Kenneth City, Florida facts for kids
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Kenneth City, Florida
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| Town of Kenneth City | |
| Motto(s):
A Safe, Friendly Small Town
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | April 30, 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,047 |
| • Density | 7,068.63/sq mi (2,729.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33709
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-36175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0294454 |
Kenneth City is a small town located in southern Pinellas County, Florida. It sits between the cities of St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park. Kenneth City is part of the larger Tampa Bay area, a well-known region in Florida. In 2020, about 5,047 people lived in Kenneth City.
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A Look Back: Kenneth City's History
Kenneth City was started in 1957 by a local builder named Sidney Colen. He decided to name the town after his son, Kenneth Wong.
For many years, the town had a "strong mayor" system of government. This meant the mayor had a lot of power. But in 2013, the town made a change. They voted to switch to a "council-manager" government. In this system, the town council makes the big decisions, and a hired town manager handles the day-to-day running of the town.
After this change, Kenneth City hired its first town manager in 2014. The town then worked to improve its image and become more recognized among the 23 other towns and cities in Pinellas County.
Where is Kenneth City?
Kenneth City is located at specific coordinates: 27 degrees, 48 minutes, 58 seconds North and 82 degrees, 42 minutes, 55 seconds West.
According to official measurements, the town covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Kenneth City's Weather
Kenneth City has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It's a common climate type for many parts of Florida.
Who Lives in Kenneth City?
The number of people living in Kenneth City has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1960: 2,114 people
- 1970: 3,862 people
- 1980: 4,344 people
- 1990: 4,462 people
- 2000: 4,400 people
- 2010: 4,980 people
- 2020: 5,047 people
A Closer Look at the Population
In 2020, there were 5,047 people living in Kenneth City. These people lived in 1,923 households, and 1,078 of these were families.
Back in 2010, the town had 4,980 people. There were 1,991 households and 1,141 families living there at that time.
The town is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents identified as White (about 68%). Other groups included Black or African American (about 6.4%), Asian (about 7.4%), and people of two or more races (about 4.4%). About 13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
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Location of Kenneth City in Pinellas County, Florida
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In Spanish: Kenneth City para niños
