Plantation Island, Florida facts for kids
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Plantation Island, 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 | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 206.60/sq mi (79.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-57492 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289027 |
Plantation Island is a small community located in Collier County, Florida, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 119 people lived here. Plantation Island is part of the larger Naples and Marco Island area.
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Where is Plantation Island?
Plantation Island is found in the southern part of Collier County. It's located near a waterway called Halfway Creek, which leads to Chokoloskee Bay. You can find it at coordinates 25°50′47″N 81°22′6″W / 25.84639°N 81.36833°W.
Nearby Natural Areas
This area is close to important natural places like Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. It's south of Everglades City and north of Chokoloskee, connected by State Road 29.
Land and Water
The entire area of Plantation Island is about 1.5 square kilometers (or 0.59 square miles). Most of this is land, about 1.49 square kilometers (0.58 square miles). A small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. This means about 1.90% of the area is water.
From the canals on Plantation Island, you can take a short boat ride down Halfway Creek, across Chokoloskee Bay, and through the Ten Thousand Islands out into the Gulf of Mexico. The area is part of the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern, which means it's an important natural region.
Climate
Plantation Island, Florida, has a Tropical climate. This means it's warm all year round, with a wet season and a dry season.
Who Lives on Plantation Island?
This section tells us about the people who live in Plantation Island. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts people every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Plantation Island has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 202 people.
- In 2010, the population was 163 people.
- In 2020, the population was 119 people.
People in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 119 people living in Plantation Island. There were 14 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The table below shows the different racial backgrounds of the people living there in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic," so these numbers don't include people who identify as Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 104 | 87.39% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.84% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.84% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 5 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 6.72% |
| Total | 119 |
See also
In Spanish: Plantation Island para niños
