Port St. John, Florida facts for kids
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Port St. John, Florida
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Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Brevard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.32 sq mi (24.14 km2) |
| • Land | 9.32 sq mi (24.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,474 |
| • Density | 2,518.40/sq mi (972.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32927
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| Area code(s) | 321 |
| FIPS code | 12-58700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867193 |
Port St. John is a community in Brevard County, Florida. It is located between the cities of Titusville and Cocoa. Port St. John is known as a census-designated place. This means it is an area defined for counting people by the government, but it is not an officially incorporated city with its own local government.
In 2020, the population of Port St. John was 23,474 people. This was a big increase from 12,267 people in 2010. Port St. John is part of a larger area called the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography of Port St. John
Port St. John is located in Florida at coordinates 28°28′37″N 80°47′19″W.
The United States Census Bureau states that Port St. John covers a total area of about 9.32 square miles (24.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History of Port St. John
In 2002, some residents of Port St. John wanted to make it an official city. They formed a group called "Port St. John For Tomorrow." Their plan included five nearby communities. However, these communities did not want to be part of the new city.
A study was done to see if becoming a city was possible. This study found some problems. In November 2002, the people of Port St. John and the other communities voted on the idea. Most people, about 73%, voted against becoming a city. Because of this vote, Port St. John could not try to become a city again for ten years.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 8,933 | — | |
| 2000 | 12,112 | 35.6% | |
| 2010 | 12,267 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 23,474 | 91.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 12,112 people living in Port St. John. There were 4,307 households, which are groups of people living together. About 3,264 of these were families. The population has grown a lot since then.
Most people in Port St. John are White (90.70%). Other groups include African American (5.01%), Native American (0.47%), and Asian (0.92%). About 3.28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.2%) had children under 18 living with them. About 60.1% were married couples. The average household had 2.73 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.1% were under 18 years old. About 33.0% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $44,030 per year. For families, it was $47,342. The average income per person was $17,953. About 6.6% of all people in Port St. John lived below the poverty line.
Education in Port St. John
Port St. John has several schools for students.
Elementary Schools
- Atlantis Elementary
- Challenger 7 Elementary
- Enterprise Elementary
Atlantis Elementary School was recognized in 2009 as one of the top 12 schools in the nation. It was praised for its strong character development, positive school culture, and excellent academic results. The teaching there was called "absolutely brilliant." Atlantis Elementary was the only school in Florida to receive this honor. It has been an "A-rated" school in Florida from 2000 to 2009. The school has about 640 students from kindergarten to sixth grade.
Middle and High Schools
- Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School
See also
In Spanish: Port St. John para niños
