Manatee County, Florida
Manatee County: County in Florida, United States
About
Manatee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 322,833 and a population density of 140 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 411,219 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bradenton. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.

Quick Facts about Manatee County
Population : | 411,219 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Florida (United States) |
Different from : | Manatí |
Twitter username : | manateegov |
Area : | 2312 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 16.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 83.2% |
Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
Capital : | Bradenton |
Establishment : | January 01, 1855 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 12:38:45 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 178 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 21.49% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Manatee County is located at 27°28'39"N 82°21'27"W (27.4775200, -82.3575400). It has 3 neighbors: DeSoto County, Hardee County and Sarasota County.
Manatee County map
The largest city of Manatee County is Bradenton with a population of 59,737. Other cities include, Palmetto population 13,796, Holmes Beach population 4,304, Anna Maria population 1,775 and Bradenton Beach population 1,273. See all Manatee County cities & populated places.
Manatee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Manatee County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Bradenton | 59,737 | The most populous city in Manatee County, Florida. |
South Bradenton | 22,178 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
Bayshore Gardens | 16,323 | Census designated place |
Palmetto | 13,796 | City in Manatee County, Florida, United States |
Longboat Key | 7,303 | Town in Florida |
West Samoset | 5,583 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
Holmes Beach | 4,304 | City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America |
Ellenton | 4,275 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
West Bradenton | 4,192 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
Samoset | 3,854 | Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida |
Anna Maria | 1,775 | City in Manatee County, Florida, United States |
Bradenton Beach | 1,273 | City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Manatee County
Manatee County has 3 neighbours.
- DeSoto County county in Florida, United States
- Hardee County county in Florida, United States
- Sarasota County county in Florida, United States of America
- Bradenton
Demographics
The population of Manatee County increased by 21.49% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 322,833 | - | census |
2011 | 327,549 | 1.44% | estimation process |
2012 | 333,844 | 1.89% | estimation process |
2013 | 341,855 | 2.34% | estimation process |
2014 | 350,865 | 2.57% | estimation process |
2015 | 362,548 | 3.22% | estimation process |
2016 | 375,373 | 3.42% | estimation process |
2017 | 385,506 | 2.63% | estimation process |
2018 | 394,387 | 2.25% | estimation process |
2019 | 403,253 | 2.2% | estimation process |
2020 | 411,219 | 1.94% | estimation process |
People born in Manatee County (2)
People born in Manatee County, including actor Monte Markham, baseball player Greg Blosser, .
List
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County Name | Population | Title |
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Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |