Indialantic, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Indialantic, Florida
Town
Town of Indialantic
Seal
Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
Country	United States of America
State	Florida
County	Brevard
Incorporated	1952
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
• Land	0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2)
• Water	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,010
• Density	3,096.71/sq mi (1,195.76/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	32903
Area code(s)	321
FIPS code	12-33375
GNIS feature ID	0284480

Indialantic is a small town in Brevard County, Florida. It's officially known as Indialantic-By-The-Sea, but most people just call it Indialantic. This town is part of a larger area called the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

In 2020, about 3,010 people lived in Indialantic. This was a bit more than the 2,720 people who lived there in 2010. The town's unique name comes from its location. It sits between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean.

History of Indialantic

Indialantic has an interesting past, starting with its first settlers and the building of important bridges.

Early Development: 1919-1924

• 1919-1921: A man from the Netherlands named Ernest Kouwenhoven bought the land that became Indialantic. He built the first wooden bridge connecting Indialantic to Melbourne.
• 1920s: The Indialantic Hotel was built. It was later renamed the Tradewinds Hotel. Today, the Tradewinds Terrace stands where the hotel once was.
• 1924: The Indialantic Casino was built. It later became the Bahama Beach Club. This spot is now Nance Park.

Modern Bridges and Incorporation

• 1941-1947: The original wooden bridge was replaced with a new drawbridge. This project was delayed because of World War II.
• 1952: Indialantic officially became a town. Its full name, "Indialantic-By-The-Sea," was chosen, but it's not often used.
• 1985: A modern causeway was built. This new bridge has a raised section to allow boats to pass easily on the Indian River.

Geography of Indialantic

Indialantic is located on a special piece of land called a barrier island. This island separates the Indian River Lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean.

Where is Indialantic Located?

The town is found at these coordinates: 28°5′16″N 80°34′8″W / 28.08778°N 80.56889°W / 28.08778; -80.56889. The barrier island where Indialantic sits is about 40 miles (64 km) long. It stretches from Cape Canaveral down to the Sebastian Inlet. The Melbourne Causeway is a bridge that connects Indialantic to the city of Melbourne across the Indian River Lagoon.

Indialantic's Neighbors

To the south, Indialantic shares a border with the town of Melbourne Beach. To the north, it borders parts of Brevard County that are not officially towns, and also Indian Harbor Beach, Florida.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau says that Indialantic covers a total area of 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). About 2.5 square kilometers (1.0 square mile) of this is land. The remaining 0.9 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), which is about 25.80% of the total area, is water.

Greater Indialantic Area

Outside the official town limits, there's an area called "Greater Indialantic." This area has many suburban beach homes. Even though these homes are not in the town, they often use Indialantic's name because it's the closest town. The actual Town of Indialantic is about 1 mile (1.6 km) by 1 mile (1.6 km).

The Greater Indialantic area starts south of the town. It lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River. It goes north almost to the Eau Gallie Causeway (SR 518). This area includes parts of Brevard County that are not towns. It also has a neighborhood that is part of the city of Melbourne, even though Melbourne is mostly on the mainland.

Some of the neighborhoods in this larger area include:

Climate in Indialantic

Indialantic has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has mild temperatures, rain throughout the year, and hot summers.

Population and People

The population of Indialantic has changed over the years.

What the 2010 and 2020 Censuses Showed

The 2020 United States census found that 3,010 people lived in Indialantic. There were 1,251 households and 757 families. In 2020, there were 1,586 homes in the town.

The census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people living in Indialantic:

In 2020, the average age of people in Indialantic was 51.2 years old. About 23.3% of the population was 65 or older. Also, 13.7% of the people were born in other countries. Most of these foreign-born residents came from Europe (44.7%) and Asia (34.5%).

The average household income in 2020 was $76,773. For families, the average income was $139,625. About 13.3% of the population lived in poverty. This included 17.7% of people under 18 years old.

Economy and Events

Indialantic has a strong economy and hosts several fun events each year.

Understanding the Local Economy

Here are some facts about Indialantic's economy from 2019:

• About 1,228 people out of 2,865 were working.
• The average time people spent traveling to work was 24.2 minutes.
• The average household income was $83,365. This is higher than the U.S. average of $65,712.
• Only 8.86% of families were living below the poverty line. This is lower than the U.S. average of 12.3%.
• The average value of a home was $374,500.

Fun Annual Events

Indialantic hosts several events every year that bring the community together:

• July Craft Show: Held at Nance Park, where local artists and crafters show their work.
• Witch Way 5K Run and Halloween Party: A fun run and Halloween celebration in Nance Park every October.
• Indialantic Boardwalk Sprint Distance Triathlon: An athletic event held in June.
• Annual Christmas Tree Lighting: A festive event at Nance Park in December to celebrate the holidays.

Education in Indialantic

There are two main schools that serve the Indialantic area. Both are managed by the Brevard County School Board.

Local Schools

• Indialantic Elementary: This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to sixth grade. In 2005, it had 812 students and 54 teachers.
• Hoover Middle School: This school serves students in 7th and 8th grades. From 2000 to 2008, Hoover was rated "Grade A" by the state. In 2005, it had 512 students and 32 teachers.

Media and News

People in Indialantic can get their news from several local sources.

• Florida Today: A daily newspaper for the region.
• The Hometown News: A free weekly newspaper delivered to homes.
• [1]Space Coast Daily: An online news source.

Town Infrastructure

Indialantic has well-maintained roads that help people get around.

Roads and Transportation

Travelocity.com once called Route A1A, which runs along the coast of Brevard County, the "Best Driving Route" in Florida. This road is very close to the ocean. Another important road that runs parallel to A1A is Riverside Drive, which is near the Indian River.

• US 192 is also known as "Fifth Avenue."
• SR A1A is called Miramar Avenue in Indialantic.
• Riverside Drive is a major road that runs through Indialantic. In 2010, about 10,000 vehicles used this road every day.

The Florida Department of Transportation takes care of A1A and 192. Brevard County maintains North Riverside Drive. The town itself is responsible for maintaining about 95,568 feet (29.13 km) of roadway. Most blocks in Indialantic are about 650 feet (200 m) long.

Notable People from Indialantic

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Indialantic.

• Brian Bollinger: A former NFL player.
• Kathy Johnson: A talented gymnast.
• Ernest Kouwen-Hoven: A businessman who played a key role in the town's early development.
• Robert F. Marx: A pioneer scuba diver and author.
• Pat Neshek: A former MLB pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.
• Stefanie Scott: An actress.
• John Siptroth: A U.S. politician and public figure.

See also

In Spanish: Indialantic para niños