Eastpoint, Florida facts for kids
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Eastpoint, Florida
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.47 sq mi (19.34 km2) |
| • Land | 7.44 sq mi (19.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,614 |
| • Density | 351.20/sq mi (135.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32328
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-19400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0282044 |
Eastpoint is a small community located in Franklin County, Florida, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people and collecting statistics. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 2,614 people lived in Eastpoint.
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Geography of Eastpoint
Eastpoint is found at specific coordinates: 29 degrees, 44 minutes, 30 seconds North and 84 degrees, 52 minutes, 37 seconds West. This location is near the coast of Florida.
The United States Census Bureau says that Eastpoint covers a total area of about 7.3 square miles (19.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 2,614 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Eastpoint was 2,614 people.
Back in 2000, there were 2,158 people living in Eastpoint. At that time, there were 804 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households (59.3%) were married couples. About 36.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 13.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Eastpoint was 36 years.
Education in Eastpoint
Eastpoint is part of the Franklin County Schools system. The main school for the area is the Franklin County School. This school is special because it teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It includes elementary, middle, and high school programs all in one place. This school is located right in Eastpoint.
Community Fire Incident
On June 24, 2018, a large, controlled fire happened near Eastpoint. This fire burned about 1,000 acres of land in just one day. Sadly, 36 families lost their homes because of this fire.
Many families who lost their homes were helped by the community. They found shelter at the Eastpoint Church of God, where the Red Cross assisted more than 175 people. Cleanup and rebuilding efforts began after the fire.
See also
In Spanish: Eastpoint (Florida) para niños
