Sewall's Point, Florida facts for kids
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Sewall's Point, Florida
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The new Ernest Lyons Bridge, which carries State Road A1A from Hutchinson Island to Sewall's Point
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Location in Martin County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Martin | |
| Settled | 1889 | |
| Platted | 1891-1893 | |
| Incorporated | June 12, 1957 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Commission–Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.13 sq mi (10.70 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.95 sq mi (7.65 km2) | |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,991 | |
| • Density | 1,690.15/sq mi (652.62/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
34996
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| Area code(s) | 772 | |
| FIPS code | 12-65225 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0290880 | |
Sewall's Point is a small town in Martin County, Florida, United States. It is located on a piece of land that sticks out into the water, called a peninsula. In 2020, about 1,991 people lived there.
The town and the peninsula are named after Captain Henry Edwin Sewall. He was born in 1848 and passed away in 1925. Sewall's Point is an eastern suburb of Stuart, which is the main city of Martin County.
In 2004, two big storms hit the area. Hurricane Jeanne made landfall near Sewall's Point on September 26. This happened just three weeks after Hurricane Frances hit the same spot on Hutchinson Island.
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Exploring Sewall's Point: Location and Waterways
Sewall's Point is in the northeastern part of Martin County. Its exact location is around 27.195 degrees North and 80.198 degrees West.
Since it's on a peninsula, water surrounds the town on three sides. The St. Lucie River is to the south and west. The Indian River Lagoon is to the east. To the north, Sewall's Point borders an area called Jensen Beach.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 4.1 square miles (10.7 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 2.9 square miles (7.65 square kilometers), is water. The land area is about 1.2 square miles (3.05 square kilometers).
Understanding the Climate of Sewall's Point
Sewall's Point has a tropical climate. This means it's warm all year round, much like many places in the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the main 48 states with this type of weather.
More specifically, it usually has a tropical savanna climate. This climate often has a wet season and a dry season. It's also very close to a tropical monsoon climate, which has heavy rainfall during certain times of the year.
Population and Community: Who Lives in Sewall's Point
The number of people living in Sewall's Point has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 151 | — | |
| 1970 | 298 | 97.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,187 | 298.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,588 | 33.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,946 | 22.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,996 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,991 | −0.3% | |
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Population Details from Recent Censuses
The U.S. Census helps us understand the people living in Sewall's Point. The information below shows the different groups of people, not including those of Hispanic or Latino background in the race categories.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,893 | 1,762 | 94.84% | 88.50% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 11 | 15 | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 19 | 36 | 0.95% | 1.81% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.05% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.05% | 0.10% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 10 | 55 | 0.50% | 2.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61 | 118 | 3.06% | 5.93% |
| Total | 1,996 | 1,991 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 1,991 people living in the town. These people lived in 921 households, and 588 of these were families. Back in 2010, there were 1,996 people, living in 739 households, with 576 families.
Famous People from Sewall's Point
Some well-known individuals have lived in Sewall's Point:
- Tori Amos – A famous singer and pianist.
- James F. Hutchinson – A fine arts painter since 1948, recognized in the Florida Hall of Fame. He had his home and art studio in Sewall's Point.
- Vaughn Monroe – A baritone singer, trumpeter, big band leader, and actor. He also lived in Sewall's Point.
- 1st Lieutenant Francis Tyndall – A World War I fighter pilot who received the Silver Star medal. Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida is named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Sewall's Point para niños
