St. Augustine Beach, Florida facts for kids
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St. Augustine Beach, Florida
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| City of St. Augustine Beach | |
St. Augustine Beach City Hall
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Location in St. Johns County and the state of Florida
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 St. Augustine Beach, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Johns |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,803 |
| • Density | 3,202.92/sq mi (1,236.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32080
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| Area code(s) | 904, 324 |
| FIPS code | 12-62525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0308102 |
| Website | http://www.staugbch.com |
St. Augustine Beach is a city in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,803 at the 2020 US census, up from 6,176 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
St. Augustine Beach is located at 29°50′37″N 81°16′20″W / 29.84361°N 81.27222°W (29.843657, –81.272206).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), all land.
The boundaries of St. Augustine Beach are the Atlantic Ocean, the west right-of-way of Florida State Road A1A, the north right-of-way of Pope Road, and Sandpiper Village subdivision to the south.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 396 | — | |
| 1970 | 632 | 59.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,289 | 104.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,657 | 183.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,683 | 28.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,176 | 31.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,803 | 10.2% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 5,734 | 6,028 | 92.84% | 88.61% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 43 | 33 | 0.70% | 0.49% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 15 | 6 | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Asian (NH) | 72 | 78 | 1.17% | 1.15% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 4 | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Some other race (NH) | 7 | 47 | 0.11% | 0.69% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 71 | 233 | 1.15% | 3.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 232 | 374 | 3.76% | 5.50% |
| Total | 6,176 | 6,803 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,803 people, 2,851 households, and 1,762 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 6,176 people, 5,494 households, and 2,546 families residing in the city.
Transportation
Highways
State Road A1A runs north–south.
County Road A1A runs north–south.
State Road 312 runs east–west
Buses
Bus service is operated by the Sunshine Bus Company. Though based in the city, it also serves neighboring St. Augustine including the historic districts, and the rest of the county. Buses operate mainly between shopping centers across town, but a few go to Hastings and Jacksonville, where one can connect to JTA for additional service across Jacksonville.
Education
It is in the St. Johns County School District.
The zoned elementary schools include: R. B. Hunt Elementary School, which serves almost all of the city; and W. D. Hartley Elementary School, which serves a small portion.
The zoned middle schools include: Sebastian Middle School, which serves almost all of the city; and Gamble Rogers Middle School, which serves a small portion.
The zoned high schools include: St. Augustine High School, which serves almost all of the city; and Pedro Menendez High School, which serves a small portion.
St. Johns County Public Library maintains the Anastasia Island Beach Branch.
See also
In Spanish: St. Augustine Beach para niños
