South Bradenton, FL Demographics

A map of South Bradenton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	13,977	14,746	53.8%	54.9%
Hispanic	7,754	7,870	29.8%	29.3%
Black	2,914	2,832	11.2%	10.5%
Multiracial	794	871	3.1%	3.2%
Asian	415	329	1.6%	1.2%
Native American/Other	136	210	0.5%	0.8%

South Bradenton, Florida has an estimated population of 25,990, a decrease from the 26,858 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 29.8% Hispanic, 11.2% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Bradenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Bradenton has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 South Bradenton, that probability was 60.0% in 2020 and 60.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Bradenton is ranked the 169th 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). South Bradenton was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Bradenton's White Population

13,977 residents of South Bradenton, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Bradenton is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Bradenton ranks 629th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bradenton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of South Bradenton's population has decreased from 54.9% to 53.8%.

South Bradenton is more White than neighboring West Samoset (23.4% White), and Samoset (26.7% White). South Bradenton is less White than neighboring Bayshore Gardens (56.9% White), Bradenton (60.2% White), and West Bradenton (88% White).

South Bradenton's Black Population

2,914 residents of South Bradenton, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Bradenton is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Bradenton ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bradenton's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of South Bradenton's population has increased from 10.5% to 11.2%.

South Bradenton is more Black than neighboring West Bradenton (0.4% Black). South Bradenton is less Black than neighboring Bayshore Gardens (12.1% Black), West Samoset (12.5% Black), Bradenton (12.2% Black), and Samoset (21.6% Black).

South Bradenton's Asian Population

415 residents of South Bradenton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Bradenton ranks 515th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bradenton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. Asian residents' share of South Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

South Bradenton is more Asian than neighboring West Samoset (0.3% Asian), and Samoset (1.3% Asian). South Bradenton is less Asian than neighboring Bayshore Gardens (2.5% Asian), Bradenton (2.3% Asian), and West Bradenton (2.1% Asian).

South Bradenton's Hispanic Population

7,754 residents of South Bradenton, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Bradenton is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Bradenton ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bradenton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Bradenton's population has increased from 29.3% to 29.8%.

South Bradenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bayshore Gardens (22.6% Hispanic), Bradenton (20.9% Hispanic), and West Bradenton (7.2% Hispanic). South Bradenton is less Hispanic than neighboring West Samoset (63.5% Hispanic), and Samoset (42.3% Hispanic).

South Bradenton's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of South Bradenton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Bradenton ranks 436th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bradenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

South Bradenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Samoset (0% Native American/Other), Samoset (0% Native American/Other), and West Bradenton (0.2% Native American/Other). South Bradenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayshore Gardens (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bradenton (0.6% Native American/Other).

South Bradenton's Multiracial Population

794 residents of South Bradenton, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Bradenton ranks 585th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bradenton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of South Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

South Bradenton is more Multiracial than neighboring West Samoset (0.3% Multiracial), and West Bradenton (2.1% Multiracial). South Bradenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayshore Gardens (5.3% Multiracial), Bradenton (3.7% Multiracial), and Samoset (8.2% 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.