Sharpes, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sharpes, 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 | 5.86 sq mi (15.17 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) |
| • Water | 3.46 sq mi (8.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,115 |
| • Density | 1,297.38/sq mi (500.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32959
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| Area code(s) | 321 |
| FIPS code | 12-65525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0290941 |
Sharpes is a small community in Brevard County, Florida. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area used for counting people by the government.
In 2020, about 3,115 people lived in Sharpes. This number was a little lower than in 2010. Sharpes is part of a larger area called the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a group of cities and towns that are close together.
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History of Sharpes
Sharpes might have been named after William H. Sharpe. He was part of a group that helped build the City Point Community Church in Cocoa, Florida, in 1885.
A very important person named Henry Flagler helped Sharpes grow. He extended his Florida East Coast Railroad south. In 1892, he built a train station in nearby Titusville. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
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Geography and Location
Sharpes is located in Florida at these coordinates: 28°26′29″N 80°45′40″W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sharpes covers about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water. About 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers) is land. The other 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers) is water. This means over half of Sharpes is water!
Population Changes
The number of people living in Sharpes has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,348 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,415 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,411 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,115 | −8.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,415 people living in Sharpes. There were 1,478 homes. The average home had about 2.3 people.
The people in Sharpes are of different ages. In 2000, about 21% were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42 years old.
Local Economy
Sharpes has a few important places that provide jobs and services.
Florida Power and Light Plant
The Florida Power and Light (FPL) "Cape Canaveral" plant is in Sharpes. This plant helps make electricity. In 2010, FPL took down two very tall towers that were 45 years old. These towers were 397 feet (121 meters) tall!
After that, FPL started building new power plants. These new plants use natural gas from the U.S. to make electricity. Construction began in 2011. Many workers, up to 600 people, were hired to build these new facilities.
Brevard County Jail Complex
The Brevard County Jail Complex is also located in Sharpes. This facility is managed by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. The main jail first opened in 1986. It has grown over time and can now hold many people.
Brevard Correctional Institution
The Brevard Correctional Institution is another facility near the county jail. Even though it has "Brevard" in its name, the state of Florida runs it. It was built in 1977 and could hold up to 1,000 people. It also provided many jobs. However, the state decided to close it in March 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Sharpes (Florida) para niños
