Redington Shores, Florida Explained

Redington Shores, Florida
Official Name:Town of Redington Shores
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250x200px
Pushpin Map:USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Government Type:Mayor–Commission
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Lisa Hendrickson
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Leader Name1:Joe Licata
Leader Title2:Commissioners
Leader Name2:CJ Hoyt, Christy Herig,
and Jennie Blackburn
Leader Title3:Town Administrator
Leader Name3:Mike McGlothlin
Leader Title4:Town Clerk
Leader Name4:Margaret Carey
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1955[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:2.80
Area Land Km2:0.85
Area Water Km2:1.95
Area Total Sq Mi:1.08
Area Land Sq Mi:0.33
Area Water Sq Mi:0.75
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:2176
Population Density Km2:2547.03
Population Density Sq Mi:6593.94
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:27.8281°N -82.8306°W
Elevation M:1
Elevation Ft:3
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:33708
Area Code:727
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-59750[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0289581[4]

Redington Shores is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The county is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly known as the Tampa Bay Area. The population was 2,176 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Redington Shores is located at (27.827965, –82.830509).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2sqmi, of which 0.4sqmi is land and 0.8sqmi (67.50%) is water. According to Elevation Map Logs, the elevation of Redington Shores is just one meter above sea level.

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 Shores has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).[6]

According to Weather Underground, the historical average day temperature is 79.7 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), with the high averaging around 88.3°F and the low being 71.9°F degrees. Redington Shores faces high wind speeds averaging around 9 miles per hour. The close proximity to the ocean brings a recurring ocean breeze that cools the beach area.

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

Redington Shores racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
!Race!Pop 2010[7] !Pop 2020[8] !% 2010!% 2020
White (NH)1,9601,89492.41%87.04%
Black or African American (NH)9180.42%0.83%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)550.24%0.23%
Asian (NH)18580.85%2.67%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)000.00%0.00%
Some other race (NH)560.24%0.28%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)20570.94%2.62%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1041384.90%6.34%
Total2,1212,176

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,176 people, 1,138 households, and 564 families residing in the town.[9]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,121 people, 1,037 households, and 518 families residing in the town.[10]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,338 people, 1,292 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density was 5955.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 2,101 housing units at an average density of 5351.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 97.60% White, 0.21% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.95% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,292 households, out of which 8.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.38.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 9.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 34.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $40,411, and the median income for a family was $49,300. Males had a median income of $36,719 versus $30,662 for females. The per capita income for the town was $31,822. About 5.5% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Ecology

Redington Shores is home to numerous plants and organisms which thrive around the beach and ocean.[11] Plants on the beach include mangroves, sea oats, and sea grapes. All of these organisms prevent erosion on the dunes and are essential to organisms around them. The mangroves are protected due to the State's “Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act.” A population of coyotes and loggerhead turtles can be found in Redington Shores.

Karenia brevis, red tide, causes problems in the ocean at Redington Shores. An increase of this organism in the ocean causes harm to organisms around it. Due to the high concentration of K. brevis in the Gulf of Mexico, Redington Shores faces problems with deadly impacts on marine life.

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.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR. Florida League of Cities.
  2. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 31, 2021.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  6. Web site: Redington Shores, FL Weather History Weather Underground . March 24, 2022 . www.wunderground.com.
  7. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Redington Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  8. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Redington Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  9. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Redington Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  10. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Redington Shores town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  11. Web site: Protect Natural Floodplains . March 24, 2022 . Town of Redington Shores . en-US.
  12. Web site: Gulf Beaches Public Library: About Us. Gulf Beaches Public Library. February 21, 2015.