Vamo, Florida facts for kids
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Vamo, Florida
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Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Sarasota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.098 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.779 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.319 sq mi (0.83 km2) 29% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,822 |
| • Density | 3,622.59/sq mi (1,398.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-73725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292728 |
Vamo is a special kind of community in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 2,822 people lived in Vamo. This was a decrease from 4,727 people counted in 2010. Vamo is part of a larger area called the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big region that includes several cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life.
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Exploring Vamo's Geography
Vamo is located in a beautiful part of Florida. It has both land and water areas.
Land and Water Area Changes
The size of Vamo has changed over time. In 2010, the total area was about 4.9 square kilometers (or 1.9 square miles). Most of this was land (3.8 square kilometers or 1.5 square miles). About 1.0 square kilometer (0.4 square miles) was water, which was about 21% of its total size.
By 2020, the total area of Vamo became smaller. It was about 2.84 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). The land area was 2.02 square kilometers (0.78 square miles). The water area was 0.83 square kilometers (0.32 square miles), making up about 29% of the total.
Vamo's History and Founding
Vamo has an interesting story behind its name and beginnings.
How Vamo Began
The Webb family founded Vamo in 1928. They built the very first home in the area. This home was located on the Sarasota Bay Inlet, near what is now called Vamo Drive. The neighborhood is well-known for its beautiful homes built in a historic Spanish style.
The Unique Name "Vamo"
The name "Vamo" comes from the home states of Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Webb was from Virginia, which is often shortened to "VA." Mr. Webb was from Missouri, often shortened to "MO." Put them together, and you get "Vamo"! There's even a street in the neighborhood named "Mova Street," which is "Vamo" spelled backward.
Population and Community Life
Understanding the people who live in Vamo helps us learn about the community.
Vamo's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Vamo has changed over the years:
- 1990: 3,325 people
- 2000: 5,285 people
- 2010: 4,727 people
- 2020: 2,822 people
Who Lives in Vamo?
In 2000, there were 5,285 people living in Vamo. There were 2,516 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,335 were families.
Most people in Vamo were White (96.90%). There were also smaller groups of African American (0.72%), Native American (0.17%), and Asian (1.10%) residents. About 3.56% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Household and Family Details
About 16.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together (42.4%). Some households (7.5%) had a female head with no husband present. Almost half (46.9%) were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
About 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals living by themselves. And 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 1.92 people per household and 2.52 people per family.
Age and Income in Vamo
The population in Vamo was spread out by age:
- 13.4% were under 18 years old.
- 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 34.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Vamo was 50 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Vamo was $45,945. For families, the average income was $53,041. The average income for each person in Vamo was $32,068. A small number of families (4.1%) and individuals (5.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 8.7% of those under 18 and 1.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Vamo (Florida) para niños
