Indian Shores, Florida facts for kids
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Indian Shores, Florida
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| Town of Indian Shores | |
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Indian Shores Municipal Center on May 6, 2013
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| Motto(s):
"A Great Place To Live "
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Location of Indian Shores in Pinellas County, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Settled (Indian Rocks Beach South Shore) | 1883 |
| Settled (Town of Indian Rocks Beach South Shore) | September 16, 1949 |
| Incorporated (Town of Indian Shores) |
August 14, 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,190 |
| • Density | 3,562.87/sq mi (1,376.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33785
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-33675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284536 |
Indian Shores is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly known as the Tampa Bay Area. The population was 1,190 at the 2020 census.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Indian Shores is located at 27°51′2″N 82°50′36″W / 27.85056°N 82.84333°W (27.850668, –82.843407).
Indian Shores is bordered by the beach communities of Indian Rocks Beach to the north and Redington Shores to the south.
The town is a beachfront community situated on a barrier island west of Seminole.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (64.21%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Indian Shores has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 198 | — | |
| 1960 | 296 | 49.5% | |
| 1970 | 791 | 167.2% | |
| 1980 | 984 | 24.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,405 | 42.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,705 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,420 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,190 | −16.2% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,302 | 1,056 | 91.69% | 88.74% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 5 | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 17 | 33 | 1.20% | 2.77% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.14% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 4 | 0.21% | 0.34% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 5 | 17 | 0.35% | 1.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 85 | 75 | 5.99% | 6.30% |
| Total | 1,420 | 1,190 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,190 people, 634 households, and 413 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,420 people, 791 households, and 464 families residing in the town.
Facilities and services
The town has undergone multiple construction and renovation projects, including utility under-grounding, road re-surfacing, and the placement of pedestrian safety measures. The town staff recently moved into a new municipal center which replaces the decades-old, antiquated facility. The new building houses all Town Departments, and a Council Chambers for official meetings. The fourth floor of the building has a large banquet hall, with waterfront balcony views on both sides.
Indian Shores also maintains a municipal police department, staffed and operational 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The ISPD occupies a new modernized operations facility in the Municipal Center. The Police Department also provides services to the neighboring town of Redington Shores. Services are provided through traditional vehicle patrol, as well as ATV patrol on the sand beach areas. In addition to uniformed services, the department has a Criminal Investigation Division. Created in 1964, the Police Department is currently headed by Chief Richard (Rick) Swann.
See also
In Spanish: Indian Shores para niños
