Redington Shores, Florida facts for kids
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Redington Shores, Florida
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| Town of Redington Shores | |
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Redington Shores Town Hall on May 6, 2013
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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 Redington Shores, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,176 |
| • Density | 6,593.94/sq mi (2,547.03/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 | 12-59750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289581 |
Redington Shores is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The county is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly known as the Tampa Bay Area. The population was 2,176 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Redington Shores is located at 27°49′41″N 82°49′50″W / 27.82806°N 82.83056°W (27.827965, –82.830509).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), of which 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (67.50%) is water. According to Elevation Map Logs, the elevation of Redington Shores is just one meter above sea level.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Redington Shores has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
According to Weather Underground, the historical average day temperature is 79.7 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), with the high averaging around 88.3°F and the low being 71.9°F degrees. Redington Shores faces high wind speeds averaging around 9 miles per hour. The close proximity to the ocean brings a recurring ocean breeze that cools the beach area.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 917 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,733 | 89.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,142 | 23.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,366 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,338 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,121 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,176 | 2.6% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,960 | 1,894 | 92.41% | 87.04% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9 | 18 | 0.42% | 0.83% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 5 | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Asian (NH) | 18 | 58 | 0.85% | 2.67% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 5 | 6 | 0.24% | 0.28% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 20 | 57 | 0.94% | 2.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 104 | 138 | 4.90% | 6.34% |
| Total | 2,121 | 2,176 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,176 people, 1,138 households, and 564 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,121 people, 1,037 households, and 518 families residing in the town.
Ecology
Redington Shores is home to numerous plants and organisms which thrive around the beach and ocean. Plants on the beach include mangroves, sea oats, and sea grapes. All of these organisms prevent erosion on the dunes and are essential to organisms around them. The mangroves are protected due to the State's “Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act.” A population of coyotes and loggerhead turtles can be found in Redington Shores.
Karenia brevis, red tide, causes problems in the ocean at Redington Shores. An increase of this organism in the ocean causes harm to organisms around it. Due to the high concentration of K. brevis in the Gulf of Mexico, Redington Shores faces problems with deadly impacts on marine life.
Library
The community is served by the Gulf Beaches Public Library, located in nearby Madeira Beach. The library is supported by Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Treasure Island. These five communities have combined their resources in order to fund the library.
See also
In Spanish: Redington Shores para niños
