Crescent Beach, St. Johns County, Florida 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 | 3.78 km2 (1.46 sq mi) |
| • Land | 3.72 km2 (1.44 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.05 km2 (0.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 844 |
| • Density | 226.58/km2 (586.93/sq mi) |
| 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 community in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. It is not an officially incorporated town.
In 2020, about 844 people lived in Crescent Beach. This number was a little lower than in 2010. Crescent Beach is also part of the larger Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area.
Where is Crescent Beach?
Crescent Beach is located at 29°45′56″N 81°15′11″W / 29.76556°N 81.25306°W. It is a coastal area.
The community covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.78 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Crescent Beach has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,081 | — | |
| 2000 | 985 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 931 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 844 | −9.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 985 people living in Crescent Beach. There were 530 households, which are groups of people living together.
The community has a mix of age groups. In 2000, about 8.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents were older, with 36.3% being 65 years or older. The average age in Crescent Beach was 57 years old.
Schools in Crescent Beach
Students in Crescent Beach attend schools that are part of the St. Johns County School District.
The local schools include W. D. Hartley Elementary School for younger students. Gamble Rogers Middle School serves middle schoolers. For high school, students go to Pedro Menendez High School.
