Pelican Bay, Florida facts for kids
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Pelican Bay, Florida
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Location in Collier County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Collier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.35 sq mi (8.66 km2) |
| • Land | 2.95 sq mi (7.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,660 |
| • Density | 2,259.93/sq mi (872.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-55650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853275 |
Pelican Bay is a special community in Collier County, Florida, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially run by its own local government. In 2020, about 6,660 people lived there. Pelican Bay is part of the larger Naples area.
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Where is Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay is located in the northwest part of Collier County. It's considered part of North Naples. The community is found at coordinates 26°13′59″N 81°48′32″W / 26.23306°N 81.80889°W.
Pelican Bay's Neighbors
Pelican Bay has several neighbors. To its south is the city of Naples. To the east, you'll find U.S. Route 41, also known as the Tamiami Trail. Vanderbilt Beach Road forms its northern border. To the west, Pelican Bay meets the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Size of the Area
The total area of Pelican Bay is about 8.7 square kilometers (3.35 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 7.6 square kilometers (2.95 square miles). The rest, about 1.0 square kilometer (0.40 square miles), is water. This means about 11.87% of Pelican Bay is covered by water.
Who Lives in Pelican Bay?
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what's called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Population Growth
The population of Pelican Bay has been growing steadily.
- In 2000, there were 5,686 people.
- By 2010, the number grew to 6,346 people.
- In the most recent census in 2020, the population reached 6,660 people.
Community Makeup in 2020
The 2020 census counted 6,660 people living in Pelican Bay. There were 3,483 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 2,165 were families. Most residents in Pelican Bay are White, making up about 96.25% of the population. Other groups include Asian people (0.92%), people of mixed races (1.07%), and a small percentage of Black or African American and Native American people. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
- In Spanish: Pelican Bay para niños
