Sarasota–Bradenton Metro Area Counties

2 counties · 948,158 people (2025) · 1,299 sq mi

The Sarasota–Bradenton metro area (officially the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area) has 2 counties in Florida, with 948,158 people in 2025. Sarasota County is the most populous.

Map of the 2 counties of the Sarasota–Bradenton metro area with county names and major cities
The 2 counties of the Sarasota–Bradenton metro area (yellow) with the largest cities. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025. Free to use with attribution (CC BY 4.0).

The 2 counties of the Sarasota–Bradenton metro area

Sorted by population.

CountyCounty seatPopulation 2025Change since 2020Land area (sq mi)Type
Sarasota CountySarasota479,958+10.6%556Central
Manatee CountyBradenton468,200+17.1%743Central

The metro area is part of the larger North Port-Bradenton, FL Combined Statistical Area.

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