Treasure Island, Florida facts for kids
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Treasure Island, Florida
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| City of Treasure Island | |
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Settled | 1848-1908 |
| Incorporated | May 3, 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • City | 5.40 sq mi (13.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.00 km2) |
| • Water | 3.85 sq mi (9.98 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 6,584 |
| • Density | 4,258.73/sq mi (1,644.50/km2) |
| • Metro | 2,783,243 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33706, 33740
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-72325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292415 |
Treasure Island is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is located on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2020, about 6,584 people lived there.
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History of Treasure Island
Early Inhabitants and European Arrival
The area of Treasure Island was first settled by the Tocobaga people around 300 AD. Later, the Timucua people traded with other Native American tribes. This continued until Pánfilo de Narváez arrived in 1528. His arrival led to a great reduction in the number of native people.
How Treasure Island Got Its Name
Treasure Island got its name in the early 1900s. Around 1915, some property owners wanted to sell more land on the island. They buried wooden chests on the beach and then "found" them. They told everyone the chests were full of treasure. News of this "discovery" spread quickly, and people started calling the island Treasure Island.
Impact of the Great Gale of 1848
In 1848, a very strong storm called the Great Gale of 1848 hit the island. The island is only three feet above sea level. This storm created John's Pass on the north end of the island. It also split off two smaller islands, which are now called the Isle of Palms and Isle of Capri.
Growth and Development After World War II
After World War II, Treasure Island saw a lot of new homes and hotels built. This happened especially during the 1950s. To create more land for building, material was often dug up from the water. This created new land areas, often designed to give easy access to waterways like Boca Ciega Bay.
Geography and Location
Where is Treasure Island Located?
Treasure Island is located at these coordinates: 27°46′8″N 82°46′6″W / 27.76889°N 82.76833°W.
Land and Water Area
The city covers a total area of about 5.3 square miles (13.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is water. About 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers) is land. The remaining 3.7 square miles (9.7 square kilometers), which is about 70% of the total area, is water.
Climate in Treasure Island
Treasure Island has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, wet summers with many thunderstorms. The winters are usually drier. The climate is very close to being a tropical climate.
Population and Demographics
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 75 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,506 | 4,574.7% | |
| 1970 | 6,120 | 74.6% | |
| 1980 | 6,316 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,266 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,450 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,705 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,584 | −1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Understanding the Population Makeup
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Treasure Island. It looks at the population in 2010 and 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic." This helps us understand the different backgrounds of the people in the city.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 6,318 | 5,900 | 94.23% | 89.61% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 50 | 53 | 0.75% | 0.80% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 7 | 0.16% | 0.11% |
| Asian (NH) | 54 | 70 | 0.81% | 1.06% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 6 | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| Some other race (NH) | 10 | 32 | 0.15% | 0.49% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 56 | 192 | 0.84% | 2.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 203 | 324 | 3.03% | 4.92% |
| Total | 6,705 | 6,584 |
In 2020, there were 6,584 people living in Treasure Island. These people lived in 3,951 households. There were also 1,954 families in the city.
Community Library
The Gulf Beaches Public Library serves the community of Treasure Island. It is located in nearby Madeira Beach. Five communities work together to support this library. These are Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Treasure Island. By combining their money, they can keep the library running. It would be too hard for each community to have its own library.
Notable People from Treasure Island
- Michael Clarke: A rock drummer who played for bands like The Byrds and Firefall.
- Roberto Hernandez: A former relief pitcher in MLB.
- Jerry Sags: A professional wrestler known for his time in WWE and WCW.
See also
In Spanish: Treasure Island (Florida) para niños
