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Nokomis, FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida.

Population

3,452

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,772

ZIP codes

0

Nokomis and its ZIP codes

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Nokomis at a glance

  • Nokomis is about 4.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $41,916 a year, 44% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,800 (35% below Florida) and median rent is $1,308 a month.

Local data for Nokomis, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Nokomis, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,916

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$231,800

Median rent

$1,308/mo

Homeownership

71.2%

Bachelor's or higher

25.0%

Median age

54.5

Average commute

17.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (586), Irish Americans (533), French Americans (264).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarasota County. PPP loans are for Nokomis.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,603

194,499 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$94,099

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.6B

FY 2026, $10,603 per person

Sarasota County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Nokomis, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.0%
  • Carpooled15.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
  • Worked from home13.3%

Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Nokomis, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

267

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

37,772

17.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 52°F

51.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Nokomis, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.5%

U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

Cities near Nokomis

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VeniceCity1.3 mi16.3
LaurelCensus-designated place2.1 mi9.1
Venice GardensCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.9
OspreyCensus-designated place5.2 mi5.2
South VeniceCensus-designated place5.7 mi6
PlantationCensus-designated place5.8 mi2.2
Palmer RanchCensus-designated place7.6 mi7.5
VamoCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.8
Gulf GateCensus-designated place10 mi2
Bee RidgeCensus-designated place11 mi3.8
Warm Mineral SpringsCensus-designated place11 mi2.4
South Gate RidgeCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
Lake SarasotaCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
EnglewoodCensus-designated place12 mi18.8
Ridge Wood HeightsCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
South SarasotaCensus-designated place13 mi1.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Nokomis, FL in?
Nokomis is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of Nokomis, FL?
About 3,452 people live in Nokomis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Nokomis?
Nearby places include Venice (1.3 mi), Laurel (2.1 mi), Venice Gardens (3.8 mi), Osprey (5.2 mi), South Venice (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023