Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County: county in Florida, United States of America
About
Sarasota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 379,448 and a population density of 202 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 443,465 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sarasota. The county was created 104 years ago in 1921.
County Snapshot
Sarasota County at a glance
Sarasota County currently has 22 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
22
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Florida counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
North PortPopulation 73,738
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Sarasota County
| Population | 443,465 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Different from | Saratoga County |
| Area | 1878 km2 |
| Official name | Sarasota county |
| Water as percent of area | 23.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 76.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.1825,-82.3650 |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital | Sarasota |
| Establishment | May 14, 1921 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:55:01 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 236 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sarasota County is located at 27°10'57"N 82°21'54"W (27.1824800, -82.3649800). It has 3 neighbors: Charlotte County, DeSoto County and Manatee County.
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The largest city of Sarasota County is North Port with a population of 73,738. Other cities include, Sarasota population 58,859, Venice population 24,634, Kensington Park population 3,901 and Nokomis population 3,167. See all Sarasota County cities & populated places.
Sarasota County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sarasota County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Port | 73,738 | A city in Sarasota County, Florida. |
| 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 |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 2 to 13 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sarasota County
Official Website- Sarasota
Demographics
The population of Sarasota County increased by 14.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 325,957 | - | urban agglomeration |
| 2010 | 379,448 | 14.1% | census |
| 2011 | 382,226 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 386,437 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 389,941 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 396,363 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 404,761 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 412,968 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 419,680 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 426,329 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 433,742 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 443,465 | 2.19% | estimation process |
People born in Sarasota County (1)
American politician Lisa Carlton was born in Sarasota County
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|---|---|---|
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| Manatee County | 411,219 | County in Florida, United States |