Butler Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Butler Beach, Florida
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Location in St. Johns County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Johns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,978 |
| • Density | 1,956.76/sq mi (755.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-09630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867122 |
Butler Beach is a special community located in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 4,978 people lived there. This number was a little higher than the 4,951 people counted in 2010. Butler Beach is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
This place has a very important history. It was started by a man named Frank B. Butler. He was a successful businessman who owned a grocery store. Mr. Butler also worked to make things better for his community. He bought land near the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River. This land became a resort for African Americans. At that time, many beaches were segregated, meaning different races were not allowed to use the same places. Butler Beach was the only beach open to African Americans between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.
Where is Butler Beach?
Butler Beach is located in Florida, right on the coast. Its exact location is 29°48′1″N 81°15′48″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Butler Beach is about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,377 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,436 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,951 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,978 | 0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,436 people living in Butler Beach. These people lived in 2,152 households. About 1,385 of these were families. The population density was about 1,783 people per square mile (688 people per square kilometer).
The average household had about 2.06 people. The average family had about 2.47 people. The median age of people living in Butler Beach was 54 years old.
Schools in Butler Beach
Children living in Butler Beach attend schools in the St. Johns County School District. The local schools include:
- W. D. Hartley Elementary School
- Gamble Rogers Middle School
- Pedro Menendez High School
See also
In Spanish: Butler Beach para niños
