The Town FilesManatee County, Florida
429,792 people. The median home is worth $391,400 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $78,457.
Towns in Manatee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton | 55,698 | $309,400 | $60,822 | 47.8 |
| Lakewood Ranch | 34,877 | $678,200 | $122,925 | 53.5 |
| South Bradenton | 26,858 | $167,200 | $48,315 | 45.6 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 19,904 | $181,400 | $44,958 | 45.1 |
| Palmetto | 13,323 | $313,400 | $62,621 | 49.8 |
| Memphis | 9,024 | $313,800 | $74,839 | 36.7 |
| West Samoset | 6,482 | $212,800 | $54,352 | 32.8 |
| West Bradenton | 4,247 | $425,100 | $116,272 | 50.3 |
| Samoset | 4,146 | $196,800 | $51,976 | 40.5 |
| Ellenton | 4,129 | $281,400 | $71,402 | 41.9 |
| Cortez | 4,121 | $392,200 | $79,895 | 65.3 |
| Holmes Beach | 3,010 | $681,000 | $88,333 | 69.2 |
| Whitfield | 2,989 | $470,500 | $98,348 | 40.6 |
People and housing
| Manatee County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,671 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $78,457 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 49.6 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
143,894 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,844 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 360 storm events in Manatee County from 1996 to 2026, with 16 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Manatee County has been included in 50 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).