ranks 874th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sarasota's White population has grown by an estimated 96.8%. White residents' share of North Sarasota's population has increased from 14.3% to 24.0%.

North Sarasota is less White than neighboring Desoto Acres (49.5% White), Kensington Park (45.3% White), Sarasota (63.2% White), Desoto Lakes (63.2% White), and Pinecraft (100% White).

North Sarasota's Black Population

1,037 residents of North Sarasota, or 36.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Sarasota is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. North Sarasota ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sarasota's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Black residents' share of North Sarasota's population has decreased from 55.1% to 36.7%.

North Sarasota is more Black than neighboring Desoto Acres (0% Black), Kensington Park (2.2% Black), Sarasota (14.5% Black), Desoto Lakes (1.9% Black), and Pinecraft (0% Black).

North Sarasota's Asian Population

0 residents of North Sarasota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Sarasota is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. North Sarasota ranks 604th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sarasota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Sarasota's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

North Sarasota is less Asian than neighboring Kensington Park (0.6% Asian), and Sarasota (1.9% Asian).

North Sarasota's Hispanic Population

747 residents of North Sarasota, or 26.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Sarasota ranks 255th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sarasota's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Sarasota's population has increased from 24.7% to 26.5%.

North Sarasota is more Hispanic than neighboring Sarasota (17.9% Hispanic), and Pinecraft (0% Hispanic). North Sarasota is less Hispanic than neighboring Desoto Acres (45.4% Hispanic), Kensington Park (45.3% Hispanic), and Desoto Lakes (31.1% Hispanic).

North Sarasota's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of North Sarasota, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Sarasota ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sarasota's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 108.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Sarasota's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

North Sarasota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desoto Acres (0% Native American/Other), Kensington Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Sarasota (0.3% Native American/Other), Desoto Lakes (0% Native American/Other), and Pinecraft (0% Native American/Other).

North Sarasota's Multiracial Population

313 residents of North Sarasota, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Sarasota is higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Sarasota ranks 345th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sarasota's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 216.2%. Multiracial residents' share of North Sarasota's population has increased from 4.1% to 11.1%.

North Sarasota is more Multiracial than neighboring Desoto Acres (5.1% Multiracial), Kensington Park (5.4% Multiracial), Sarasota (2.3% Multiracial), Desoto Lakes (3.9% Multiracial), and Pinecraft (0% 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.