Manasota Key, FL is a small barrier island located off the coast of Sarasota County. It has a population of 1,619 people and a population density of 1,189 people per square mile. The island is known for its pristine beaches and plethora of outdoor activities year-round. Local businesses include seafood restaurants such as Zekes Grill & Seafood, coffee shops like Catapult Coffee Bar, gift shops like Sea Bags Manasota Key, and clothing boutiques like Beachside Boutique. Outdoor activities include kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking along trails in Don Pedro State Park and swimming in the surf or pool at the local resorts. Other organizations on the island include The Friends of Manasota Key which works to preserve and protect the environment while advocating for the rights of local residents. Sports events are held regularly at Englewood Beach with sports such as volleyball, beach yoga classes and pickleball tournaments taking place throughout the year.
The population in Manasota Key is 1,619. There are 1,549 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Manasota Key is 72, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Manasota Key is 1.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Manasota Key
- 72.2% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 7.6% are married with children
- 2.7% have children, but are single
Race in Manasota Key
- 97.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander