Manatee County at a Glance
Climate and Statistics
Land and Water
Land area ~ 741 square miles
Coastline ~ 150 miles
Beaches ~ 27 miles
Climate
Average Temperature Range
January ~ 49.5F - 72.8F
August ~ 72.8F - 91.5F
Average Annual Rainfall ~ 54.4 inches
Average Relative Humidity ~ 74%
Prevailing Winds ~ Easterly
Source: Southeast Regional Climate Center
City Populations
Anna Maria ~ 1,854
Bradenton ~ 53,662
Bradenton Beach ~ 1,549
Holmes Beach ~ 5,071
Longboat Key (Manatee County portion) ~ 2,605
Palmetto ~ 14,002
Unincorporated ~ 232,359
TOTAL ~ 311,102
Source: US Census Bureau, July 2007
Population
1993 ~ 223,508
1994 ~ 228,104
1995 ~ 233,564
1996 ~ 237,932
1997 ~ 242,417
1998 ~ 245,060
1999 ~ 249,906
2000 ~ 264,002
2001 ~ 270,771
2002 ~ 277,362
2003 ~ 287,853
2004 ~ 293,837
2005 ~ 300,815
2006 ~ 311,102
2007 ~ 323,674
Projected 2010 ~ 327,500
Projected 1012 ~ 363,071
Source: Decision Data Resources, September 2008
2008 Estimated Population by Age
0-14 ~ 17.1%
15-24 ~ 11.0%
25-44 ~ 24.4%
45-64 ~ 25.4%
65+ ~ 22.0%
2013 Projected Population by Age
0-14 ~ 17.3%
15-24 ~ 11.4%
25-44 ~ 23.8%
45-64 ~ 25.8%
65+ ~ 21.7%
Source: Decision Data Resources, December 2008
Per Capita Income
1997 ~ $27,783
1998 ~ $29,776
1999 ~ $30,364
2000 ~ $31,275
2001 ~ $32,210
2002 ~ $31,919
2003 ~ $31,245
2004 ~ $33,740
2005 ~ $36,832
2006 ~ $39,071
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis: Regional Economic Information Systems, May 2008
2007 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD DISPOSABLE INCOME
Median Household Income ~ $49,076
Source: Decision Data Resources,February 2008