South Pasadena, Florida facts for kids
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South Pasadena, Florida
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| City of South Pasadena | |
The welcome sign bearing the seal and motto of South Pasadena, Florida.
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| Motto(s):
Our Place in the Sun
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | July 1, 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,353 |
| • Density | 8,775.41/sq mi (3,387.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33707
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-67675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291402 |
South Pasadena is a city in southern Pinellas County, Florida, United States, near St. Pete Beach and Gulfport. The city is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metropolitan statistical area. The population was 5,353 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
The exact coordinates for the City of South Pasadena is located at 27°45′16″N 82°44′24″W / 27.75444°N 82.74000°W (27.754393, –82.739871).
The city is located on a peninsula jutting into Boca Ciega Bay, bordered by Bear Creek to the east and St. Petersburg's Pasadena neighborhood to the north. The city also includes several islands; these include Pasadena Isle, Deadman's Key, Sun Island, and Cat Island. All are inhabited except for Cat Island.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (3.0 km2), of which 0.7 square mile (1.8 km2) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km2) (40.87%) is water.
Climate
The City of South Pasadena has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 23 | — | |
| 1960 | 651 | 2,730.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,465 | 278.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,188 | 69.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,644 | 34.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,778 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,964 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,353 | 7.8% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 4,625 | 4,788 | 93.17% | 89.45% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 89 | 132 | 1.79% | 2.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 5 | 0.12% | 0.09% |
| Asian (NH) | 53 | 51 | 1.07% | 0.95% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 5 | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| Some other race (NH) | 8 | 22 | 0.16% | 0.41% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 24 | 102 | 0.48% | 1.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 157 | 248 | 3.16% | 4.63% |
| Total | 4,964 | 5,353 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,353 people, 2,888 households, and 966 families residing in the city.
In 2020, the age distribution was 6.2% under the age of 18, and 57.9% over the age of 65. The median age was 70.
In 2020, the median household income was $43,383, and the per capita income was $38,954. About 12% of the population were below the poverty line.
As of 2020, South Pasadena had the densest city in Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area, due to its preponderance of large apartment buildings.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,964 people, 3,304 households, and 1,047 families residing in the city.
Parks and Recreation
The city owns and maintains several parks within its city limits:
- 14th Avenue Park
- Barbara Gilberg Habitat
- Fred Held South Pasadena Habitat
- Galatea Garden
- Huffman Way Park
- Island Drive Park
- Maynard A. Duryea Bay View Park, which includes several tennis courts and a playground.
The city also has several shops and businesses, including the Ten Pin bowling alley.
Education
Public education is provided by Pinellas County Schools. No schools are located within South Pasadena's city limits, but nearby schools include Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School, St. John Vianney Catholic School (private), Pasadena Fundamental Elementary, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, and Boca Ciega High School. Additionally, a private K-12 boarding school, Admiral Farragut, operates nearby.
See also
In Spanish: South Pasadena (Florida) para niños
