The Meadows is a CDP located in Sarasota County Florida. The Meadows has a 2024 population of 6,045. The Meadows is currently growing at a rate of 2.49% annually and its population has increased by 15.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,235 in 2020.
The average household income in The Meadows is $124,766 with a poverty rate of 10.73%. The median age in The Meadows is 71.4 years: 69.7 years for males, and 73.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of The Meadows was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,259 | 96.27% |
| Two or more races | 136 | 2.49% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,171 | 1.66 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 1,678 | 1.13 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 1,300 | 2.26 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 112 | 2.21 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 81 | 2.26 | 100 | 0 |
2.25
Average Family Size
1.66
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 2.06% |
| Associates Degree | 261 | 5.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,544 | 31.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,167 | 23.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,041 | 21.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 805 | 16.26% |
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 | 4,794 | 4,662 | 2,640 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 118 | 33 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,000 | $0 | $55,550 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,525 | $0 | $43,800 |
| High School Graduate | $41,767 | $0 | $41,537 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,770 | $64,035 | $42,865 |
| Some College | $63,782 | $63,830 | $63,269 |
$58,770
Average Earnings
$64,035
Average Male
$42,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.62% of The Meadows residents speak only English, while 9.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,029 | 472 | 9.39% |
| Multiple | 135 | 76 | 56.3% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 57 | 36.54% |
10.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.99%
Male Poverty Rate
10.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in The Meadows is Multiple, with 56.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in The Meadows is White, with 9.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.2% |
| Some College | 9.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.08% |
| High School | 9.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.19% |
| Female Employed | 5.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,656 | $187,232 |
| Households | $66,003 | $124,766 |
| Married Families | $91,220 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,717 | $69,187 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
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
642
Number of Veterans
642
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 221 |
| Korea | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 500 |
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 642 | 12.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28.7%
Labor Force Participation
28.3%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
15.03%
Born in The Meadows
86.78%
Native Born
13.22%
Foreign Born
4.96%
Non Citizen
8.26%
Naturalized
86.78% of The Meadows residents were born in the United States, with 15.03% having been born in Florida. 4.96% 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 | 6,045 | 147 | 2.49% |
| 2023 | 5,898 | 146 | 2.54% |
| 2022 | 5,752 | 422 | 7.92% |
| 2021 | 5,330 | 95 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 5,235 | 805 | 18.17% |
| 2019 | 4,430 | 84 | 1.93% |
| 2018 | 4,346 | -37 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 4,383 | 283 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 4,100 | 78 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 4,022 | 171 | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 3,851 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 3,867 | -101 | -2.55% |
| 2012 | 3,968 | -353 | -8.17% |
| 2011 | 4,321 | 327 | 8.19% |
| 2010 | 3,994 | 0 | 0% |