Cortez
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
Cortez is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Manatee County, Florida, with 4,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bradenton Beach, 1.8 miles W.
- 4,121residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,847 / sq mipopulation density
- 34215ZIP code
About Cortez
Cortez, a census-designated place (CDP) in Manatee County, Florida, United States, is a small Gulf Coast commercial fishing village that was founded by settlers from North Carolina in the 1880s. The population was 4,121 at the 2020 census, down from 4,241 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Cortez
- Median household income
- $79,895
- Median home value
- $392,200
- Median rent
- $1,894/mo
- Median age
- 65.3
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Cortez had 4,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,847 per sq mi (713 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cortez at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Manatee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.23 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.4677° N, 82.6687° W |
| ZIP code | 34215 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1214700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cortez
- Bradenton Beach1.8 mi W
- West Bradenton4.1 mi NE
- Holmes Beach4.1 mi NW
- Longboat Key4.9 mi S
- South Bradenton5.2 mi E
- Bradenton5.8 mi E
- Anna Maria5.9 mi NW
- Bayshore Gardens6.1 mi SE
- West Samoset7.0 mi E
- Palmetto7.0 mi NE
- Whitfield7.5 mi SE
- Samoset7.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cortez
What county is Cortez in?
Cortez is in Manatee County, Florida.
What is the population of Cortez, FL?
4,121 people lived in Cortez at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cortez, FL?
The ZIP code of Cortez is 34215.
What is the elevation of Cortez?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cortez?
Bradenton Beach (1.8 mi), West Bradenton (4.1 mi), Holmes Beach (4.1 mi), Longboat Key (4.9 mi), South Bradenton (5.2 mi).
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