Bear Creek, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bear Creek, Florida
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The mouth of Bear Creek, the body of water running through Bear Creek, Florida.
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 Bear Creek, Florida
Location in Florida
Bear Creek, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,906 |
| • Density | 4,925.06/sq mi (1,899.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33707
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| Area code(s) | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-04735 |
Bear Creek is a small community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau has defined it for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,906 people lived there.
Where is Bear Creek Located?
Bear Creek is found at these coordinates: 27°45′21″N 82°43′37″W / 27.75583°N 82.72694°W. It's surrounded by other cities in Florida. To its west is South Pasadena. To the north, you'll find St. Petersburg. Gulfport is located to the east. South of Bear Creek is Boca Ciega Bay, a beautiful body of water.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.0 square kilometer (0.39 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square kilometer (0.04 square miles), is water. This means about 5.81% of Bear Creek's total area is water.
Who Lives in Bear Creek?
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| 2020 | 1,906 | — | |
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The population of Bear Creek was counted during the 2020 United States Census. At that time, 1,906 people called Bear Creek home. This information helps us understand how many people live in different areas across the country.
See also
- In Spanish: Bear Creek (Florida) para niños
