South Sarasota, Florida

South Sarasota, FL is #85 on the list Top 100 Best Cities For Retirees in 2023, #73 on the list Top 100 Best Cities for Retired Singles in 2023

Population In South Sarasota, Florida

Population4993

In terms of political views, the South Sarasota population skews Republican. The top religion in South Sarasota is Protestant. The top age group is 65-up per census data.

Household Types in South Sarasota, Florida

  • Singles in South Sarasota 45.7%
  • Married Couples in South Sarasota 54.3%

Age Groups of People Living in South Sarasota, Florida

  • 18 to 24 year olds 4.0%
  • 25 to 44 year olds 19.2%
  • 45 to 64 year olds 29.4%
  • 65+ year olds 33.4%

Race Diversity in South Sarasota, Florida

The Race Diversity score in South Sarasota, Florida is 7.Race diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Latino/Hispanics 9.6%
  • Whites 93.7%
  • Black or African Americans 0.3%
  • American Indian & Alaska Natives 0.1%
  • Asians 1.2%
  • Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders 0.0%
  • Multi 3.0%
  • Other 1.7%

The Religion of people living in South Sarasota, Florida

The primary religious affiliation in South Sarasota, Florida is Protestant. The Religion Diversity score in South Sarasota, Florida is 17.6Religion diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score..

ReligionPercentage of Population
Protestant20.9%
Catholic20.0%
Orthodox0.2%
Other / Christian0.0%
Mormon0.4%
Jewish1.4%
Muslim0.2%
Buddhist0.1%
Hindu0.1%
Other / Non-Christian0.2%
No Religion56.5%

Industry and Occupation in South Sarasota, Florida

The top industry present in South Sarasota, Florida is Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services. 42.6 % of residents work in Management, business, science, and arts occupations, while only 7.1% work in Production, transportation, and material moving occupations. The Industry Diversity score in South Sarasota, Florida is 59.3.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
  • Construction 10.0%
  • Manufacturing 5.3%
  • Wholesale trade 0.7%
  • Retail trade 13.6%
  • Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
  • Information 0.4%
  • Finance and insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 9.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 19.4%
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance 14.3%
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.3%
  • Other services, except public administration 4.2%
  • Public administration 1.7%

The Occupation Diversity score in South Sarasota, Florida is 69.4.Occupation diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations 42.6%
  • Service occupations 21.8%
  • Sales and office occupations 18.5%
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 10.0%
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 7.1%

Average Educational level of people living in South Sarasota,Florida

77.5% of residents in South Sarasota, Florida have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the U.S. average of 46.6%. 46.8% of residents in South Sarasota, Florida hold STEM degrees (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Educational level Diversity score in South Sarasota, Florida is 78.1.Educational diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Less than high school graduate 3.1%
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.4%
  • Some college or associate's degree 30.4%
  • Bachelor's degree 25.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree 21.6%

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