Bradenton Beach, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 733, Bradenton Beach's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bradenton Beach is a small community located in Florida, within Manatee County. The total population is 733. It ranks as the 825th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bradenton Beach is 70.0 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 4.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bradenton Beach is $73,125. This is 2% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $489,000. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bradenton Beach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.8% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

54.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bradenton Beach, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.