North Sarasota, Florida facts for kids
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North Sarasota, 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 | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,418 |
| • Density | 2,945.19/sq mi (1,137.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-49787 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867182 |
North Sarasota is a place in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government.
In 2020, about 2,418 people lived in North Sarasota. This number was lower than in 2010, when 6,982 people lived there. North Sarasota is part of a larger area called the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big region that includes several cities and their surrounding communities.
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Where is North Sarasota?
North Sarasota is located in Florida. Its exact coordinates are 27 degrees, 22 minutes, 1 second North and 82 degrees, 30 minutes, 46 seconds West.
The total area of North Sarasota is about 9.8 square kilometers (3.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 9.5 square kilometers (3.7 square miles). A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,737 | — | |
| 1980 | 4,997 | 187.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,702 | 34.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,738 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,982 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,418 | −65.4% | |
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The number of people living in North Sarasota has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 6,738 people. These people lived in 2,770 households, and 1,792 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,781 people per square mile (688 people per square kilometer). This means many people live close together in this area. There were also 3,209 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lives in North Sarasota?
In 2000, the people living in North Sarasota came from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and a significant number were African American. There were also people from other racial groups, including Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. About 8.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 23.4% of the households in North Sarasota had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent, often a mother. About 35.3% of households were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or groups of unrelated people.
The average household had about 2.43 people. Families, on average, had about 2.94 people.
Age Groups
The population of North Sarasota included people of all ages. In 2000:
- 22.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 22.8% were 65 years old or older.
The median age was 43 years. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a household in North Sarasota was $33,084 per year. For families, the median income was $36,629 per year. Median income means that half the households or families earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
The average income per person in North Sarasota was $17,643. About 13.8% of families and 17.2% of all people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level needed to meet basic needs. For young people under 18, 32.0% were below the poverty line, and for people 65 or older, 9.8% were.
See also
In Spanish: North Sarasota para niños
