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Bee Ridge, Florida
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Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.90 sq mi (10.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,955 |
| • Density | 2,654.67/sq mi (1,024.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34233
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| Area codes | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-04925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278388 |
Bee Ridge is a community located in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 9,955 people lived in Bee Ridge. This was a small increase from the 9,598 residents counted in 2010. Bee Ridge is also part of the larger North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metropolitan area.
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About Bee Ridge
Bee Ridge is located in the sunny state of Florida. It covers a total area of about 10.1 square kilometers (or 3.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 9.7 square kilometers (3.75 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles) is water.
Who Lives in Bee Ridge?
The number of people living in Bee Ridge has grown over the years.
- In 1980, there were 3,313 residents.
- By 1990, the population had nearly doubled to 6,406.
- In 2000, it reached 8,744.
- The 2010 census counted 9,598 people.
- In 2020, the population was 9,955.
Population Details
As of 2020, Bee Ridge had 9,955 people living in 4,737 households. There were also 5,078 housing units available.
The population includes people of all ages:
- About 3.7% of residents were under 5 years old.
- Around 15.6% were under 18 years old.
- A larger group, 35.5%, were 65 years and older.
- More than half of the residents, 54.1%, were female.
Diversity in Bee Ridge
Bee Ridge is home to people from many different backgrounds:
- About 87.8% of the population identified as white.
- Around 1.5% were Black or African American.
- About 4.6% were Asian.
- Roughly 4.0% identified as two or more races.
- About 10.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Work and Well-being
The median household income in Bee Ridge was $68,316. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 51.7% of the population was employed.
Regarding health and financial security:
- About 15.3% of the population did not have health care coverage.
- Around 11.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
Many people in Bee Ridge have come from other countries. About 14.8% of the population were born outside the United States. Also, 9.6% of the population were veterans, meaning they had served in the armed forces. Education is important in Bee Ridge, with 36.0% of people aged 25 and older having a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
Fun Places to Visit
Bee Ridge has several great places to explore and enjoy the outdoors.
- Larry C. Manning Memorial Preserve: This preserve offers a natural space for relaxation and enjoying nature.
- Urfer Family Park: This park is a popular spot and is home to the historic Dr. C. B. Wilson House.
- Ashton Trailhead: This is a starting point for the Legacy Trail (Florida), a popular trail for walking, running, and biking.
