South Highpoint, Florida facts for kids
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South Highpoint, Florida
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,018 |
| • Density | 5,910.48/sq mi (2,281.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33760
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-67462 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853288 |
South Highpoint is a special kind of community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The population was 5,195 people in 2010.
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Geography of South Highpoint
South Highpoint is located at 27°54′27″N 82°42′50″W / 27.90750°N 82.71389°W. It is part of the larger area known as Highpoint. This community is right next to the city of Largo.
The United States Census Bureau says that South Highpoint covers about 2.6 square kilometers (or 1 square mile) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,839 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,195 | −41.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,018 | −3.4% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
In the year 2000, there were 8,839 people living in South Highpoint. These people lived in 2,136 homes, and 1,386 of those were families. The area was quite busy, with about 1,565 people per square kilometer. There were also 2,354 housing units available.
Community Makeup
The people living in South Highpoint come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 68% of the people were White, and about 23% were African American. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in South Highpoint had children under 18 living there, about 37% of them. About 39% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband, and about 35% were not families.
Age and Income
The population in South Highpoint was spread out across different age groups. About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. A large group, about 44%, were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in South Highpoint was 32 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in South Highpoint was about $29,440 per year. For families, the average income was around $30,136. It's important to know that about 22% of the people in South Highpoint lived below the poverty line. This included about 35% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: South Highpoint para niños
