Gandy, Florida facts for kids
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Gandy, Florida
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former CDP; Unincorporated community
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.5 sq mi (42.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km2) |
| • Water | 14 sq mi (36.3 km2) |
| Elevation | -10 ft (-3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,031 |
| • Density | 123.1/sq mi (47.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-25380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867143 |
Gandy is a small area in Pinellas County, Florida, in the United States. It used to be called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area defined for gathering population information. In the year 2000, about 2,031 people lived there.
Gandy gets its name from George Gandy and the famous Gandy Bridge. This bridge connects the Gandy area to the city of Tampa by crossing Old Tampa Bay.
Where is Gandy Located?
Gandy is found at these coordinates: 27°52′8″N 82°37′29″W / 27.86889°N 82.62472°W. This means it's located in a specific spot on the map.
The total area of Gandy is about 42.9 square kilometers (16.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 36.3 square kilometers (14 square miles), is water. Only 6.6 square kilometers (2.5 square miles) is land.
Gandy is next to the Weedon Island Preserve to its south. It is also where the Friendship Trail Bridge begins. This bridge is the old Gandy Bridge and it links Pinellas County with Hillsborough County.
Who Lives in Gandy?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,164 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,031 | −35.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,031 people living in Gandy. These people lived in 1,264 different homes. The area had about 307.5 people per square kilometer (796.4 people per square mile) of land.
Most people in Gandy were White (91.43%). There were also African American (2.86%), Asian (2.36%), Native American (0.44%), and Pacific Islander (0.10%) residents. Some people identified with two or more races (2.22%). About 3.79% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 6.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (62.1%) were not families. This means they were single people or roommates. About 52.1% of all homes had just one person living there. Also, 18.9% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Gandy was 49 years old. About 6.7% of the population was under 18. About 30.3% were 65 years or older.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Gandy was $30,189. For families, the average income was $39,417. About 5.2% of all people in Gandy lived below the poverty line. This included 12.0% of those aged 65 or older.
