Pine Island Center, Florida facts for kids
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Pine Island Center, Florida
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Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.65 sq mi (12.05 km2) |
| • Land | 4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,942 |
| • Density | 444.29/sq mi (171.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-56850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288876 |
Pine Island Center is a small community located on Pine Island in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
In 2020, about 1,942 people lived in Pine Island Center. This was a small increase from the 1,854 people counted in 2010. The community is part of the larger Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Pine Island Center's Location
Pine Island Center is found in the north-central part of Pine Island. Its exact location is 26°37′59″N 82°7′19″W / 26.63306°N 82.12194°W.
Neighboring Communities
To the north of Pine Island Center, you'll find the communities of Pineland and Bokeelia. To the south is St. James City. These four communities together make up all of Pine Island.
Surrounding Waters
On the east side of Pine Island Center are Pine Island Creek and Matlacha Pass. To the west is Pine Island Sound. All of these water bodies are connected to the Gulf of Mexico.
Roads and Travel
A main road, County Road 78 (also called Pine Island Road NW), crosses the southern part of Pine Island Center. This road goes east across Little Pine Island to the mainland, leading about 16 miles (26 km) to North Fort Myers.
Another important road is County Road 767 (Stringfellow Road). This road runs all the way along Pine Island. It's about 7 miles (11 km) north to Bokeelia and 8 miles (13 km) south to St. James City.
Size of the Area
The United States Census Bureau reports that Pine Island Center covers a total area of about 4.65 square miles (12.05 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.37 square miles (11.32 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.28 square miles (0.73 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding the Population
The number of people living in Pine Island Center has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,721 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,854 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,942 | 4.7% | |
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Population Details from 2000
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 1,721 people living in Pine Island Center. These people lived in 750 households, and 527 of these were families.
- The community had about 400 people per square mile (154 people per square kilometer).
- There were 953 housing units, with about 222 housing units per square mile (86 per square kilometer).
Diversity in the Community
In 2000, most residents (about 96.75%) were White. Other groups included:
- 1.16% Native American
- 0.23% Asian
- 1.16% from other races
- 0.70% from two or more races
About 2.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Of the 750 households in 2000:
- 23.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- 57.1% were married couples.
- 9.2% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 29.7% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or unrelated people living together).
About 23.7% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 10.0% were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.29 people, and the average family had 2.67 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- 20.3% were under 18 years old.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 22.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of residents was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 101.0 males.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Island Center para niños
