West Bradenton, Florida facts for kids
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West 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 | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,247 |
| • Density | 3,264.41/sq mi (1,260.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34209 (Bradenton)
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| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-76050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867228 |
West Bradenton is a community in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 4,247 people lived in West Bradenton. This was a small increase from 4,192 people in 2010. West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton Located?
West Bradenton is found at these coordinates: 27°30′3″N 82°36′50″W / 27.50083°N 82.61389°W. It has some clear natural borders. To the east, it is next to the city of Bradenton. To the north, you'll find the Manatee River, which is a part of Tampa Bay. To the south, the community is bordered by Florida State Road 64.
The area of West Bradenton stretches west to Warner West Bayou and 67th Street NW. The nearby community of Palma Sola is located to its west.
How Big is West Bradenton?
According to the United States Census Bureau, West Bradenton covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers) of it is water. This means about 4.27% of West Bradenton is covered by water.
Who Lives in West Bradenton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 6,162 | — | |
| 1990 | 8,767 | 42.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,444 | −49.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,192 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,247 | 1.3% | |
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Let's look at some facts about the people living in West Bradenton, based on the census from 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 4,444 people living in West Bradenton. These people lived in 1,698 households, and 1,292 of these were families. The population density was about 3,256 people per square mile (1,257 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,772 housing units, with about 1,298 units per square mile (501 units per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in West Bradenton in 2000 were White (97.05%). A smaller number were African American (0.52%), Native American (0.18%), or Asian (0.92%). Some people were from Pacific Islander backgrounds (0.05%), or from other races (0.41%). About 0.88% of the population identified with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.68% of the total population.
Household Details
Out of all the households in 2000, 34.1% had children under 18 years old living there. About 63.7% of households were married couples living together. In 9.4% of households, a female was the head of the house without a husband present. About 23.9% of households were not families.
Almost one-fifth of all households (19.4%) were made up of people living alone. About 9.0% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.62 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
Age and Income
The population in West Bradenton was spread out by age in 2000. About 25.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 5.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.9% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 27.5%, and 16.2% were 65 years or older. The average age was 41 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 91.1 males. If you looked at only adults aged 18 and over, there were about 89.8 males for every 100 females.
The average income for a household in West Bradenton was $52,989 in 2000. For families, the average income was $57,400. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $38,168, compared to $24,471 for females. The per capita income (income per person) for West Bradenton was $27,262.
About 3.3% of families and 5.2% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 4.9% of those under 18 years old and 4.8% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: West Bradenton para niños
