South Sarasota, FL Demographics

A map of South Sarasota's Population by Race

South Sarasota, Florida has an estimated population of 4,837, a decrease from the 5,133 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Sarasota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Sarasota has become considerably 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 South Sarasota, that probability was 27.9% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Sarasota is ranked the 492nd 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 Sarasota was ranked the 469th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Sarasota's White Population

3,899 residents of South Sarasota, or 80.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Sarasota is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Sarasota ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sarasota's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of South Sarasota's population has decreased from 84.3% to 80.6%.

South Sarasota is more White than neighboring Southgate (80% White), and South Gate Ridge (70.6% White). South Sarasota is less White than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (80.7% White), Siesta Key (92.8% White), and Gulf Gate (94% White).

South Sarasota's Black Population

79 residents of South Sarasota, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Sarasota is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Sarasota ranks 774th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sarasota's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. Black residents' share of South Sarasota's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

South Sarasota is more Black than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.2% Black), Siesta Key (0% Black), and Southgate (1% Black). South Sarasota is less Black than neighboring Gulf Gate (1.8% Black).

South Sarasota's Asian Population

123 residents of South Sarasota, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Sarasota ranks 369th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sarasota's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. Asian residents' share of South Sarasota's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

South Sarasota is more Asian than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.9% Asian), Siesta Key (1% Asian), Southgate (1% Asian), South Gate Ridge (1.5% Asian), and Gulf Gate (0.2% Asian).

South Sarasota's Hispanic Population

582 residents of South Sarasota, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Sarasota is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Sarasota ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sarasota's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Sarasota's population has increased from 8.9% to 12.0%.

South Sarasota is more Hispanic than neighboring Siesta Key (3.8% Hispanic), Southgate (10.2% Hispanic), and Gulf Gate (2% Hispanic). South Sarasota is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (14.5% Hispanic), and South Gate Ridge (15.9% Hispanic).

South Sarasota's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of South Sarasota, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Sarasota ranks 514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sarasota's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Sarasota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Sarasota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Siesta Key (0.6% Native American/Other), Southgate (0% Native American/Other), South Gate Ridge (0.3% Native American/Other), and Gulf Gate (0.5% Native American/Other). South Sarasota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.9% Native American/Other).

South Sarasota's Multiracial Population

119 residents of South Sarasota, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Sarasota is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Sarasota ranks 577th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sarasota's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Multiracial residents' share of South Sarasota's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.5%.

South Sarasota is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.7% Multiracial), Siesta Key (1.8% Multiracial), and Gulf Gate (1.5% Multiracial). South Sarasota is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.