The 1992 birth rate was 12.8 live births per 1,000 persons, and the 1992 death rate was 13.0 deaths per 1,000 persons. In 1992 the infant mortality rate was 7.8 per 1,000. In 1993 the leading causes of death were heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Colleges and universities. Manatee Community College, Bradenton.
Manatee County is a major producer of tomatoes and nursery products.
Production of transportation equipment and citrus processing were the most significant components of the county's manufacturing sector in 1992.