Fruit Cove, Florida facts for kids
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Fruit Cove, Florida
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Julington Creek, Fruit Cove Baptist Church, Julington Creek Community Park
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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 | 18.48 sq mi (47.87 km2) |
| • Land | 16.11 sq mi (41.74 km2) |
| • Water | 2.37 sq mi (6.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,143 |
| • Density | 1,994.60/sq mi (770.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-24925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0307970 |
Fruit Cove is a special kind of community in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially run by its own local government.
Fruit Cove is part of the larger St. Johns community. It's also considered part of the Jacksonville area, which is a big city nearby. In 2020, about 32,143 people lived in Fruit Cove. This number grew from 29,362 people in 2010, showing that more families are choosing to live there.
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Where is Fruit Cove Located?
Fruit Cove is found in the sunny state of Florida, specifically in St. Johns County. It's located at a spot that can be described using coordinates: 30.101153 degrees North and -81.618318 degrees West.
The area of Fruit Cove covers about 17.9 square miles (or 47.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water. A special place called the Marywood Retreat Center, run by the Diocese of St. Augustine, is also located in Fruit Cove.
How Many People Live in Fruit Cove?
The number of people living in Fruit Cove has grown quite a bit over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
- In 1990, about 5,904 people lived here.
- By 2000, the population jumped to 16,077.
- In 2010, it was 29,362 people.
- And in the most recent count in 2020, the population reached 32,143 people.
Who Lives in Fruit Cove?
The 2020 United States census also tells us about the different groups of people who call Fruit Cove home. It shows a mix of cultures and backgrounds.
- Most residents are White (not Hispanic), making up about 78.95% of the population in 2020.
- About 3.30% of the people are Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- Asian residents make up about 3.69%.
- People who identify as two or more races (not Hispanic) are about 4.72%.
- Hispanic or Latino people, who can be of any race, make up about 8.53% of the population.
In 2020, there were 10,909 households and 9,269 families living in Fruit Cove.
Schools in Fruit Cove
The schools in Fruit Cove are part of the St. Johns County School District. This district manages all the public schools in the area.
There are several elementary schools that serve different parts of Fruit Cove:
- Cunningham Creek Elementary
- Durbin Creek Elementary
- Freedom Crossing Elementary
- Hickory Creek Elementary
- Julington Creek Elementary
For middle school, students might attend:
- Freedom Crossing Middle
- Fruit Cove Middle
- Switzerland Point Middle
And for high school, students in Fruit Cove go to:
- Bartram Trail High School
- Creekside High School
The community also has a public library branch, the Bartram Trail Branch, which is part of the St Johns County Public Library System.
