South Pasadena, Florida facts for kids
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South Pasadena, Florida
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| City of South Pasadena | |
The welcome sign bearing the seal and motto of South Pasadena, Florida.
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Our Place in the Sun
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | July 1, 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,353 |
| • Density | 8,775.41/sq mi (3,387.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33707
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-67675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291402 |
South Pasadena is a city in southern Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is located near St. Pete Beach and Gulfport. This city is part of the larger Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater region. In 2020, about 5,353 people lived there.
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Geography and Location
South Pasadena is found at specific coordinates: 27.754393 degrees North and 82.739871 degrees West. This means it's located in a particular spot on Earth.
The city sits on a piece of land that sticks out into Boca Ciega Bay. To the east, it's next to Bear Creek. To the north, it borders the Pasadena neighborhood of St. Petersburg.
South Pasadena also includes several islands. These islands are Pasadena Isle, Deadman's Key, Sun Island, and Cat Island. All of these islands have people living on them, except for Cat Island.
The city covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). Out of this, 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of the city's area is covered by water!
Climate
South Pasadena has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate usually means the city experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 23 | — | |
| 1960 | 651 | 2,730.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,465 | 278.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,188 | 69.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,644 | 34.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,778 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,964 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,353 | 7.8% | |
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The number of people living in South Pasadena has changed over the years. In 1950, only 23 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 5,353 residents.
In 2020, there were 5,353 people living in the city. These people lived in 2,888 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 966 of these households were families.
When looking at ages in 2020, about 6.2% of the people were under 18 years old. A larger group, 57.9%, were over 65 years old. The average age, or median age, in the city was 70 years.
In 2020, the average income for a household was $43,383. The income per person was $38,954. About 12% of the people in South Pasadena lived below the poverty line.
South Pasadena was the most densely populated city in Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area in 2020. This is because it has many large apartment buildings.
Parks and Fun Places
The city of South Pasadena has several parks that it takes care of for everyone to enjoy:
- 14th Avenue Park
- Barbara Gilberg Habitat
- Fred Held South Pasadena Habitat
- Galatea Garden
- Huffman Way Park
- Island Drive Park
- Maynard A. Duryea Bay View Park, which has tennis courts and a playground.
Besides parks, South Pasadena also has different shops and businesses. One fun place is the Ten Pin bowling alley.
Education
Public schools in South Pasadena are part of the Pinellas County Schools system. There are no schools located directly inside South Pasadena's city limits. However, several schools are very close by.
These nearby schools include Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School, Pasadena Fundamental Elementary, and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. For high school, students can attend Boca Ciega High School. There is also a private K-12 boarding school nearby called Admiral Farragut.
See also
In Spanish: South Pasadena (Florida) para niños
