South Sarasota, FL Demographics

A map of South Sarasota's Population by Race

South Sarasota, Florida had a population of 5,133 in 2020. It was 84.3% White, 1.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Sarasota, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, South Sarasota is the 469th most populous. 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's White Population

4,329 residents of South Sarasota identify as White, or 84.3%. This makes the White share of the population of South Sarasota considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Sarasota is ranked #226 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Sarasota is more White than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (77.3% White), Southgate (76.7% White), South Gate Ridge (76.6% White), and Gulf Gate (81.7% White). South Sarasota is less White than neighboring Siesta Key (92.5% White).

South Sarasota's Black Population

53 residents of South Sarasota identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Sarasota less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Sarasota is ranked #771 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Sarasota is more Black than neighboring Siesta Key (0.2% Black). South Sarasota is less Black than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.7% Black), Southgate (1.5% Black), South Gate Ridge (1.5% Black), and Gulf Gate (1.4% Black).

South Sarasota's Asian Population

89 residents of South Sarasota identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Sarasota roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Sarasota is ranked #365 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Sarasota is more Asian than neighboring Siesta Key (1.4% Asian). South Sarasota is less Asian than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (1.9% Asian), Southgate (2.1% Asian), and South Gate Ridge (1.9% Asian).

South Sarasota's Hispanic Population

457 residents of South Sarasota identify as Hispanic, or 8.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Sarasota less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Sarasota is ranked #571 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Sarasota is more Hispanic than neighboring Siesta Key (2.9% Hispanic). South Sarasota is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (14.5% Hispanic), Southgate (15.6% Hispanic), South Gate Ridge (14.6% Hispanic), and Gulf Gate (10.8% Hispanic).

South Sarasota's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of South Sarasota identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Sarasota roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Sarasota is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Sarasota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southgate (0.6% Native American/Other). South Sarasota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and South Gate Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other).

South Sarasota's Multiracial Population

168 residents of South Sarasota identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Sarasota roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Sarasota is ranked #554 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Sarasota is more Multiracial than neighboring Siesta Key (2.3% Multiracial). South Sarasota is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Wood Heights (3.7% Multiracial), Southgate (3.6% Multiracial), South Gate Ridge (4.2% Multiracial), and Gulf Gate (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.