The median income for a household in the city was $34,902, and the median income for a family was $42,366. Males had a median income of $28,262 versus $23,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,133. About 9.7% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Tropicana Products is one of the world's largest producers and marketers of orange juice. Founded in 1947 by Anthony T. Rossi, an Italian immigrant, it has grown to over 8,000 employees in 2004, and markets its products throughout the United States. It has been owned by PepsiCo, Inc. since 1998. Tropicana has entered a business deal with CSX (a train company) to haul their famous juice trains, a relationship in effect since 1971. In 2003, Tropicana's corporate headquarters were relocated to Chicago when PepsiCo consolidated their beverage business after the acquisition of Gatorade, but their juice production still remains in Bradenton. Champs Sports, a nationwide sports-apparel chain, is headquartered in Bradenton, as is department store chain Bealls. Bradenton has been hit considerably hard by the United States housing market correction, as reported by CNN, projecting a 24.8% loss in median home values by the third quarter of 2008.

Culture
Bradenton is home to the Village of the Arts, a renovated neighborhood immediately south of downtown where special zoning laws allow residents to live and work in their homes. Many of these once dilapidated houses have been converted into studios, galleries, small restaurants and other small businesses. The Village of the Arts promotes its 'First Fridays' activities celebrating the seasons and different holidays. The Village of the Arts remains the largest arts district on the Gulf Coast.

Radio Stations
WLLD 94.1 FM Lakeland, FL Hip Hop
WFLZ 93.3 FM Tampa, FL Top-40
WBTP 95.7 FM Clearwater, FL Hip Hop
W243AK (WRXB) 96.5 FM Bradenton, FL Urban Contemporary
WLSS 930 AM Sarasota, FL News/Talk

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By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

78.14%

15.11%

0.29%

0.79%

11.26%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS

1. Beth & Company -  Category: Black Beauty Supply -   422 26th Street W. Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 708-6708
   
   
2. Diversity A Salon -  Category: Hair Salons -   4424 5th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 756-5539
   
   
3. Makeeba Braids & Weave Salon -  Category: Hair Salons -   108 Martn Luther King Avenue East # A Bradenton, FL 34208 (941) 748-0108
   
   
4. Maty African Hair Braiding -  Category: Hair Salons -   3620 1st Street W Bradenton, FL 34208 (941) 744-0719
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. Katt Hefner -  Category: Entertainment Services -  Jazz vocalist and recording artist. For parties, corportions, concerts. Local, regional, national and international.   - 5400 34th Street W. 10F, Bradenton Fl (941) 306-8574  - (visit website)
   
   

CULTURE

1. Family Heritage House Museum -  Category: Museum -   5840 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 752-5319  - (visit website)
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Caribbean Soul LLC -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -  4509 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207-1429 (941) 748-5450
   
   
2. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store -  Category: Comfort Food -  636 67th Street Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941) 746-7886
   
   
3. J & J Bar-B-Q -  Category: BBQ -  2620 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 746-6683  - (visit website)
   
   
4. Nu Link's Soul Food Carry Out -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   1800 Tamiami Trl, Bradenton, FL 34205-7125 (941) 896-3937
   
   

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CHURCHES

1. New Horizein Church of God in Christ -  804 22nd Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 750-6709
   
   
2. St Stephens AME Church -  629 Martin Luther King Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208-2049 (941) 747-8858
   
   
3. Ward Temple A M E Church -  1017 5Th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 747-8288
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Katt Hefner -  Category: Entertainment -  Jazz vocalist and recording artist. For parties, corportions, concerts. Local, regional, national and international.   - 5400 34th Street W. 10F, Bradenton Fl (941) 306-8574  - (visit website)