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Anna Maria, FL


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Anna Maria, Florida

Anna Maria, Florida, in Manatee county, is 16 miles S of St. Petersburg, Florida (center to center) and 33 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The people of the city are in the Sarasota - Bradenton metropolitan area. Anna Maria has a population of 1,814.

The People and Families of Anna Maria

In Anna Maria, about 63% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Anna Maria.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anna Maria had a median family income of $51,628. Anna Maria benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Anna Maria residents, with $2,715. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Anna Maria Housing

In Anna Maria, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Anna Maria has higher property taxes than most places in Florida, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Anna Maria, 83% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Anna Maria; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Anna Maria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Anna Maria College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Anna Maria Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Anna Maria Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Anna Maria Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Anna Maria, FL

Comparing Anna Maria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity51
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents12
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