Big Coppitt Key facts for kids
Big Coppitt Key, as seen northbound on U.S. 1
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 Big Coppitt Key
Location in Florida
Big Coppitt Key
Location in Caribbean
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 24°35′52″N 81°39′24″W / 24.59778°N 81.65667°W |
| Archipelago | Florida Keys |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Florida Straits |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
Big Coppitt Key is an island in Monroe County, Florida, United States, in the lower Florida Keys. The name is said to be a derivation of the old English word "coppice", meaning thicket. According to A.D. Bache, in the notes for his coast survey conducted in 1861, this key was the location of Happy Jack's plantation in 1855.
Geography
Big Coppitt Key is located at 24°35′52″N 81°39′24″W / 24.59778°N 81.65667°W (24.597677, -81.656546).
U.S. 1 (the Overseas Highway) crosses the key at approximately mile markers 9.5-11, between East Rockland Key and the Saddlebunch Keys.
About the island
There are several businesses on Big Coppitt Key. There is also a Monroe County Fire/Rescue Station located on the island. Law enforcement services are handled by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. There are three churches located on Big Coppitt Key. The key features three parks, including one with a playground and another with a basketball court, in the avenues section. A cemetery is located at Avenue A and 4th Street.
In 2005, Hurricane Wilma caused catastrophic damage to the island; many structures were either destroyed or rendered almost uninhabitable due to flood damage.
More recently, in 2017, Hurricane Irma caused similarly catastrophic damage; most homes were left uninhabitable due to severe wind and water damage. However, damage to the island's world-famous Bobalu's Southern Cafe was light because of proper preparation. They boarded up their windows and took in their outdoor furniture and signs, saving the landmark.
Big Coppitt Key, Florida
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Big Coppitt Key, Florida
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Location in Monroe County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
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| • Total | 2,869 |
| • Density | 2,486.14/sq mi (960.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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33040 (Key West)
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| FIPS code | 12-06350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867115 |
Big Coppitt Key is the name of a census-designated place and unincorporated community that occupies Big Coppitt Key and the neighboring islands of Geiger Key and Shark Key. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,869. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.84 square miles (4.8 km2), of which 1.15 square miles (3.0 km2) are land and 0.69 square miles (1.8 km2), or 37.38%, are water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,856 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,388 | 28.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,595 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,458 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,869 | 16.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,829 | 63.75% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 148 | 5.16% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.92% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 105 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 725 | 25.27% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,869 people, 1,082 households, and 617 families residing in the CDP.
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Aerial view, 1940
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Aerial view, 1940
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