The Meadows is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,037 at the 2020 census, up from 3,994 at the 2010 census.[6] The CDP is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Meadows, Florida | |
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![]() Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida | |
Coordinates: 27°21′53″N 82°28′23″W / 27.36472°N 82.47306°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
County | Sarasota |
Area | |
• Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.64 km2) |
• Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
• Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,037 |
• Density | 2,119.06/sq mi (818.16/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 34235[3] |
Area code | 941 |
FIPS code | 12-71580[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 1867218[5] |
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), of which 2.2 square miles (5.6 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km2), or 6.18%, is water.[6]
Demographics
editCensus | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1990 | 3,437 | — | |
2000 | 4,423 | 28.7% | |
2010 | 3,994 | −9.7% | |
2020 | 5,037 | 26.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7][8] |
As of the 2020 United States census,[6] the Meadows had a population of 5,037 with 3,211 households.
The population was split by age, with 1.4% under 5 years old, 4.7% under 18, and 68.3% were 65 years and older. 52.8% were female persons.
By race, the population was split with 97.5% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.1% were Asian, 1.6% were two or more races, and 2.0% were Hispanic or Latino.
The median household income was $59,293. 7.8% of the population lived below the poverty threshold. 95.5% of households had a computer, and 91.7% of households had a broadband internet subscription.
19.0% of the population were foreign-born persons. There were 877 veterans living in the CDP.
References
edit- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Meadows FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b c "QuickFacts The Meadows CDP, Florida". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "County and City Data Book: 2000" (PDF) (13th ed.). U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. Department of Commerce. November 2001. p. 798.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.