Florida Ridge, Florida facts for kids
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Florida Ridge, Florida
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Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Indian River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.58 sq mi (32.59 km2) |
| • Land | 10.77 sq mi (27.89 km2) |
| • Water | 1.81 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,302 |
| • Density | 1,977.90/sq mi (763.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32962, 32968
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| Area code(s) | 772 |
| FIPS code | 12-23050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867140 |
Florida Ridge is a special kind of community in Indian River County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2010, about 18,164 people lived in Florida Ridge. By 2020, the population grew to 21,302 people.
Florida Ridge is part of a larger area called the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a group of cities and towns that are closely connected by jobs and daily life.
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Where is Florida Ridge Located?
Florida Ridge is found in Florida, a state in the southeastern United States. It's located in Indian River County.
The exact coordinates for Florida Ridge are 27.574529 degrees North and 80.391685 degrees West.
How Big is Florida Ridge?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Florida Ridge covers a total area of about 12.6 square miles (32.6 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 10.8 square miles (27.9 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers), is water. This means about 14% of Florida Ridge is covered by water.
Who Lives in Florida Ridge?
The population of Florida Ridge has grown over the years. Here's how it changed:
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| 2020 | 21,302 | — | |
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- In 2000, there were 15,217 people living in Florida Ridge.
- By 2010, the population increased to 18,164.
- In 2020, the population reached 21,302.
In 2000, there were 6,412 households and 4,437 families living in Florida Ridge. A household means all the people living in one home. A family means people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
The average household had about 2.37 people, and the average family had about 2.81 people.
Age Groups in Florida Ridge
In 2000, the population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 26.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Florida Ridge in 2000 was 42 years.
Diversity in Florida Ridge
In 2000, the people living in Florida Ridge came from different backgrounds:
- About 85.54% were White.
- About 11.10% were African American.
- About 0.19% were Native American.
- About 0.68% were Asian.
- About 0.01% were Pacific Islander.
- About 0.99% were from other backgrounds.
- About 1.49% were from two or more backgrounds.
People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 4.07% of the population.
See also
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Florida Ridge para niños (Florida Ridge for kids in Spanish)
