St. Augustine Shores, Florida facts for kids
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St. Augustine Shores, Florida
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Location in St. Johns County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Johns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.48 sq mi (11.60 km2) |
| • Land | 4.38 sq mi (11.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,706 |
| • Density | 1,985.86/sq mi (766.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-62550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867198 |
St. Augustine Shores is a community in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area where many people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. It's part of the larger Jacksonville area.
In 2020, about 8,706 people lived here. This was a jump from 7,359 people in 2010. The community continues to grow!
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Where is St. Augustine Shores?
St. Augustine Shores is located in Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 29.811123 degrees North and 81.309872 degrees West.
The area covers about 3.5 square miles (9.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.4 square miles (8.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,411 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,922 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 7,359 | 49.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,706 | 18.3% | |
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The number of people living in St. Augustine Shores has grown quite a bit over the years.
- In 1990, there were 4,411 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 4,922.
- In 2010, it jumped to 7,359 residents.
- And in 2020, the population reached 8,706 people.
This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this community!
Who Lives in St. Augustine Shores?
In 2000, there were 2,269 households in the area. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households, about 54.5%, were married couples. About 19% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in St. Augustine Shores in 2000 was 51 years old. About 17.1% of the population was under 18. This means it's a place with a mix of families and older adults.
Schools in the Area
Students in St. Augustine Shores attend schools that are part of the St. Johns County School District.
The local schools for students living in St. Augustine Shores include:
- W. D. Hartley Elementary School
- Gamble Rogers Middle School
- Pedro Menendez High School
