Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bradenton, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

57,014

Median Agei

47.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.2%34,326

Hispanic/Latino

20.9%11,940

Black

12.2%6,957

Two or More

3.7%2,098

Asian

2.3%1,336

Other

0.5%312

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%2,436

High School Diploma

26.8%11,558

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%2,399

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%5,720

Associate's Degree

8.7%3,769

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%7,553

Master's Degree

6.6%2,866

Professional Degree

2.2%969

Doctorate

1.8%796

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,400

Median Renti

$1,618

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56%13,635

Renter-Occupied

44%10,721

Total Units

30,030

Homeownership

56%

Vacancy Rate

18.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%454

$50K–$100K

3.6%495

$100K–$150K

5.1%696

$150K–$200K

6.6%894

$200K–$300K

29.3%3,991

$300K–$500K

36.3%4,944

$500K–$1M

12.2%1,663

$1M+

3.7%498

Rent Distribution

Under $500

284

$500–$750

571

$750–$1,000

549

$1,000–$1,250

1,069

$1,250–$1,500

2,026

$1,500–$2,000

3,076

$2,000+

2,879

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%455

2010–2019

13.3%3,984

2000–2009

9.4%2,811

1990–1999

10.5%3,147

1980–1989

22.7%6,830

1970–1979

18.2%5,473

1960–1969

7.9%2,380

1950–1959

9.3%2,804

1940–1949

2.3%697

1939 or earlier

4.8%1,449

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.4%22,255

Utility Gas

5%1,225

No Fuel

2.2%543

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%134

Solar

0.4%96

Fuel Oil

0.2%44

Other

0.2%44

Wood

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,822

Mean Household Incomei

$80,552

Per Capita Incomei

$36,277

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

25,622

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%1,793

$10K–$15K

3.7%897

$15K–$20K

3.7%901

$20K–$25K

3.8%928

$25K–$30K

3.2%772

$30K–$35K

4%975

$35K–$40K

5.1%1,239

$40K–$45K

4.7%1,146

$45K–$50K

5.2%1,261

$50K–$60K

8.6%2,096

$60K–$75K

11.8%2,871

$75K–$100K

13.1%3,184

$100K–$125K

9.8%2,376

$125K–$150K

5.3%1,284

$150K–$200K

5.4%1,324

$200K+

5.4%1,309

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

784

Residentsi

1,422

Avg. Tenant Renti

$554/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing247 homes90% occupied$549/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers438 homes82% occupied$586/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 896 homes94% occupied$417/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,822/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

21.8%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

6.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

76.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,94515.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,568

Canada

402

Philippines

297

China

207

United Kingdom

174

India

147

Germany

108

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,647

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

24,010

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,567(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.8%Insured

15.2%Uninsured