West Bradenton, FL Demographics

A map of West Bradenton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,514	3,640	88.0%	85.7%
Hispanic	286	272	7.2%	6.4%
Asian	85	77	2.1%	1.8%
Multiracial	85	183	2.1%	4.3%
Black	15	55	0.4%	1.3%
Native American/Other	6	20	0.2%	0.5%

West Bradenton, Florida has an estimated population of 3,991, a decrease from the 4,247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Bradenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Bradenton has become 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 West Bradenton, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Bradenton is ranked the 532nd 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). West Bradenton was ranked the 512th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Bradenton's White Population

3,514 residents of West Bradenton, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Bradenton is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Bradenton ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bradenton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of West Bradenton's population has increased from 85.7% to 88.0%.

West Bradenton is more White than neighboring Bradenton (60.2% White), Palmetto (62.7% White), South Bradenton (53.8% White), and West Samoset (23.4% White). West Bradenton is less White than neighboring Cortez (91.9% White).

West Bradenton's Black Population

15 residents of West Bradenton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Bradenton is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Bradenton ranks 746th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bradenton's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of West Bradenton's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

West Bradenton is less Black than neighboring Bradenton (12.2% Black), Palmetto (10.5% Black), South Bradenton (11.2% Black), Cortez (1.3% Black), and West Samoset (12.5% Black).

West Bradenton's Asian Population

85 residents of West Bradenton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Bradenton ranks 350th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bradenton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Asian residents' share of West Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

West Bradenton is more Asian than neighboring Palmetto (0.1% Asian), South Bradenton (1.6% Asian), Cortez (0% Asian), and West Samoset (0.3% Asian). West Bradenton is less Asian than neighboring Bradenton (2.3% Asian).

West Bradenton's Hispanic Population

286 residents of West Bradenton, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Bradenton is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Bradenton ranks 690th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bradenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Bradenton's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.2%.

West Bradenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Cortez (3.5% Hispanic). West Bradenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Bradenton (20.9% Hispanic), Palmetto (23.7% Hispanic), South Bradenton (29.8% Hispanic), and West Samoset (63.5% Hispanic).

West Bradenton's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of West Bradenton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Bradenton ranks 751st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bradenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Bradenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Bradenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Samoset (0% Native American/Other). West Bradenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradenton (0.6% Native American/Other), Palmetto (0.4% Native American/Other), South Bradenton (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cortez (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Bradenton's Multiracial Population

85 residents of West Bradenton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Bradenton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Bradenton ranks 290th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Bradenton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Bradenton's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.1%.

West Bradenton is more Multiracial than neighboring West Samoset (0.3% Multiracial). West Bradenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bradenton (3.7% Multiracial), Palmetto (2.6% Multiracial), South Bradenton (3.1% Multiracial), and Cortez (2.5% 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.