Belleair Bluffs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly known as the Tampa Bay Area. The City of Belleair Bluffs was officially incorporated as a municipality.[1][2] The population was 2,311 at the 2020 census.
Belleair Bluffs, Florida | |
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| City of Belleair Bluffs | |
 Looking west from Belleair Bluffs's end of the Belleair Causeway toward Belleair Beach at sunset on November 3, 2006. | |
 Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 27°55′10″N 82°48′59″W / 27.91944°N 82.81639°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | March 4, 1963[1][2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| • Mayor | Chris Arbutine, Sr. |
| • Commissioners | Karen Rafferty, David Roberts, Suzy Sofer, and Joseph Barkley III |
| • City Administrator | Debra S. Sullivan |
| • City Clerk | Alexis A. Silcox |
| • City Attorney | Thomas J. Trask |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,311 |
| • Density | 5,023.91/sq mi (1,937.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 33770 |
| Area code | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-05125[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278453[5] |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe approximate coordinates for the City of Belleair Bluffs is located in west central Pinellas County at 27°55′10″N 82°48′59″W / 27.919547°N 82.816458°W.[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (25.40%) is water.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Belleair Bluffs has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,910 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,522 | 32.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,128 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,243 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,031 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,311 | 13.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2010 and 2020 census
edit| Race | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,868 | 2,015 | 91.97% | 87.19% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 16 | 51 | 0.79% | 2.21% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 4 | 0.20% | 0.17% |
| Asian (NH) | 26 | 30 | 1.28% | 1.30% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 1 | 0.10% | 0.04% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 12 | 0.15% | 0.52% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 13 | 83 | 0.64% | 3.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99 | 115 | 4.87% | 4.98% |
| Total | 2,031 | 2,311 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,311 people, 1,057 households, and 564 families residing in the city.[10]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,031 people, 1,185 households, and 557 families residing in the city.[11]
2000 census
editAs of the 2000 United States census, there were 2,243 people in 1,327 households, including 609 families, in the city. The population density was 4,857.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,875.6/km2). There were 1,503 housing units at an average density of 3,255.0 per square mile (1,256.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.95% White, 0.18% African American, 0.98% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25%.[4]
Of the 1,327 households in 2000, 9.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.9% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.1% were non-families. 48.5% of households were one person and 29.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.69 and the average family size was 2.34.
The age distribution in 2000 was 8.8% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 44.1% 65 or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.4 males.
In 2000, the median household income was $32,528 and the median family income was $48,421. Males had a median income of $40,987 versus $25,658 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,329. About 1.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
References
edit- ^ a b "ABOUT BELLEAIR BLUFFS". www.belleairbluffs.org.
- ^ a b "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). www.flcities.com.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "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) - Belleair Bluffs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Belleair Bluffs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Belleair Bluffs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Belleair Bluffs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.