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Bradenton Beach, FL


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Bradenton Beach, Florida

Bradenton Beach, Florida is 14 miles NW of Sarasota, Florida (center to center) and 36 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. It is in Manatee county. The city is part of the Sarasota - Bradenton metro area. The population of Bradenton Beach is 1,482.

The People and Families of Bradenton Beach

In Bradenton Beach, about 49% of adults are married. Adults in Bradenton Beach are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Bradenton Beach. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bradenton Beach had a median family income of $46,583. The people of Bradenton Beach can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Bradenton Beach political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Bradenton Beach Housing

Of the housing in Bradenton Beach, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Bradenton Beach offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Bradenton Beach, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bradenton Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bradenton Beach Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bradenton Beach College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bradenton Beach Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bradenton Beach, FL

Comparing Bradenton Beach 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 Population109
Senior Citizens108
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Racial Diversity41
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime48
Low Property Crime13

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