West and East Lealman, Florida facts for kids
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West and East Lealman, Florida
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,753 |
| • Density | 4,628.3/sq mi (1,768.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33714
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-75912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853302 |
West and East Lealman, often called just Lealman, was a special kind of area in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is like a town that isn't officially a city, but it's still counted for population by the government.
In the year 2000, about 21,753 people lived there. Later, for the 2010 census, this area was divided into two separate CDPs: Lealman and West Lealman.
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Where is Lealman Located?
The area known as "West and East Lealman" was found at these coordinates: 27°49′12″N 82°41′12″W / 27.82000°N 82.68667°W. It was very close to other cities in Florida. These included Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, and Kenneth City.
The land in Lealman is about 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up.
How Big Was the Area?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total size of this CDP was about 4.7 square miles (12.3 square kilometers). Most of this area was land, about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lived in Lealman?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 19,873 | — | |
| 1990 | 21,748 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 21,753 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 21,753 people living in West and East Lealman. This meant there were about 4,600 people living in every square mile. There were also about 11,750 homes in the area.
Most people living there were White (about 88%). There were also people who were African American (about 3%), Asian (about 4%), and Native American (less than 1%). About 5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
There were about 9,906 households in Lealman. A household means all the people living in one home. About 23.5% of these homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (about 36%) were married couples living together.
The people in Lealman were of different ages. About 21% were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lealman was 41 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lealman was about $26,282 per year. For families, the average income was about $31,915 per year.
About 17.4% of all the people in Lealman lived below the poverty line. This included about 22% of children under 18 and about 12.7% of people aged 65 or older.
