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.

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Location of North Port on Florida map.

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
Seal of North Port seal image
Seal of North Port seal image

Geography

North Port is located at 27°2'39"N 82°14'9"W (27.0442200, -82.2359300).

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Weather

88°F
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5 to 9 mph E Tuesday

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Official website of North Port

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Demographics

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%
North Port zip code is 34286. County name: Sarasota, County fips: 12115
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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

Rating: 4 (1526)

12200 San Servando Ave, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details

Phone: +19414261692 | Website available

2Garden of The Five Senses

Rating: 4.7 (444)

4299 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details

Phone: +19414297275 | Website available

3Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

Rating: 4.7 (315)

6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291, United States View details

Phone: +19418615000 | Website available

4Blue Ridge Park

Rating: 4.6 (290)

2155 Ridgewood Dr, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details

Phone: +19414297275 | Website available

5Atwater Community Park

Rating: 4.6 (219)

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

Rating: 4.1 (56)

4451 Aidan Ln #102, North Port, FL 34287, United States View details

Phone: +19412403160 | Website available

2North Port Fire Rescue Department

Rating: 4.8 (6)

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