South Venice is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,619 at the 2020 census, up from 13,949 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 6.17%, is water.
South Venice is west of North Port, south of Venice, and north of Englewood. In 2014, a land partnership with Mattamy Homes was created to develop the West Villages, a large community of subdivisions.
Demographics
2020 census As of the 2020 census, South Venice had a population of 15,619. The median age was 54.6 years. 14.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 30.4% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.5 males age 18 and over.
There were 6,998 households in South Venice, of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 48.3% were married-couple households, 17.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 8,229 housing units, of which 15.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.1%. 100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.
According to Census Bureau QuickFacts, the population density was , 4.0% of residents were under 5 years old, and 50.2% of residents were female.
+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 14,004 89.7% Black or African American 144 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native 33 0.2% Asian 210 1.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 0.0% Some other race 276 1.8% Two or more races 949 6.1% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,003 6.4%
Income and poverty The median income for a household in the CDP was $64,445. 6.5% of the population lived below the poverty threshold. 93.3% of the population 25 years and older were high school graduates or higher and 22.6% of that same population had a Bachelor's degree or higher. 95.1% of households had a computer and 90.8% had a broadband internet subscription. References
External links South Venice Civic Association