Siesta Key, FL Demographics

A map of Siesta Key's Population by Race

Siesta Key, Florida has an estimated population of 5,525, a slight increase from the 5,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Siesta Key, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Siesta Key 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 Siesta Key, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 13.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Siesta Key is ranked the 454th 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). Siesta Key was ranked the 453rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Siesta Key's White Population

5,128 residents of Siesta Key, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Siesta Key is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Siesta Key ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siesta Key's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Siesta Key's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.8%.

Siesta Key is more White than neighboring South Sarasota (80.6% White), Ridge Wood Heights (80.7% White), Southgate (80% White), and South Gate Ridge (70.6% White). Siesta Key is less White than neighboring Gulf Gate (94% White).

Siesta Key's Black Population

0 residents of Siesta Key, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Siesta Key is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Siesta Key ranks 906th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siesta Key's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Siesta Key's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Siesta Key is less Black than neighboring South Sarasota (1.6% Black), Ridge Wood Heights (1.2% Black), Gulf Gate (1.8% Black), Southgate (1% Black), and South Gate Ridge (1.6% Black).

Siesta Key's Asian Population

55 residents of Siesta Key, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Siesta Key is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Siesta Key ranks 447th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siesta Key's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Asian residents' share of Siesta Key's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Siesta Key is more Asian than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.9% Asian), and Gulf Gate (0.2% Asian). Siesta Key is less Asian than neighboring South Sarasota (2.5% Asian), and South Gate Ridge (1.5% Asian).

Siesta Key's Hispanic Population

211 residents of Siesta Key, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Siesta Key is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Siesta Key ranks 887th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siesta Key's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Siesta Key's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.8%.

Siesta Key is more Hispanic than neighboring Gulf Gate (2% Hispanic). Siesta Key is less Hispanic than neighboring South Sarasota (12% Hispanic), Ridge Wood Heights (14.5% Hispanic), Southgate (10.2% Hispanic), and South Gate Ridge (15.9% Hispanic).

Siesta Key's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Siesta Key, 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 Siesta Key is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Siesta Key ranks 588th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siesta Key's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Siesta Key's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Siesta Key is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gulf Gate (0.5% Native American/Other), Southgate (0% Native American/Other), and South Gate Ridge (0.3% Native American/Other). Siesta Key is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Sarasota (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ridge Wood Heights (1.9% Native American/Other).

Siesta Key's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Siesta Key, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Siesta Key is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Siesta Key ranks 759th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Siesta Key's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Siesta Key's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Siesta Key is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.7% Multiracial), and Gulf Gate (1.5% Multiracial). Siesta Key is less Multiracial than neighboring South Sarasota (2.5% Multiracial), Southgate (7.7% 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.