Nocatee, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Nocatee, Florida
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| Motto(s):
Enhancing The Lifestyle
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Johns |
| County | Duval |
| Area | |
| • City | 23.48 sq mi (60.8 km2) |
| • Land | 15,000 acre (6,000 ha) |
| Population
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| • City | 14,747 |
| • Metro | 1,375,982 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32081
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
Nocatee is an unincorporated planned community located primarily in northern St. Johns County, Florida. The community blends a variety of neighborhoods with schools, parks, recreation, offices, shopping, and restaurants. As of 2020, the community consists of twenty-two neighborhoods, some of which are specialized for certain age groups. Part of the development lies within Jacksonville in Duval County. It is near Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida's First Coast region and sits on 13,323 acres (5,392 ha) of land. It was approved in 2001 as a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) under Section 380.06 of the Florida Statutes. In addition, Nocatee is just a few minutes away from pristine beaches, golf courses, business parks and major airports in downtown Jacksonville and St. Augustine. The Nocatee vision was centered around a desire to transform the unique setting of the land into a place with a truly exceptional quality of living, while still preserving the area's peaceful beauty. By incorporating elements of "Smart Growth," Nocatee provides its residents with employment opportunities, shopping, schools, recreation and beautiful homes - everything needed for and exceptional quality of life.
Demographics
The population of Nocatee had a 34.6% increase from the year 2015 to 2016, and it is the second fastest growing community in the nation. In addition to the growing number of houses, the number of businesses in and around the Nocatee Town Center has also been developing exponentially. With 14,747 people, Nocatee is the 241st most populated city in the state of Florida out of 919 cities. The median age for Nocatee residents is 39.8 years young. Nocatee is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 225.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,524 in 2010. In 2019, Nocatee had a population of 14,747.
Images for kids
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Ponte Vedra High School, in the Nocatee CDP
See also
In Spanish: Nocatee para niños
