Crescent Beach, St facts for kids
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Crescent 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 | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 985 |
| • Density | 656.7/sq mi (252.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
32080
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-15325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0307927 |
Crescent Beach is a small, sunny community located in St. Johns County, Florida, in the United States. It is a special type of area called a census-designated place, which means it's a community identified for gathering population information. In 2000, about 985 people lived here.
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Exploring Crescent Beach
Crescent Beach is a lovely spot known for its beautiful coastline. It's a great place for people who enjoy the ocean and a quiet community feel.
Where is Crescent Beach?
This community is found in St. Johns County, Florida. Its exact location is at 29°45′56″N 81°15′11″W / 29.76556°N 81.25306°W.
How Big is Crescent Beach?
Crescent Beach covers a total area of about 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of Crescent Beach
In 2000, there were 985 people living in Crescent Beach. The community had about 530 households.
Who Lives Here?
Most of the people living in Crescent Beach are White. A small number of residents are from other racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The community has a mix of age groups, but many residents are older.
- About 9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 36% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Crescent Beach was 57 years old.
Homes and Families
There were 530 households in Crescent Beach.
- About half of these households were married couples living together.
- Some households had children under 18.
- Many households were made up of single individuals, with some being people aged 65 or older living alone.
Income and Living
In 2000, the average income for a household in Crescent Beach was around $39,821 per year. For families, the average income was about $49,712. A small number of people, less than 9%, were living below the poverty line.
