Grove City, Florida facts for kids
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Grove City, Florida
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Location in Charlotte County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Charlotte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,174 |
| • Density | 1,604.43/sq mi (619.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34224
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| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-27775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283470 |
Grove City is a small community in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government defines for collecting population information, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 2,174 people lived in Grove City. This was an increase from 1,804 people in 2010. Grove City is part of the larger Punta Gorda, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area is also included in the North Port-Bradenton, Florida Combined Statistical Area.
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History of Grove City
Grove City was first planned out in 1886. This planning is called "platting," where maps are made to divide land into lots. A post office was opened in Grove City in 1887. It served the community for many years before closing in 1910.
Geography and Location
Grove City is located in the western part of Charlotte County, Florida. Its exact coordinates are 26.911966 degrees north and -82.324933 degrees west.
It shares borders with other nearby communities. To the north, you'll find Englewood. To the west, across Lemon Bay, is Manasota Key. Lemon Bay is a part of the Gulf of Mexico. To the southeast of Grove City is Rotonda West.
Area and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Grove City covers a total area of about 2.24 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). A significant part of this area is water.
- About 1.35 square miles (3.5 square kilometers) is land.
- About 0.88 square miles (2.3 square kilometers) is water.
- This means that nearly 40% of Grove City's total area is covered by water.
Population Information
The population of Grove City has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has varied:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,374 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,092 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,804 | −13.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,174 | 20.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,092 people living in Grove City. These people lived in 1,045 households. A household means all the people who live together in one home. Out of these, 659 were families.
The average number of people in a household was 2.00. For families, the average size was 2.40 people. Many households (about 30%) were made up of just one person. About 18.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Population by Age
The people in Grove City come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 12.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 3.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 17.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- The largest group, about 38.1%, was 65 years old or older.
The median age in Grove City was 58 years. This means half the people were younger than 58, and half were older.
