Silver Springs Shores, Florida facts for kids
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Silver Springs Shores, Florida
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Location in Marion County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.15 sq mi (39.24 km2) |
| • Land | 14.93 sq mi (38.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,846 |
| • Density | 1,663.72/sq mi (642.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
34472 (Ocala)
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| FIPS code | 12-66175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0306947 |
Silver Springs Shores is a community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 24,846 people lived here. That's a big jump from 6,539 people in 2010! Silver Springs Shores is part of the larger Ocala area. Many people who live in Silver Springs Shores travel to Ocala for work or other activities. That's why it's often called a "bedroom community." It's the biggest community in the southeast part of Marion County.
Where is Silver Springs Shores?
Silver Springs Shores is located in the state of Florida. You can find it about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Ocala. Ocala is the main city and the "county seat" for Marion County.
The community covers about 15.1 square miles (39.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,983 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,421 | 61.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,554 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,539 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 24,846 | 280.0% | |
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The number of people living in Silver Springs Shores has changed a lot over the years. In 2000, there were about 6,690 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 24,846.
In 2000, the average home had about 2.34 people living in it. About 24.3% of homes had children under 18. The median age of people living here was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older.
Schools in the Area
Students in Silver Springs Shores go to several different schools.
- For elementary school, most students attend Greenway Elementary or Emerald Shores Elementary.
- Most middle school students go to Lake Weir Middle School. However, some students in the far western part of the community attend Fort King Middle School in Ocala.
- For high school, most students attend Lake Weir High School. It's located on Oak Road. Students in the far western part of the community go to Forest High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Silver Springs Shores para niños
