Beacon Square, Florida facts for kids
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Beacon Square, Florida
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Location in Pasco County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Pasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,320 |
| • Density | 4,112.70/sq mi (1,587.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-04650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293636 |
Beacon Square is a special kind of community in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place where people live that is not officially a city or town. However, the government still counts its population. In 2000, about 7,263 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 8,320 people.
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Where is Beacon Square?
Beacon Square is located in Florida, in the United States. You can find it at specific coordinates: 28 degrees, 12 minutes, 44 seconds North and 82 degrees, 44 minutes, 56 seconds West.
Area and Location
The total area of Beacon Square is about 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Beacon Square is a neighborhood found on the west side of U.S. Highway 19. It is part of the larger area known as Holiday, Florida. The local zip code for this area is 34691.
Who Lives in Beacon Square?
The number of people living in Beacon Square has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,927 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,513 | 122.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,265 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,263 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,320 | — | |
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Population Details
In 2000, there were 7,263 people living in Beacon Square. These people lived in about 3,509 homes. Around 2,084 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Beacon Square were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 3.84% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Beacon Square has a mix of different age groups. In 2000:
- About 16.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 5.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Around 21.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A larger group, 35.3%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Beacon Square was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were about 83.6 males.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Beacon Square was around $27,528 per year. For families, the average income was about $33,125 per year. The average income for each person was about $16,913.
A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 18.6% of those under 18 years old and 8.3% of those 65 or older.
