Cortez is a CDP located in Manatee County Florida. Cortez has a 2024 population of 5,165. Cortez is currently growing at a rate of 1.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,088 in 2020.
The average household income in Cortez is $114,762 with a poverty rate of 11.93%. The median age in Cortez is 62.8 years: 62.9 years for males, and 62.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cortez was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,037 | 94.63% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 2.33% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 2.05% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,488 | 2.12 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 1,517 | 2.25 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 800 | 1.19 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 171 | 5.34 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.5
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 2.27% |
| Associates Degree | 620 | 13.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,489 | 32.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 642 | 13.99% |
| High School Graduate | 905 | 19.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 820 | 17.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,294 | 4,182 | 2,014 |
| Black | 117 | 115 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 116 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | 23 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 15 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,355 | $65,987 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,821 | $108,370 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,911 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,132 | $65,818 | $40,688 |
| Some College | $59,135 | $91,406 | $51,711 |
$50,132
Average Earnings
$65,818
Average Male
$40,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.66% of Cortez residents speak only English, while 3.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,946 | 515 | 10.41% |
| Black | 117 | 115 | 98.29% |
| Multiple | 108 | 2 | 1.85% |
11.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.71%
Male Poverty Rate
12.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cortez is Black, with 98.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cortez is Multiple, with 1.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.74% |
| High School | 19.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.34% |
| Some College | 5.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.13% |
| Female Employed | 13.04% |
| Male Employed | 8.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,214 | $136,028 |
| Households | $76,915 | $114,762 |
| Married Families | $90,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,903 | $65,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
62.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
673
Number of Veterans
576
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 423 |
| Korea | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 380 |
| 65 to 74 | 226 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 671 | 14.8% |
| Black | 2 | 1.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.4%
Labor Force Participation
33.5%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
9.98%
Born in Cortez
93.56%
Native Born
6.44%
Foreign Born
3.04%
Non Citizen
3.4%
Naturalized
93.56% of Cortez residents were born in the United States, with 9.98% having been born in Florida. 3.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,165 | 66 | 1.29% |
| 2023 | 5,099 | 66 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 5,033 | -332 | -6.19% |
| 2021 | 5,365 | 277 | 5.44% |
| 2020 | 5,088 | 711 | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 4,377 | -59 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 4,436 | 104 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 4,332 | 328 | 8.19% |
| 2016 | 4,004 | -39 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 4,043 | -71 | -1.73% |
| 2014 | 4,114 | 63 | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 4,051 | -266 | -6.16% |
| 2012 | 4,317 | -112 | -2.53% |
| 2011 | 4,429 | 188 | 4.43% |
| 2010 | 4,241 | 0 | 0% |