Sarasota Springs, FL Demographics

A map of Sarasota Springs's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,202	9,167	73.0%	73.2%
Hispanic	2,054	2,358	16.3%	18.8%
Black	616	177	4.9%	1.4%
Multiracial	516	537	4.1%	4.3%
Native American/Other	137	103	1.1%	0.8%
Asian	86	179	0.7%	1.4%

Sarasota Springs, Florida has an estimated population of 12,611, a less than 1% change from the 12,521 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.0% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sarasota Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sarasota Springs has become more 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 Springs, that probability was 42.6% in 2020 and 43.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sarasota Springs is ranked the 302nd 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 Springs was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sarasota Springs's White Population

9,202 residents of Sarasota Springs, or 73.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sarasota Springs is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Sarasota Springs ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota Springs's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sarasota Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.0%.

Sarasota Springs is more White than neighboring South Gate Ridge (70.6% White). Sarasota Springs is less White than neighboring Bee Ridge (84.8% White), Fruitville (79.7% White), Pinecraft (100% White), and Southgate (80% White).

Sarasota Springs's Black Population

616 residents of Sarasota Springs, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sarasota Springs is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sarasota Springs ranks 726th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota Springs's Black population has grown by an estimated 248.0%. Black residents' share of Sarasota Springs's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.9%.

Sarasota Springs is more Black than neighboring Bee Ridge (2.4% Black), Fruitville (2.8% Black), Pinecraft (0% Black), South Gate Ridge (1.6% Black), and Southgate (1% Black).

Sarasota Springs's Asian Population

86 residents of Sarasota Springs, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sarasota Springs is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sarasota Springs ranks 448th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. Asian residents' share of Sarasota Springs's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.

Sarasota Springs is more Asian than neighboring Pinecraft (0% Asian). Sarasota Springs is less Asian than neighboring Bee Ridge (4.6% Asian), Fruitville (2.2% Asian), South Gate Ridge (1.5% Asian), and Southgate (1% Asian).

Sarasota Springs's Hispanic Population

2,054 residents of Sarasota Springs, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sarasota Springs is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sarasota Springs ranks 331st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota Springs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Sarasota Springs's population has decreased from 18.8% to 16.3%.

Sarasota Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Bee Ridge (6.1% Hispanic), Fruitville (11.8% Hispanic), Pinecraft (0% Hispanic), South Gate Ridge (15.9% Hispanic), and Southgate (10.2% Hispanic).

Sarasota Springs's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Sarasota Springs, 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 Sarasota Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sarasota Springs ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota Springs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sarasota Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

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

Sarasota Springs's Multiracial Population

516 residents of Sarasota Springs, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sarasota Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sarasota Springs ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarasota Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sarasota Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Sarasota Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Bee Ridge (1.6% Multiracial), Fruitville (1.4% Multiracial), and Pinecraft (0% Multiracial). Sarasota Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring South Gate Ridge (10.2% Multiracial), and Southgate (7.7% 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.