Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, Florida facts for kids
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Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, Florida
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Location in Clay County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.17 sq mi (10.79 km2) |
| • Land | 4.10 sq mi (10.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,482 |
| • Density | 3,529.61/sq mi (1,362.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32073
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-05025 |
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is a special kind of community in Clay County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 14,482 people lived here. This was more than the 13,343 people counted in 2010. Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
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Geography of Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is located in the northeastern part of Clay County. It's right next to Duval County, where the big city of Jacksonville is.
To the east and south, you'll find the town of Orange Park. South of Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is another community called Lakeside. A popular spot in the area is the Orange Park Mall, which is located right here.
Land and Water Area
This community covers about 11 square kilometers (or 4.17 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (or 0.07 square miles), is water.
Communities Within Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
Even though it's a single CDP, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace includes a few smaller communities. These are Bellair, Meadowbrook Terrace, and North Meadowbrook Terrace. Many people who live here often say they live in Orange Park, even if they are just outside the town's official borders.
Famous People from the Area
A well-known person connected to this area is Ronnie Van Zant. He was the lead singer for the famous band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was first buried at Jacksonville Memorial Gardens, which is near the Orange Park Mall.
Later, his remains were moved to a different, secret location. However, his original burial spot and that of his bandmate, Steve Gaines, remain as memorials. Fans can still visit these spots to remember the musicians.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 12,144 | — | |
| 1990 | 15,606 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 16,539 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 13,343 | −19.3% | |
| 2020 | 14,482 | 8.5% | |
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In 2010, the population of Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace was 13,343 people. The community is quite diverse. About 70.9% of the people were White, and 17.9% were African American. There were also people of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. About 12.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people living here in 2010 was 33 years old. About 25.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace para niños
