Town in Florida, United States
| Redington Beach, Florida | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Town of Redington Beach | |
.jpg) Town hall | |
 Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 27°48′42″N 82°48′42″W / 27.81167°N 82.81167°W / 27.81167; -82.81167 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | 1944 |
| Formally Incorporated | 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| • Mayor | David Will |
| • Vice Mayor | Richard "Rich" Cariello |
| • Commissioners | Tim Kornijtschuk, James "Jim" Murray, and Tim Thompson |
| • Town Clerk | Adriana Nieves |
| • Town Attorney | Robert Eschenfelder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,376 |
| • Density | 3,832.87/sq mi (1,480.17/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 33708 |
| Area code | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-59725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289580 |
| Website | www |
Redington Beach is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly called the Tampa Bay Area. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Redington Beach is located at 27°48′42″N 82°48′42″W / 27.81167°N 82.81167°W / 27.81167; -82.81167 (27.811669, –82.811546).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km), of which 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km) is land and 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km) (71.54%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Redington Beach has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 384 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,368 | 256.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,583 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,708 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,626 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,539 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,427 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,376 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,310 | 1,206 | 91.80% | 87.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5 | 7 | 0.35% | 0.51% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 36 | 21 | 2.52% | 1.53% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.22% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 21 | 57 | 1.47% | 4.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54 | 80 | 3.78% | 5.81% |
| Total | 1,427 | 1,376 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,376 people, 620 households, and 402 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,427 people, 618 households, and 417 families residing in the town.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,539 people, 724 households, and 464 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,228.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,632.6/km). There were 987 housing units at an average density of 2,711.8 per square mile (1,047.0/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, 0.45% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.43% Asian, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.92% of the population.
In 2000, there were 724 households, out of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.54.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 14.0% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $54,830, and the median income for a family was $60,795. Males had a median income of $45,921 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $38,265. About 4.1% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
All public schools are served by the Pinellas County Schools district.
Library
The community is served by the Gulf Beaches Public Library, located in nearby Madeira Beach. The library is supported by Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Treasure Island. These five communities have combined their resources in order to fund the library, which they would not be able to maintain individually.
Notable people
- Pete Anderson, professional skimboarder
- Thomas L. Holling, former Mayor of Buffalo, New York
- John J. Savage, former Florida politician
References
- "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
- "Residents' Info". townofredingtonbeach.com.
- "The Birth of Madeira Beach and Nearby Beach Towns". thegabber.com.
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Redington Beach town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Redington Beach town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Redington Beach town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Redington Beach town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- "Gulf Beaches Public Library: About Us". Gulf Beaches Public Library. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
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| County seat: Clearwater | ||
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