Plantation: Demographics & People
Plantation's population stands at 4,531 people, in 2,606 households. Median age 71.2 years. (13.8y older than Sarasota County; 28.6y older than Florida). Population is 95% White (non-Hispanic) and 3% Hispanic or Latino. 57% of households are family-led.
- 1.7 people per household (vs Florida avg 2.6).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Florida 35%).
Population & Trend
Current population 4,531; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 434,006 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,531 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
Age Distribution
Median age 71.2y is 32.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 71.2 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,531 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 0.6% (vs Florida 2.5%) |
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| Black population | 0.7% (vs Florida 13.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.1% (vs Florida 23.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 94.9% (vs Florida 46.8%) |
Households & Family Composition
2,606 households. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 1,475 households (vs Florida 15,074) |
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| Households that are families | 56.6% (vs Florida 64.6%) |
| Total households | 2,606 households (vs Florida 22,144) |