Redington Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Redington Beach, Florida
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| Town of Redington Beach | |
Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | 1944 |
| Formally Incorporated | 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,376 |
| • Density | 3,832.87/sq mi (1,480.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33708
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-59725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289580 |
Redington Beach is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly called the Tampa Bay Area. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Redington Beach is located at 27°48′42″N 82°48′42″W / 27.81167°N 82.81167°W (27.811669, –82.811546).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2), of which 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) is land and 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) (71.54%) 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 Redington Beach has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 384 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,368 | 256.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,583 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,708 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,626 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,539 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,427 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,376 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,310 | 1,206 | 91.80% | 87.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5 | 7 | 0.35% | 0.51% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 36 | 21 | 2.52% | 1.53% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.22% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 21 | 57 | 1.47% | 4.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54 | 80 | 3.78% | 5.81% |
| Total | 1,427 | 1,376 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,376 people, 620 households, and 402 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,427 people, 618 households, and 417 families residing in the town.
Education
All public schools are served by the Pinellas County Schools district.
Library
The community is served by the Gulf Beaches Public Library, located in nearby Madeira Beach. The library is supported by Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Treasure Island. These five communities have combined their resources in order to fund the library, which they would not be able to maintain individually.
Notable people
- Pete Anderson, professional skimboarder
- Thomas L. Holling, former Mayor of Buffalo, New York
- John J. Savage, former Florida politician
See also
In Spanish: Redington Beach para niños
