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St. Augustine Beach, Florida

Coordinates: 29°50′37″N 81°16′20″W / 29.84361°N 81.27222°W / 29.84361; -81.27222
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St. Augustine Beach, Florida
City
City of St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Beach City Hall
St. Augustine Beach City Hall
Location in St. Johns County and the state of Florida
Location in St. Johns County and the state of Florida
St. Augustine Beach, Florida is located in the United States
St. Augustine Beach, Florida
St. Augustine Beach, Florida
Location in the USA
Coordinates: 29°50′37″N 81°16′20″W / 29.84361°N 81.27222°W / 29.84361; -81.27222
Country United States
State Florida
County St. Johns
Incorporated1959
Government
 • TypeCommission–Manager
 • MayorDonald Samora
 • Vice MayorDylan Rumrell
 • CommissionersBeth Sweeny,
Undine C. George, and
Virginia Morgan
 • City ManagerMax Royle
 • City ClerkDariana Fitzgerald
Area
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 • Total
2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2)
 • Land2.12 sq mi (5.50 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,803
 • Density3,202.92/sq mi (1,236.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32080
Area code(s)904, 324
FIPS code12-62525[2]
GNIS feature ID0308102[3]
Websitehttp://www.staugbch.com

St. Augustine Beach is a city in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,803 at the 2020 US census, up from 6,176 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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St. Augustine Beach is located at 29°50′37″N 81°16′20″W / 29.84361°N 81.27222°W / 29.84361; -81.27222 (29.843657, –81.272206).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), all land.

The boundaries of St. Augustine Beach are the Atlantic Ocean, the west right-of-way of Florida State Road A1A, the north right-of-way of Pope Road, and Sandpiper Village subdivision to the south.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960396—
197063259.6%
19801,289104.0%
19903,657183.7%
20004,68328.1%
20106,17631.9%
20206,80310.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
A postcard from St. Augustine Beach in the late 1940s or early 1950s
Sunrise at St. Augustine Beach

2010 and 2020 census

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St. Augustine Beach racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[6] Pop 2020[7] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 5,734 6,028 92.84% 88.61%
Black or African American (NH) 43 33 0.70% 0.49%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 15 6 0.24% 0.09%
Asian (NH) 72 78 1.17% 1.15%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 2 4 0.03% 0.06%
Some other race (NH) 7 47 0.11% 0.69%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 71 233 1.15% 3.42%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 232 374 3.76% 5.50%
Total 6,176 6,803

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,803 people, 2,851 households, and 1,762 families residing in the city.[8]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 6,176 people, 5,494 households, and 2,546 families residing in the city.[9]

2000 census

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At the 2000 census[2] there were 4,683 people in 2,213 households, including 1,263 families, in the city. The population density was 2,413.1 inhabitants per square mile (931.7/km2). There were 3,140 housing units at an average density of 1,618.0 units per square mile (624.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city is 96.80% White, 0.32% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 2.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 2,213 households in 2000, 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 28.8% of households were one person and 10.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.57.

In 2000, the age distribution was 15.4% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $59,484. Males had a median income of $34,883 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $57,905. About 1.4% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Local government

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Commission

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St. Augustine Beach is organized with a commission-manager form of government; voters elect a City Commission which consists of five members who serve four-year, staggered terms. The five members are elected equally as Commissioners then the Commissioners vote to appoint a member as Mayor and Vice Mayor.

The City Commission meets monthly on the first Monday of the month excluding holidays. The Commission appoints a City Manager, who carries out the will of the commission and handles day-to-day business.

Elected officials

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Position Name Term Expiration
Mayor Dylan Rumrell 2024
Vice Mayor Beth Sweeny 2024
Commissioner Undine C. George 2026
Commissioner Donald Samora 2026
Commissioner Virginia Morgan 2026
City Manager Max Royle Appointed

Transportation

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Major roadways, St. Augustine Beach and vicinity

Highways

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Buses

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Bus service is operated by the Sunshine Bus Company. Though based in the city,[11] it also serves neighboring St. Augustine including the historic districts, and the rest of the county. Buses operate mainly between shopping centers across town, but a few go to Hastings and Jacksonville, where one can connect to JTA for additional service across Jacksonville.

Education

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Anastasia Island Branch Library

It is in the St. Johns County School District.[12]

The zoned elementary schools include:[13] R. B. Hunt Elementary School, which serves almost all of the city;[14] and W. D. Hartley Elementary School, which serves a small portion.[15]

The zoned middle schools include:[16] Sebastian Middle School, which serves almost all of the city;[17] and Gamble Rogers Middle School, which serves a small portion.[18]

The zoned high schools include:[19] St. Augustine High School, which serves almost all of the city;[20] and Pedro Menendez High School, which serves a small portion.[21]

St. Johns County Public Library maintains the Anastasia Island Beach Branch.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - St. Augustine Beach city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - St. Augustine Beach city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: St. Augustine Beach city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: St. Augustine Beach city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "City Commission | St. Augustine Beach Florida".
  11. ^ Public Transportation; Sunshine Bus Company (City of St. Augustine Beach, Florida)
  12. ^ "Land Use Map" (PDF). St. Augustine Beach. March 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 4, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021. - Also see the 2020 Census Map - Compare to the school boundary maps.
  13. ^ "St. Johns County Elementary School Attendance Zones 2022 - 2023" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  14. ^ "St. Johns County School Attendance Zones R. B. Hunt Elementary School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  15. ^ "St. Johns County School Attendance Zones W. D. Hartley Elementary School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  16. ^ "St. Johns County Middle School Attendance Zones 2022 - 2023" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  17. ^ "St. Johns County School Attendance Zones Sebastian Middle School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  18. ^ "St. Johns County School Attendance Zones Gamble Rogers Middle School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  19. ^ "St. Johns County High School Attendance Zones 2022 - 2023" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  20. ^ "2022 - 2023 St. Johns County School Attendance Zones St. Augustine High School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  21. ^ "2022 - 2023 St. Johns County School Attendance Zones Pedro Menendez High School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See index of maps
  22. ^ "Anastasia Island Branch". St. Johns County Public Library. Retrieved August 2, 2022. 124 Seagrove Main St St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
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