Pace, Florida facts for kids
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Pace, Florida
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Pace Welcome Sign
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Location in Santa Rosa County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Santa Rosa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.52 sq mi (63.50 km2) |
| • Land | 24.23 sq mi (62.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,684 |
| • Density | 1,018.78/sq mi (393.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32571
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-53725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288352 |
Pace is a community in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It is not an official city, but it is a large and growing area. Pace is the second biggest community in Santa Rosa County.
It is part of the larger Pensacola area. Pace has grown a lot from a small country area. Now it is a busy community with many homes and businesses. In 2020, about 24,684 people lived in Pace. This was a big jump from 20,093 people in 2010.
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Where is Pace Located?
Pace is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It covers an area of about 24.52 square miles (63.50 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The Story of Pace: A Growing Community
Pace got its name from James G. Pace. He owned big businesses that made lumber, paper, and turpentine in the area. By 1912, the area was known as Pace.
For a long time, Pace stayed a small, quiet community. People tried to make it an official city, but it did not happen. In recent years, Pace has grown very quickly. It has become more like a suburban area. It is now bigger than nearby communities like Floridatown. In 2004, Hurricane Ivan caused some damage in the Floridatown area.
Learning in Pace: Schools and Education
Schools in Pace are managed by the Santa Rosa County School District. The schools in Pace are known for doing well. Most schools get high ratings from the Florida Department of Education.
High Schools in Pace
- Pace High School
- Lead Academy (a private Christian school)
Middle Schools in Pace
- Avalon Middle School
- Thomas L. Sims Middle School
- Lead Academy (a private Christian school)
- Wallace K-8 School
Elementary Schools in Pace
- Bennett C. Russell Elementary School
- Pea Ridge Elementary School
- S.S. Dixon Primary School
- S.S. Dixon Intermediate School
- Lead Academy (a private Christian school)
- Wallace K-8 School
Who Lives in Pace?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,776 | — | |
| 1980 | 5,006 | 181.9% | |
| 1990 | 6,277 | 25.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,393 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 20,093 | 171.8% | |
| 2020 | 24,684 | 22.8% | |
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The 2020 census showed that 24,684 people lived in Pace. There were 8,152 households. The average household had about 2.8 people.
About 24% of the people in Pace were under 18 years old. About 16.3% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the population (50.3%) were female. The median household income was about $70,292. This means that half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 8.5% of the people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Pace (Florida) para niños
