Belleair Shore is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, more commonly known as the Tampa Bay area. It was officially established and incorporated as a municipality in 1955.[1][2] As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 73.
Belleair Shore, Florida | |
|---|---|
 Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 27°54′54″N 82°50′46″W / 27.91500°N 82.84611°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Incorporated | 1955[1][2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| • Mayor | Steve Blume |
| • Vice Mayor | Daniel Storie |
| • Commissioner | Michael Tolbert |
| • Town Clerk | Mary Palmer |
| • Town Attorney | Daniel Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 1,237.29/sq mi (473.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 33786[4] |
| Area code | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-05150[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278455[6] |
| Website | belleairshore |
Geography
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The approximate coordinates for the Town of Belleair Shore is located at 27°54′54″N 82°50′46″W / 27.91500°N 82.84611°W, along the Gulf of Mexico.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), of which 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) is water.
One of Florida's smallest and thinnest incorporated towns, Belleair Shore is located entirely on the west side of Gulf Boulevard, bounded by the Gulf to the west, Belleair Beach to the north and east, and Indian Rocks Beach to the south.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Belleair Shore has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 61 | — | |
| 1970 | 124 | 103.3% | |
| 1980 | 80 | −35.5% | |
| 1990 | 60 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 0 | −100.0% | |
| 2010 | 109 | — | |
| 2020 | 73 | −33.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2010 and 2020 census
edit| Race | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 88 | 68 | 80.73% | 93.15% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.92% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 0 | 1.83% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 13 | 5 | 11.93% | 6.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 0 | 4.59% | 0.00% |
| Total | 109 | 73 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 73 people, 42 households, and 35 families residing in the town.[10]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 109 people, 29 households, and 21 families residing in the town.[11]
2000 census
editThe census of 2000 reported that the population of the town was 0.
References
edit- ^ a b "Belleair Shore History". Town of Belleair Shore. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Belleair Shore FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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 Shore town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Belleair Shore town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Belleair Shore town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Belleair Shore town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.