Seminole, Florida facts for kids
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Seminole, Florida
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| City of Seminole | |
Panoramio of Seminole
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.68 sq mi (14.71 km2) |
| • Land | 5.18 sq mi (13.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,364 |
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19,331 |
| • Density | 3,736.78/sq mi (1,442.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33772-33778
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-64975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0290826 |
Seminole is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa Bay area. The population was 19,364 at the 2020 census.
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History
The first white settlement at Seminole was made in the 1840s. This community was named after the Seminole tribe, whose descendants still inhabited the area. Seminole was incorporated in 1970.
Geography
Seminole is located at 27°50′19″N 82°47′6″W / 27.83861°N 82.78500°W (27.838502, –82.784913). It is surrounded by Pinellas County enclaves in all directions. Its closest neighbors are Indian Rocks Beach to the northwest, Largo to the north, Pinellas Park to the east, St. Petersburg to the south, and Madeira Beach to the west. Its main arteries are State Road 694 and Alternate U.S. Highway 19. It embraces the lower half of the lower limb of Lake Seminole.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.6 square miles (14.6 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2) is land and 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), comprising 9.58%, is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 4,586 | — | |
| 1990 | 9,251 | 101.7% | |
| 2000 | 10,890 | 17.7% | |
| 2010 | 17,233 | 58.2% | |
| 2020 | 19,364 | 12.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 19,331 | 12.2% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 15,600 | 16,313 | 90.52% | 84.24% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 229 | 427 | 1.33% | 2.21% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 56 | 50 | 0.32% | 0.26% |
| Asian (NH) | 395 | 623 | 2.29% | 3.22% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 8 | 6 | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 15 | 90 | 0.09% | 0.47% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 180 | 609 | 1.04% | 3.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 750 | 1,246 | 4.35% | 6.43% |
| Total | 17,233 | 19,364 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 19,364 people, 8,724 households, and 4,847 families residing in the city.
In 2019, the median income for a household in the city was $53,975. The per capita income for the city was $42,159.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 17,233 people, 8,402 households, and 4,207 families residing in the city.
In 2010, the mean income for a household in the city was $45,730, and the median income for a family was $63,260. The per capita income for the city was $29,862.
Recreation and library
The City of Seminole has many park spaces for its community to get outside. Its four parks and recreation center area provide people of all ages space to relax and play. Overlooking a large pond with a variety of birds and other wildlife, Seminole City Park is located on the Pinellas Trail (with water and bathrooms) and has a large playground with several pavilions that can be rented. Many events (like the Music in the Park series) are held in its amphitheater area, and the Seminole Historical Society building sits adjacent. A second city park sits along the Pinellas Trail—Orange Blossom Park—which has a newly constructed large playground, trail, basketball court, and bathrooms. Tennis Club Park is as it sounds—full of tennis courts. The city's newest park is Waterfront Park, which held its playground ribbon-cutting in 2021 and features a waterfront boardwalk, canoe and kayak launch, walking trail, pavilions, bathrooms, and a playground.
Several Pinellas County parks are in the Seminole area, including Lake Seminole Park, Boca Ciega Millennium Park, and Walsingham Park.
Originally founded in 1960, the Seminole Community Library operates as a joint use library campus in conjunction with St. Petersburg College. It is a member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative and provides materials, resources, services, and programs to the public.
Notable people
- Larry Bearnarth, professional NBA baseball player, scout, and coach who was a resident of Seminole at the time of his death
- Angela Elwell Hunt, author
- Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999
- Casey Kotchman, Major League Baseball player
- Brittany Lincicome, professional golfer, winner of the 2009 Kraft Nabisco Championship
- Brett Phillips, Major League Baseball player
- Randy Savage, pro wrestler
- Bobby Wilson, Major League Baseball player
Gallery
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The lake and band shell at Seminole City Park
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Former Seminole City Water Tower @ 113th Street and Park Boulevard
See also
In Spanish: Seminole (Florida) para niños
