Bay Pines, Florida facts for kids
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Bay Pines, Florida
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Location of Bay Pines in Pinellas County, Florida.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.21 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,106 |
| • Density | 2,394.76/sq mi (924.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33744
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-04200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278218 |
Bay Pines is a small community in Pinellas County, Florida, USA. It's called a "census-designated place" because it's a special area defined for counting people, but it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 3,106 people lived here. Bay Pines is well-known for the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, which helps military veterans, and the Bay Pines National Cemetery, a special resting place for those who served our country.
Bay Pines Historic District
This area has a special historic district called the Bay Pines Veterans Administration Home and Hospital Historic District. It's located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. This district is important because it includes very old sites from early Native American people.
It also features 14 hospital buildings. These buildings were constructed in the 1930s. They are built in a style called Mediterranean Revival. This style often includes red tile roofs and arched windows. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 2012. This means it's officially recognized for its historical importance.
Geography of Bay Pines
Bay Pines is located in Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 27.819235 degrees North and -82.776658 degrees West.
The community covers a total area of about 5.8 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.6 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). The rest is water, making up about 2.2 square kilometers (0.9 square miles). This means a good part of Bay Pines is covered by water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,757 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,171 | −27.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,065 | −26.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,931 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,106 | 6.0% | |
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In 2020, the population of Bay Pines was 3,106 people. Let's look at how the population has changed over the years:
- In 1980, there were 5,757 people.
- By 2000, the population was 3,065.
- In 2010, it was 2,931.
- The population grew slightly to 3,106 in 2020.
In 2000, there were 1,465 households in Bay Pines. About 17.6% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Bay Pines in 2000 was 50 years old. About 15.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 31.4% of the people were 65 years or older. This shows that Bay Pines has a good number of older residents.
See also
In Spanish: Bay Pines para niños
