South Bradenton, Florida facts for kids
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South Bradenton, Florida
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Location in Manatee County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Manatee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.59 sq mi (11.89 km2) |
| • Land | 4.50 sq mi (11.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 26,858 |
| • Density | 5,968.44/sq mi (2,304.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
34205, 34207 (Bradenton)
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| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-67258 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867205 |
South Bradenton is a special kind of community in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 26,858 people lived in South Bradenton. This was more than the 22,178 people who lived there in 2010. South Bradenton is part of a larger group of cities and towns. This group includes North Port, Bradenton, and Sarasota, Florida. They all form a big metropolitan area.
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Exploring South Bradenton's Location
South Bradenton is located in a sunny part of Florida. It shares its borders with other places.
Where South Bradenton is Located
To the north and west, South Bradenton is right next to the city of Bradenton. To the south, you'll find Bayshore Gardens. On the east side, it borders West Samoset.
Size and Land of South Bradenton
The total area of South Bradenton is about 11.9 square kilometers (4.59 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 11.7 square kilometers (4.50 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water. This means that about 1.96% of South Bradenton is covered by water.
Who Lives in South Bradenton?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. It helps us understand the community.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in South Bradenton has grown over the years.
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| 1970 | 10,820 | — | |
| 1980 | 14,297 | 32.1% | |
| 1990 | 20,398 | 42.7% | |
| 2000 | 21,587 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 22,178 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 26,858 | 21.1% | |
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- In 1970, there were 10,820 people.
- By 1980, the population grew to 14,297.
- In 1990, it reached 20,398.
- In 2000, there were 21,587 people.
- By 2010, the population was 22,178.
- In 2020, the population increased to 26,858.
People and Homes in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 21,587 people living in South Bradenton. These people lived in 10,681 households. A household is like a home where people live together. Out of these, 5,522 were families.
There were also 13,283 housing units available. A housing unit is a place where someone can live, like a house or an apartment.
Diversity of the Community
The people in South Bradenton come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, the community was made up of:
- About 89.92% White people.
- About 4.62% African American people.
- About 0.32% Native American people.
- About 1.31% Asian people.
- About 0.10% Pacific Islander people.
- About 2.17% people from other backgrounds.
- About 1.58% people from two or more backgrounds.
Also, about 8.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 18.1% of households had children under 18 living there. About 36.9% were married couples living together. About 10.8% were homes where a mother was raising children without a husband present. Nearly half, 48.3%, were not families.
Many people lived alone. About 40.4% of all households were individuals. About 20.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.00 people per household and 2.64 people per family.
Age Groups in South Bradenton
The population of South Bradenton includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 17.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 28.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in South Bradenton was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 87.7 males. If you looked at just adults (18 and over), for every 100 females, there were about 84.9 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in South Bradenton was $27,410 per year. For families, the average income was $32,444 per year. Men earned about $25,011 per year, while women earned about $21,559 per year. The average income for each person in the CDP was $17,549.
About 9.5% of families and 13.0% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 18.2% of children under 18 and 5.9% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: South Bradenton para niños
