Burnt Store Marina, Florida facts for kids
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Burnt Store Marina, Florida
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Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,890 |
| • Density | 1,774.65/sq mi (685.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33955
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| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-09612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853239 |
Burnt Store Marina is a small community in Lee County, Florida, United States. It's a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a community that the government counts for population but isn't officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 1,890 people lived there. This was a small increase from 1,793 people in 2010. Burnt Store Marina is part of the larger Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Burnt Store Marina's Location
Burnt Store Marina is found in the northwestern part of Lee County, Florida. Its exact location is 26°45′59″N 82°3′5″W / 26.76639°N 82.05139°W.
Where is Burnt Store Marina?
To the south, it shares a border with the city of Cape Coral. To the north, it touches Charlotte County. The western side of the community is right on Charlotte Harbor, which is a large bay. On the east side, you'll find Burnt Store Road.
Distance to Nearby Cities
Burnt Store Marina is about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Fort Myers. Fort Myers is the main city and county seat of Lee County. It's also about 13 miles (21 km) south of Punta Gorda.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Burnt Store Marina covers a total area of about 1.36 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.06 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.29 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water. This means about 21.50% of the area is water.
Understanding Burnt Store Marina's Population
The population of Burnt Store Marina has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,271 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,793 | 41.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,890 | 5.4% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
In 2000, there were 1,271 people living in Burnt Store Marina. By 2010, the population had grown to 1,793. The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,890 residents.
Community Life and Households
In 2000, there were 672 households in the community. A household is a group of people living together. Most households, about 78.3%, were married couples. Only a small number, 2.1%, had children under 18 living with them. About 17.9% of households were single individuals. Many people living alone were 65 years or older, making up 11.3% of households.
The average household had about 1.89 people. The average family had about 2.09 people.
Age Groups in Burnt Store Marina
The community has a unique age spread. In 2000:
- Only 1.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- A very small group, 0.6%, was between 18 and 24.
- About 4.2% were between 25 and 44.
- The largest group, 51.5%, was between 45 and 64.
- A significant portion, 41.8%, was 65 years or older.
The average age of residents was 63 years old. This shows it's a community with many older adults.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Burnt Store Marina was $61,786. For families, the average income was $68,542. The average income per person was $46,050. A small percentage of families (3.4%) and individuals (3.6%) lived below the poverty line.
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