Sarasota, FL Demographics

A map of Sarasota's Population by Race

Sarasota, Florida has an estimated population of 56,970, an increase from the 54,842 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% White, 17.9% Hispanic, 14.5% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sarasota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sarasota has become slightly 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 Sarasota, that probability was 55.4% in 2020 and 54.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sarasota is ranked the 71st 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). Sarasota was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sarasota's White Population

35,982 residents of Sarasota, or 63.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sarasota is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Sarasota ranks 546th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Sarasota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 63.2%.

Sarasota is more White than neighboring North Sarasota (24% White), Desoto Acres (49.5% White), and Kensington Park (45.3% White). Sarasota is less White than neighboring Southgate (80% White), and Pinecraft (100% White).

Sarasota's Black Population

8,240 residents of Sarasota, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sarasota ranks 295th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Black residents' share of Sarasota's population has increased from 12.1% to 14.5%.

Sarasota is more Black than neighboring Southgate (1% Black), Pinecraft (0% Black), Desoto Acres (0% Black), and Kensington Park (2.2% Black). Sarasota is less Black than neighboring North Sarasota (36.7% Black).

Sarasota's Asian Population

1,062 residents of Sarasota, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sarasota ranks 175th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Asian residents' share of Sarasota's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.

Sarasota is more Asian than neighboring North Sarasota (0% Asian), Southgate (1% Asian), Pinecraft (0% Asian), Desoto Acres (0% Asian), and Kensington Park (0.6% Asian).

Sarasota's Hispanic Population

10,212 residents of Sarasota, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sarasota is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sarasota ranks 344th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Sarasota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.9%.

Sarasota is more Hispanic than neighboring Southgate (10.2% Hispanic), and Pinecraft (0% Hispanic). Sarasota is less Hispanic than neighboring North Sarasota (26.5% Hispanic), Desoto Acres (45.4% Hispanic), and Kensington Park (45.3% Hispanic).

Sarasota's Native American/Other Population

182 residents of Sarasota, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sarasota ranks 425th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sarasota's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Sarasota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southgate (0% Native American/Other), Pinecraft (0% Native American/Other), and Desoto Acres (0% Native American/Other). Sarasota is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Sarasota (1.7% Native American/Other), and Kensington Park (1.3% Native American/Other).

Sarasota's Multiracial Population

1,292 residents of Sarasota, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sarasota ranks 611th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sarasota's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

Sarasota is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinecraft (0% Multiracial). Sarasota is less Multiracial than neighboring North Sarasota (11.1% Multiracial), Southgate (7.7% Multiracial), Desoto Acres (5.1% Multiracial), and Kensington Park (5.4% 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.