Nocatee, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nocatee
Census-designated place
Allen D. Nease High School in Nocatee CDP
Seal
Motto(s):  Live The Lifestyle
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	St. Johns
Area
• Total	27.29 sq mi (70.68 km2)
• Land	26.40 sq mi (68.38 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	22,503
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	32081
Area code(s)	904

Nocatee is a large, planned community in Florida. It is mostly located in St. Johns County. It is also known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a community that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.

In 2020, Nocatee had a population of 22,503 people. This was a big jump from 4,524 people in 2010. Nocatee is part of the larger Jacksonville area. The community has many different neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are even designed for specific age groups. Nocatee combines homes with schools, parks, and places for fun. It also has offices, shops, and restaurants. A small part of Nocatee is in Duval County, within Jacksonville city limits. However, the official CDP is entirely within St. Johns County. Nocatee is close to Ponte Vedra Beach and covers about 13,323 acres of land.

A Look Back: Nocatee's History

Construction on Nocatee began in 2005. The company that created Nocatee is called The PARC Group. Its leader, Roger O'Steen, started the group in 1989. He was very involved in planning Nocatee and other communities.

Nocatee is about 25 square miles, which is around 14,000 acres. More than 60% of this land is kept as a natural preserve. This helps protect the environment and wildlife. The name "Nocatee" is thought to come from the Timucuan Indian word for "peaceful river." However, experts say there isn't a known Timucua word that means exactly that. The word for "river" in Timucua is ibi, and "peaceful" is afatimo. There was an older town named Nocatee in DeSoto County. Its name might have come from a Seminole Creek word, nakate, meaning "What is it?".

Fun Things to Do in Nocatee

Nocatee has many cool places for residents to enjoy.

• Water Parks: There are two big water parks, Splash Park and Spray Park. They both have swimming pools, water slides, and special areas for kids.
• Community Events: The pool areas often host fun events. These include Food Truck Friday, farmers' markets, and holiday parties. They also have concerts and Easter egg hunts.
• Other Amenities: The community also has many parks and neighborhood pools. There are fitness centers and special parks for dogs. You can even launch a kayak from a special spot. Nocatee also has a nature preserve and many nature trails for walking or biking.

Who Lives in Nocatee?

In 2020, Nocatee had 22,503 people living there. There were 7,641 households, which are groups of people living together. About 3,629 of these households had children under 18.

• Age Groups:
  • 10.2% of the people were under 5 years old.
  • 28.7% were under 18 years old.
  • 20.4% were 65 years and older.

The average age in Nocatee was 39.9 years old. About 49.9% of the population was female.

• Backgrounds:

Most residents (91.1%) are White. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American (1.7%) and Asian (7.8%). About 8.2% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.

• Education and Income:

The average income for a household in Nocatee was $131,738. Most adults (97.4%) aged 25 and older had at least a high school degree. Many (65.9%) also had a college degree or higher.

Events and Activities

Nocatee is a lively place with many events happening all the time.

• Regular Fun: You can find trivia nights and special beer tastings.
• Food and Shopping: There are popular Food Truck Fridays and monthly farmer's markets.
• Holiday Celebrations: The community also hosts special holiday events. These include Easter egg hunts and live music concerts.

Learning in Nocatee

Ponte Vedra High School, in the Nocatee CDP

The schools in Nocatee are part of the St. Johns County School District. This district covers the entire census-designated place.

• Elementary Schools: Some of the elementary schools serving Nocatee are Palm Valley Academy, Pine Island Academy, and Valley Ridge Academy.
• Middle Schools: Palm Valley, Pine Island, and Valley Ridge also serve as middle schools for parts of Nocatee.
• High School: Allen D. Nease High School is the main high school for students living in the Nocatee CDP.

If a part of the Nocatee development is in Duval County (which is not part of the CDP), students there go to different schools. These include Bartram Springs Elementary School, Twin Lakes Middle School, and Atlantic Coast High School.

See also

In Spanish: Nocatee para niños