Stock Island, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stock Island, Florida
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Location in Monroe County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,722 |
| • Density | 5,641.58/sq mi (2,179.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33040-33041 (Key West)
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| Area code(s) | 305 |
| FIPS code | 12-68800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867211 |
Stock Island is a special kind of community in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts for population but isn't officially a city or town. It's located on an island that shares the same name.
In 2020, about 4,722 people lived here. This was more than the 3,919 people who lived there in 2010. Stock Island is found on the southern part of the island, just off US 1. People think it got its name because animals like cows (livestock) used to be kept there. However, some local historians believe it might be named after an early person who settled there.
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Where is Stock Island Located?
Stock Island is located at coordinates 24°34′12″N 81°44′15″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The main road, US 1, also known as the Overseas Highway, goes right through the island. You can find it between mile markers 4 and 6, just east of Key West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Stock Island covers about 2.1 square miles in total. Out of this, about 0.8 square miles is land, and the rest, about 1.3 square miles, is water. That means a big part of Stock Island is surrounded by water!
How Many People Live on Stock Island?
The number of people living on Stock Island has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1980: 4,446 people
- 1990: 3,613 people
- 2000: 4,410 people
- 2010: 3,919 people
- 2020: 4,722 people
Who Lives on Stock Island?
The 2020 United States census showed that 4,722 people lived on Stock Island. These people made up 1,584 households, with 1,081 of them being families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living there:
- About 35.2% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- Around 18.95% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A small number, 0.15%, were Native American.
- About 0.61% were Asian.
- Around 2.39% were from other backgrounds or mixed races.
- A large group, about 42.69%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Schools and Learning on Stock Island
The Monroe County School District is in charge of the public schools that serve Stock Island. Even though some schools are in Key West, they also serve students from Stock Island. These schools include Gerald Adams, Horace O'Bryant Middle School, and Key West High School.
You can also find College of the Florida Keys right here on Stock Island. This college offers more learning opportunities for students.
What is Stock Island Like?
Stock Island is mostly a place where people live all year round, unlike Key West which is very focused on tourists. It has a lively community of artists, with special areas where artists have their shops and studios.
The island is also home to ten marinas and boat yards. These places are where people who live on boats stay, and they also offer spots for visitors to dock their boats. You can also find boat charters and water sports activities here. If you're hungry, there are many restaurants and food trucks, plus a distillery and two craft breweries.
An event called "I Love Stock Island" holds a three-day festival every December. This festival includes a boat parade with lights, tours of the island, and cooking contests. The "I Love Stock Island" group also helps promote local artists and businesses. They even organize clean-up days for the island a few times a year.
Part of the Key West Golf Club and its homes are also located on Stock Island, on the side that belongs to the City of Key West.
