North Port, Florida
North Port: A city in Sarasota County, Florida.
About
North Port is a city located in the county of Sarasota in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,357 and a population density of 213 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 73,738 inhabitants.
The city was created 67 years ago in 1958.
Quick Facts about North Port
| Population | 73,738 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Postal code | 34286–34291 |
| Phone Area Codes | 941 |
| Area | 269.81 km2 |
| Official name | North Port |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.0442,-82.2359 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1959 (67 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:42:55 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 273 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 22.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
North Port is located at 27°2'39"N 82°14'9"W (27.0442200, -82.2359300).
North Port map
Official website of North Port
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of North Port increased by 22.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57,357 | - | census |
| 2011 | 57,726 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,416 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,113 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,323 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 62,244 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 64,371 | 3.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,272 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,438 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,724 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 73,738 | 4.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,602 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,557 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,285 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,551 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 30.9% |
| White only, percent : | 64.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 31.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 17.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 205 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $84,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $843 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $432 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $921 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,245 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 49,225 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,793 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,109 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $14,623 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 248 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 58 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 464 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 768.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.22 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $312,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,459 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $388 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,057 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,481 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.9% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 6,209 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $866 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,680 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,788 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 172 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 484 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 695.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.71 |
Best Things to Do in North Port
1Warm Mineral Springs Park
12200 San Servando Ave, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details
Phone: +19414261692 | Website available
2Garden of The Five Senses
4299 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details
Phone: +19414297275 | Website available
3Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291, United States View details
Phone: +19418615000 | Website available
4Blue Ridge Park
2155 Ridgewood Dr, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details
Phone: +19414297275 | Website available
5Atwater Community Park
4475 Skyway Ave, North Port, FL 34288, United States View details
Phone: +19414297275 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in North Port
1Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing - North Port Regional Office
4451 Aidan Ln #102, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details
Phone: +19412403160 | Website available
2North Port Fire Rescue Department
4980 City Center Blvd, North Port, FL 34286, United States View details
Phone: +19412408150 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to North Port, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132976 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte (FL) | 33948-3399 |
| 138132 | Fashion Focus Hair Academy | Sarasota (FL) | 34231-4813 |
| 137120 | Suncoast Technical College | Sarasota (FL) | 34233-1798 |
| 244279 | Meridian College | Sarasota (FL) | 34240 |
| 406149 | Sarasota School of Massage Therapy | Sarasota (FL) | 34243-6130 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to North Port, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCH | Port Charlotte, Florida | 909 King Highway | BUS |
| SRA | Sarasota, Florida | 1993 Main Street | BUS |
| FTM | Fort Myers, Florida | 6050 Plaza Drive | BUS |
| BDT | Bradenton, Florida | 1115 Manatee Avenue West | BUS |
| SBG | Sebring | 601 East Center St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to North Port.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Por Post Office | North Port (FL) | 34287 |
| City Center Post Office | North Port (FL) | 34286 |
| Port Charlotte Annex Post Office | Port Charlotte (FL) | 33954 |
| Murdock Post Office | Port Charlotte (FL) | 33948 |
| Englewood Post Office | Englewood (FL) | 34223 |
Other cities in Sarasota County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sarasota County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | 58,859 | The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida. |
| Venice | 24,634 | City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States |
| Sarasota Springs | 14,395 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| South Venice | 13,949 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Fruitville | 13,224 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 10,911 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Bee Ridge | 9,598 | Census designated place |
| Venice Gardens | 7,104 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| North Sarasota | 6,982 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Siesta Key | 6,565 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Osprey | 6,100 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| South Gate Ridge | 5,688 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 5,061 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| South Sarasota | 4,950 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 4,795 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
| Vamo | 4,727 | Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
North Port distances to largest Florida cities