Belleair, Florida facts for kids
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Belleair, Florida
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| Town of Belleair | |
Belleair Town Hall
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | 1924 |
| Reincorporated | 1925 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.54 sq mi (6.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,273 |
| • Density | 2,468.52/sq mi (952.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33756
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-05075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278451 |
Belleair is a town located in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It's part of a larger area called the Tampa Bay area, which includes cities like Tampa and St. Petersburg. In 2020, about 4,273 people lived in Belleair.
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History of Belleair
Early Beginnings: Belleair Heights
Belleair started in 1896 as a planned vacation spot. A rich railroad owner named Henry B. Plant built the famous Belleview Hotel here. The area was first known as Belleair Heights. It had some homes, places for animals, and a large building called a coliseum. This coliseum could seat 200 people and was used for bicycle races and political meetings. Over 300 acres of land were cleared, and streets were laid out. However, not many people moved there, so the population stayed small.
Growth and Reincorporation
By the mid-1900s, Belleair Heights slowly faded as nearby towns grew closer. The name Belleair Heights stopped being used around the 1930s. In 1919, a company bought the hotel. In 1924, they announced a new plan to build a community called Belleair Estates.
This new community was designed by a famous landscape architect named John Nolen. The idea was to create Florida's most exclusive winter home area. The town officially became a town in late 1924. It was then re-established in 1925 with its current name, Belleair. Building continued until a big economic downturn in 1926, which later contributed to the Great Depression across the country. After World War II, Belleair really started to grow. More than two-thirds of the town's homes were built after 1950.
There was once a popular tourist spot in Belleair called the Eagles Nest Japanese Gardens. It opened in 1938 but closed in 1952.
Geography of Belleair
Location and Area
Belleair is located at specific coordinates: 27 degrees, 56 minutes, 6 seconds North and 82 degrees, 48 minutes, 36 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.25 square kilometers). Out of this, about 1.8 square miles (4.66 square kilometers) is land, and 1.0 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) is water. This means a good portion of Belleair's area is covered by water, about 36.30%.
Demographics of Belleair
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Belleair has changed quite a bit over the years, as shown by the U.S. Decennial Census.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 212 | — | |
| 1940 | 218 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 961 | 340.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,456 | 155.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,962 | 20.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,673 | 24.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,968 | 8.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,067 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,869 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,273 | 10.4% | |
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Recent Census Information (2010 and 2020)
The 2020 United States census counted 4,273 people living in Belleair. There were 1,779 households and 1,230 families.
The 2010 United States census counted 3,869 people, 1,702 households, and 1,025 families.
The table below shows the different racial groups in Belleair, not including people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 3,618 | 3,859 | 93.51% | 90.31% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 31 | 39 | 0.80% | 0.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 3 | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Asian (NH) | 60 | 75 | 1.55% | 1.76% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Some other race (NH) | 4 | 13 | 0.10% | 0.30% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 28 | 103 | 0.72% | 2.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 126 | 180 | 3.26% | 4.21% |
| Total | 3,869 | 4,273 |
Notable People from Belleair
Many interesting people have lived in Belleair, including:
- Joseph P. Cleland, a major general in the U.S. Army.
- Mary R. Grizzle, who was a state legislator in Florida.
- Hulk Hogan, a famous professional wrestler and reality television star.
- Nigel Mansell, a well-known Formula One and CART race car driver.
- Dean Young, the cartoonist who draws the Blondie comic strip.
See also
In Spanish: Belleair (Florida) para niños
