Atlantic Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Atlantic Beach, Florida
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| City of Atlantic Beach | |
Images top, left to right: City Hall, sunrise at the beach, Adele Grage Cultural Center, One Ocean Resort
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Location of Atlantic Beach in Duval County, Florida.
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 Atlantic Beach, Florida
Location in Florida
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Location in the United States
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Duval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.17 sq mi (34.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.68 sq mi (9.53 km2) |
| • Water | 9.49 sq mi (24.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,513 |
| • Density | 3,672.01/sq mi (1,417.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32233
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| Area code(s) | 904, 324 |
| FIPS code | 12-02400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277982 |
| Website | City of Atlantic Beach |
Atlantic Beach is a city in Duval County, Florida, United States. It is the second largest of the Jacksonville Beaches communities. Even though most of Duval County joined with Jacksonville in 1968, Atlantic Beach stayed mostly independent. It has its own local government. However, its residents also vote in Jacksonville's mayoral election. They also have representatives on the Jacksonville city council. In 2020, about 13,513 people lived here. It is part of the larger Jacksonville metropolitan area.
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History of Atlantic Beach
In 1900, Henry Flagler built a railroad line to Mayport. He also built a train station north of where the Adele Grage Cultural Center is today. Soon after, Henry Flagler and Isaac George built a big hotel. It was called the Continental Hotel. This hotel was a summer resort with 250 guest rooms. It also had a dance pavilion, tennis courts, and a fishing pier.
In 1913, the railroad sold most of the land to the Atlantic Beach Corporation. This company started paving streets and installing lights. They also added water and sewer lines. In the same year, the Continental Hotel changed its name to the Atlantic Beach Hotel.
However, during World War I, people were scared to visit the coast. The Atlantic Beach Corporation went bankrupt. To make things worse, the Atlantic Beach Hotel burned down on September 20, 1919. After the war, land started selling again. The settlement began to grow.
The Town of Atlantic Beach officially became a city in 1926. Isaac George helped write its first rules, which were adopted in 1929. The first town hall building burned down in 1932. A new one was built later that same year. The new Mayport Naval Station and the building of the Mathews Bridge helped the town grow even more. Atlantic Beach grew in size in 1987 when it added Seminole Beach. It grew again in 1996, extending its western border to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Geography of Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach is located in Florida. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 13.17 square miles (34.10 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.49 square miles (24.57 square kilometers), is water. The land area is about 3.68 square miles (9.53 square kilometers).
Transportation in Atlantic Beach
Main Roads
SR A1A
SR 10
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 164 | — | |
| 1940 | 468 | 185.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,604 | 242.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,125 | 94.8% | |
| 1970 | 6,132 | 96.2% | |
| 1980 | 7,847 | 28.0% | |
| 1990 | 11,636 | 48.3% | |
| 2000 | 13,368 | 14.9% | |
| 2010 | 12,655 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 13,513 | 6.8% | |
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In 2020, Atlantic Beach had 13,513 people living there. This was an increase from 12,655 people in 2010.
Most people in Atlantic Beach are White, making up about 79.50% of the population in 2020. About 7.17% of the people were Black or African American. About 2.06% were Asian. People of two or more races made up about 4.27%. About 6.25% of the population was Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
In 2020, the average household income in the city was $92,056. The average income for a family was $116,701. The average income per person in the city was $64,350.
Notable People from Atlantic Beach
Many interesting people have connections to Atlantic Beach:
- Linden Ashby (born 1960), an American actor and martial artist. He is known for his role in MTV's Teen Wolf series. He was born in Atlantic Beach.
- Kyle Brady (born 1972), a former professional American football player. He lives in Atlantic Beach.
- Carey Cavanaugh (born 1955), a former U.S. Ambassador and peace mediator. He grew up in Atlantic Beach.
- Paula Coughlin (born 1962), a former lieutenant in the United States Navy. She lives in Atlantic Beach.
- Julie Nixon Eisenhower (born 1948), an American author. She is the daughter of Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States. She lived in Atlantic Beach for five years between 1971 and 1975.
- Pat Frank (1908–1964), an American writer and newspaperman. He died in Atlantic Beach.
- Charles T. Meide (born 1971), an American underwater and maritime archaeologist. He was raised in Atlantic Beach.
- Caitlin Parrish, an American playwright and television writer. She was born and raised in Atlantic Beach.
- Claire Rasmus (born 1996), an American freestyle swimmer. She is a four-time Pan American Games champion. She lives in Atlantic Beach.
- Willard J. Smith (1910–2000), the 13th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. He died in Atlantic Beach.
- Whitney Thompson (born 1987), an American plus-size model. She won the tenth cycle of America's Next Top Model. She was born in Atlantic Beach.
- Norvell G. Ward (1912–2005), an American naval officer. He received the Navy Cross. He died in Atlantic Beach.
See also
In Spanish: Atlantic Beach (Florida) para niños
