City safety & data profile

South BradentonFL

South Bradenton, FL is a 22K-resident city in Manatee County with a median household income of $48,315.

Manatee County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Bradenton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Bradenton has a population larger than 49% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $167,200.

Data updated 2026-07-22

22K
Population
Top 51%
By size
$48,315
Median income
$167,200
Median home
16.8%
Poverty rate

The read on South Bradenton

South Bradenton posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities

Where South Bradenton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$48,315 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Bradenton, FL beyond the headline numbers

South Bradenton sits inside Manatee County, Florida, at roughly 27.46°N, -82.58°W. Population 22,178, $48,315 median household income. Median home value $167,200, median rent $1,244. Poverty rate 16.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Bradenton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41%, then short sleep duration at 40.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Bradenton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,178
South Bradenton
Median Income
$48,315
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$167,200
-27% vs avg
Median Age
45.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Manatee County) - South Bradenton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
430K+30%
Median Income
$78,457+64%
Median Home Value
$391,400+137%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-35%
Unemployment
4.6%-59%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Bradenton, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,244/mo
Poverty Rate
16.8% +18% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%
Work From Home 3.2%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 60.3%
African American 11.2%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41%
Short Sleep Duration
40.3%
Obesity
36.2%
Physical Inactivity
32.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.4%
Current Smoking
16.6%
Diabetes
16.2%
Binge Drinking
13.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.8%
Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
9.8%
Current Asthma
9.7%
Stroke
5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Bradenton, FL? ▼
South Bradenton, FL has a population of 22,178 people, located in Manatee County, Florida.
What is the median household income in South Bradenton? ▼
The median household income in South Bradenton, FL is $48,315 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
What is the median home value in South Bradenton? ▼
The median home value in South Bradenton, FL is $167,200. Median rent is $1,244/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Bradenton? ▼
The top health indicators in South Bradenton include High Blood Pressure (41%), Short Sleep Duration (40.3%), Obesity (36.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Bradenton? ▼
The median age in South Bradenton, FL is 45.6 years. 16.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Bradenton, FL is located in Manatee County, Florida. With a population of 22K and a $48,315 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the South Bradenton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using South Bradenton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Manatee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.