Manatee County, Florida Demographics 2026

Name: Manatee County, Florida Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Manatee County, Florida has a population of 429,792, the 15th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $78,457 and the median home value is $391,400. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Manatee County Quick Facts

Population 429,792

Median Household Income $78,457

Median Home Value $391,400

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 49.6 years

Homeownership Rate 74.3%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.4%

High School Graduation 90.9%

Cities/Places 14

Population 429,792 15th of 67

Median Income $78,457 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Manatee County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	416,020	429,792	+3.3%
Median household income	$75,792	$78,457	+3.5%
Median home value	$359,800	$391,400	+8.8%

Median Household Income

Manatee

$78,457

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Manatee

$391,400

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 28.9%

$100K+ 39.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

9.2%

$200K+

12.0%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%

Renter 25.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,671/mo 25.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

16.8%

35-54

22.4%

55-74

30.0%

75+

13.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Manatee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bradenton	57,014	$60,822	14.8%	$309,400
South Bradenton	25,990	$48,315	16.8%	$167,200
Bayshore Gardens	18,131	$44,958	15.0%	$181,400
Palmetto	13,588	$62,621	13.5%	$313,400
Memphis	9,185	$74,839	14.2%	$313,800
West Samoset	7,429	$54,352	16.4%	$212,800
Samoset	5,284	$51,976	20.9%	$196,800
Cortez	5,205	$79,895	10.4%	$392,200
Ellenton	5,133	$71,402	7.2%	$281,400
Whitfield (Manatee County)	4,261	$98,348	8.1%	$470,500
West Bradenton	3,991	$116,272	10.2%	$425,100
Holmes Beach	3,047	$88,333	7.7%	$681,000
Anna Maria	765	$103,703	6.0%	$1,358,700
Bradenton Beach	733	$73,125	8.7%	$489,000

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Population Overview

Manatee County is located in Florida with a total population of 429,792. It is the 15th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Manatee County is 49.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 13.3% 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 Manatee County is $78,457. This is 5% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $391,400. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Manatee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.3%.

Education

35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Manatee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manatee County, Florida?

Manatee County has a population of 429,792, making it the 15th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Manatee County?

The median household income in Manatee County is $78,457 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Manatee County, Florida?

Manatee County contains 14 Census-designated places.