Redington Beach, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Redington Beach, Florida
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| Town of Redington Beach | |
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Town hall
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | 1944 |
| Formally Incorporated | 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,376 |
| • Density | 3,832.87/sq mi (1,480.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33708
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-59725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289580 |
Redington Beach is a small town in Pinellas County, Florida, in the United States. It's part of a larger area called the Tampa Bay Area. In 2020, about 1,376 people lived there. The town was officially formed in 1945.
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Where is Redington Beach?
Redington Beach is located on the coast of Florida. It's found at these coordinates: 27.811669 degrees North and 82.811546 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.39 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.9 square miles (2.46 square kilometers), is water. The land area is about 0.4 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). This means a big part of the town is actually water!
What's the Weather Like?
Redington Beach has a warm climate. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Redington Beach?
The number of people living in Redington Beach has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 384 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,368 | 256.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,583 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,708 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,626 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,539 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,427 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,376 | −3.6% | |
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Population Details from 2010 and 2020
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. Here's a breakdown of the population in Redington Beach by race and ethnicity for 2010 and 2020:
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,310 | 1,206 | 91.80% | 87.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5 | 7 | 0.35% | 0.51% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 36 | 21 | 2.52% | 1.53% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.22% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 21 | 57 | 1.47% | 4.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54 | 80 | 3.78% | 5.81% |
| Total | 1,427 | 1,376 |
In 2020, there were 1,376 people living in Redington Beach. These people lived in 620 households, and 402 of these households were families. In 2010, there were 1,427 people, 618 households, and 417 families.
Schools and Library
All the public schools in Redington Beach are part of the Pinellas County Schools district.
Local Library
The people of Redington Beach use the Gulf Beaches Public Library. This library is located in a nearby town called Madeira Beach. Several communities, including Redington Beach, work together to fund this library. This way, they can all have a great library that they might not be able to afford on their own. The other towns that help support the library are North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Treasure Island.
Notable People from Redington Beach
Some interesting people have lived in Redington Beach:
- Pete Anderson is a professional skimboarder. Skimboarding is a sport where you glide across the thin layer of water at the beach.
- Thomas L. Holling was a former Mayor of Buffalo, New York. A mayor is a leader of a city or town.
- John J. Savage was a politician in Florida. A politician is someone who works in government.
See also
In Spanish: Redington Beach para niños
