Fruit Cove, Florida facts for kids
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Fruit Cove, Florida
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Julington Creek, Fruit Cove Baptist Church, Julington Creek Community Park
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Location in St. Johns County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Johns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.48 sq mi (47.87 km2) |
| • Land | 16.11 sq mi (41.74 km2) |
| • Water | 2.37 sq mi (6.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,143 |
| • Density | 1,994.60/sq mi (770.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-24925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0307970 |
Fruit Cove is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. It is located in the community of St. Johns. The population was 32,143 at the 2020 census, up from 29,362 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Fruit Cove is located at 30°6′4″N 81°37′6″W / 30.10111°N 81.61833°W (30.101153, -81.618318).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.9 square miles (46 km2), of which 17.9 square miles (46 km2) is land and 0.06% is water.
Fruit Cove is the location of the Marywood Retreat Center for the Diocese of St. Augustine.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 5,904 | — | |
| 2000 | 16,077 | 172.3% | |
| 2010 | 29,362 | 82.6% | |
| 2020 | 32,143 | 9.5% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 25,368 | 25,376 | 86.40% | 78.95% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 950 | 1,060 | 3.24% | 3.30% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 58 | 59 | 0.20% | 0.18% |
| Asian (NH) | 766 | 1,185 | 2.61% | 3.69% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 7 | 12 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Some other race (NH) | 45 | 192 | 0.15% | 0.60% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 477 | 1,516 | 1.62% | 4.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,691 | 2,743 | 5.76% | 8.53% |
| Total | 29,362 | 32,143 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 32,143 people, 10,909 households, and 9,269 families residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,362 people, 9,487 households, and 8,085 families residing in the CDP.
Education
St. Johns County School District is the school district of the area.
The following elementary schools serve portions: Cunningham Creek, Durbin Creek, Freedom Crossing, Hickory Creek, and Julington Creek.
Three middle schools serve portions: Freedom Crossing, Fruit Cove, and Switzerland Point.
Two high schools serve portions: Bartram Trail High School and Creekside High School.
St Johns County Public Library System operates the Bartram Trail Branch.
See also
In Spanish: Fruit Cove para niños
