Manatee County is located in the state of Florida. With an area of 892 square miles, Manatee County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 26,400 residents. Manatee County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Bradenton, with a population of 183,597.

Manatee County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Manatee County residents is $42,562, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Florida. As a reflection this, the average home value in Manatee County is $119,271, well above the state average of $103,684.    Continued below...