City of North Port Demographics
Geography
The City of North Port occupies 103 square miles of southeast Sarasota County midway between the cities of Sarasota and Fort Myers, near the Gulf of Mexico. North Port is one of the largest Florida cities in land area but is only 10 percent populated - plenty of room for growth!
Climate
Although, North Port is inland, our weather is influenced by the Gulf of Mexico. The average annual temperature of 76 degrees makes year-round living a pleasure, and the City is host to many seasonal residents as well.
Transportation
North Port encompasses fourteen miles of Interstate I-75 within its boundaries. It has two international airports within 45 minutes making, the City accessible to most major markets.
Population
Since 1980, North Port's population has grown 120%, making it one of the fastest growing cities in Florida and insuring businesses plenty of workers and consumers, now and in the future. The following is the history of population growth in North Port:
| YEAR | POPULATION |
| 1960 | 178 (US Census) |
| 1970 | 2,244 (US Census) |
| 1980 | 6,205 (US Census) |
| 1990 | 11,973* |
| 1993 | 13,591* |
| 1994 | 14,282* |
| 1995 | 15,161* |
| 1996 | 15,905* |
| 1997 | 16,708* |
| 1998 | 17,672* |
| 1999 | 18,749* |
| 2000 | 22,797 (US Census) |
| 2001 | 25,234* |
| 2002 | 27,448* |
| 2003 | 31,352* |
| 2004 | 35,721* |
| 2005 | 40,100 |
*Estimates provided by the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR)
NOTE: The figures above represent the City's estimated residential population. Seasonal population can represent up to 30% increase over resident population numbers.
Environment
North Port has an unspoiled natural environment where wildlife flourish among 95 miles of freshwater canals. North Port is also the only city in Florida that contains a state forest (Myakka State Forest) within its corporate boundaries.
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