Warm Mineral Springs, Florida facts for kids
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Warm Mineral Springs, 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 | 2.71 sq mi (7.03 km2) |
| • Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,442 |
| • Density | 2,306.91/sq mi (890.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-75175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292883 |
Warm Mineral Springs 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 with a lot of people living there, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 5,442 people lived in Warm Mineral Springs. This was a bit more than the 5,061 people who lived there in 2010. The area is also part of a larger group of cities, including North Port, Bradenton, and Sarasota, Florida.
Warm Mineral Springs is famous for a natural spring that flows freely. This spring has warm water. A big part of this area has now become part of the nearby city of North Port. There's also a special building called the Warm Mineral Springs Motel. It was designed by a famous architect named Victor Lundy and is listed as a historic place.
Where is Warm Mineral Springs?
Warm Mineral Springs is located in Florida. Its exact spot on a map is 27 degrees, 2 minutes, 51 seconds North and 82 degrees, 16 minutes, 8 seconds West.
The total area of the community is about 2.71 square miles (7.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.36 square miles (6.11 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.35 square miles (0.92 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Warm Mineral Springs has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 4,041 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,811 | 19.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,061 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,442 | 7.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 5,442 people living in Warm Mineral Springs. There were also 2,775 households, which are groups of people living together in homes. On average, there were about 2,307 people per square mile (891 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Warm Mineral Springs are White (96.4%). A small number are African American (0.9%) or Asian (0.9%). About 1.1% of people are from two or more races. About 2.0% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Education
The community has many older adults. About 69.8% of the people are 65 years old or older. Only 4.3% are under 18 years old, and 1.8% are under 5 years old.
The average income for a household in Warm Mineral Springs was $47,690. About 10.8% of the people lived below the poverty line. Most adults (94.4%) who are 25 years or older have finished high school. Also, 19.1% of adults have a college degree or higher.
Many homes in Warm Mineral Springs have computers (89.4%). Most homes also have fast internet connections (83.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Warm Mineral Springs para niños
