Belleair Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Belleair Beach, Florida
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| City of Belleair Beach | |
Belleair Beach City Hall, May 2006
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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 | 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,633 |
| • Density | 3,423.48/sq mi (1,322.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33785-33786
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-05100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278452 |
Belleair Beach is a small city located in Pinellas County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Tampa Bay Area, which includes cities like Tampa and St. Petersburg. In 2020, about 1,633 people lived here. The city was officially started in 1950.
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Exploring Belleair Beach's Location and Size
Belleair Beach is found in Central Florida. Its exact location is around 27°55′29″N 82°50′22″W / 27.924748°N 82.839377°W.
Land and Water Areas
The city covers a total area of about 4.5 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). Most of this area is water, about 3.2 square kilometers (1.2 square miles). The land area is smaller, at about 1.2 square kilometers (0.48 square miles). This means a large part of Belleair Beach is connected to the water!
Understanding Belleair Beach's Weather
The weather in Belleair Beach is usually warm and sunny. It has a humid subtropical climate. This means:
- Summers are hot and humid.
- Winters are generally mild, not too cold.
People Living in Belleair Beach
The number of people living in Belleair Beach has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 113 | — | |
| 1960 | 563 | — | |
| 1970 | 952 | 69.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,643 | 72.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,070 | 26.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,751 | −15.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,560 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,633 | 4.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Belleair Beach?
The 2020 United States census counted 1,633 people living in Belleair Beach. There were 689 households and 444 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Belleair Beach based on the 2010 and 2020 census data. This helps us understand the community better.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,445 | 1,414 | 92.63% | 86.59% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 10 | 0.38% | 0.61% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 4 | 0.06% | 0.24% |
| Asian (NH) | 16 | 52 | 1.03% | 3.18% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 4 | 4 | 0.26% | 0.24% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 30 | 60 | 1.92% | 3.67% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 58 | 89 | 3.71% | 5.45% |
| Total | 1,560 | 1,633 |
How Belleair Beach is Governed
Belleair Beach uses a Council-manager government system. This means:
- A Mayor, Dave Gattis, leads the city.
- Council Members (Frank Bankard, Kim Shaw Elliott, and Lloyd Roberts) help make decisions.
- A City Manager, Kyle Riefler, handles the day-to-day running of the city.
- Other important roles include the City Clerk (Renee Rose) and the City Attorney (Randy Mora).
See also
In Spanish: Belleair Beach (Florida) para niños
