North Port, Florida
North Port: A city in Sarasota County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in southwestern Florida. North Port is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the North Port Historical Museum and the North Port Arts Center.
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 66 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 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1959 (66 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:12:31 (15th May 2025) |
| Density : | 273 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
North Port is located at 27°2'39"N 82°14'9"W (27.0442200, -82.2359300).
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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
1 Warm Mineral Springs Park
12200 San Servando Ave, North Port, FL 34287, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Garden of The Five Senses
4299 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL 34287, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park
6968 Reisterstown Rd, North Port, FL 34291, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Blue Ridge Park
2155 Ridgewood Dr, North Port, FL 34287, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Atwater Community Park
4475 Skyway Ave, North Port, FL 34288, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in North Port
1 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing - North Port Regional Office
4451 Aidan Ln #102, North Port, FL 34287, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 North Port Fire Rescue Department
4980 City Center Blvd, North Port, FL 34286, United States ➦ Show Map
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Schools in North Port
College & universities near North Port, FL
| 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 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near North Port, FL
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
