Belleair Shore, Florida facts for kids
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Belleair Shore, Florida
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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 | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 1,237.29/sq mi (473.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33786
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-05150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278455 |
Belleair Shore is a small town in Pinellas County, Florida, located in the United States. It's part of the larger Tampa Bay area, which includes cities like Tampa and St. Petersburg.
The town was officially started in 1955. In 2020, only 73 people lived there, making it a very small community!
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Geography of Belleair Shore
Belleair Shore is located right next to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. You can find it on a map using these coordinates: 27°54′54″N 82°50′46″W / 27.91500°N 82.84611°W.
It's a tiny town, covering about 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) in total. Most of this area is water, with only about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) being land.
Belleair Shore is one of Florida's smallest towns. It sits along the west side of Gulf Boulevard. To its west is the Gulf of Mexico. To the north and east is Belleair Beach. To the south, you'll find Indian Rocks Beach.
Climate in Belleair Shore
The weather in Belleair Shore is usually warm and sunny. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild and pleasant.
The area has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain, especially in summer, and doesn't usually have very cold winters.
People of Belleair Shore
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 61 | — | |
| 1970 | 124 | 103.3% | |
| 1980 | 80 | −35.5% | |
| 1990 | 60 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 0 | −100.0% | |
| 2010 | 109 | — | |
| 2020 | 73 | −33.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Belleair Shore has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 61 residents. The population grew to 124 in 1970, then went down to 60 by 1990.
Interestingly, the 2000 census reported zero people living there, which was a unique situation. By 2010, the population had grown to 109. In the most recent census in 2020, 73 people lived in the town.
Who Lives in Belleair Shore?
In 2020, there were 73 people living in Belleair Shore. These people made up 42 households, and 35 of these were families.
Most residents in 2020 were White (not Hispanic or Latino), making up over 93% of the population. About 7% of residents identified as being of two or more races. There were no Black, Native American, Asian, or Hispanic/Latino residents reported in the 2020 census.
See also
In Spanish: Belleair Shore para niños
