Wabasso Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Wabasso Beach, Florida
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Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Indian River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,194 |
| • Density | 1,811.73/sq mi (699.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32963
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| Area code(s) | 772 |
| FIPS code | 12-74635 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292802 |
Wabasso Beach is a small community located in Indian River County, Florida, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
In 2010, about 1,853 people lived in Wabasso Beach. This was a big jump in population since the year 2000. It's also part of the larger Sebastian–Vero Beach area.
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Exploring Wabasso Beach's Location
Wabasso Beach is found at a specific spot on the map: 27.759930 degrees North and 80.401189 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location in Florida.
How Big is Wabasso Beach?
This community covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water. This means it's a fairly compact place to live.
Understanding the People of Wabasso Beach
The number of people living in Wabasso Beach has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 2,194 | — | |
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Who Lives in Wabasso Beach?
Back in 2000, there were 1,075 people living here. Most of the people were White, with very small percentages of other groups. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 554 households in 2000. A household is like a home where people live together. Many of these were married couples. About 10% of households had children under 18 living with them. A large number of homes had people aged 65 or older living alone.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Wabasso Beach has a unique age spread. In 2000, a small percentage of people were under 18. The largest groups were those aged 45 to 64 and especially those 65 years and older. The average age was 64 years old, which means it's a community with many older adults.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wabasso Beach was about $67,072 per year. For families, it was a bit higher, around $74,808. This shows that most people in Wabasso Beach had a good income. Very few families or individuals lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Wabasso Beach para niños
