Tierra Verde, Florida
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Tierra Verde is a census-designated place located in Pinellas County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,574. Located at end of Tierra Verde, is Fort De Soto National Park. It is home to some of the best beaches in the United States, and is regarded as having "powder" soft sand. Gas stations, Marinas, Restaurants, and Bait Stores are widely available on Tierra Verde. It is also home to some of the most exclusive homes in Florida, as well as amazing sunset views.
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Geography
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Location of Tierra Verde, Florida
Tierra Verde is located at 27°40'53" North, 82°43'28" West (27.681353, -82.724408)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.8 km² (4.6 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 67.69% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,574 people, 1,661 households, and 1,132 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 938.7/km² (2,430.1/mi²). There are 1,975 housing units at an average density of 518.7/km² (1,342.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 95.89% White, 1.79% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 3.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,661 households out of which 17.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% are married couples living together, 3.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 23.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.53.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 13.8% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 41.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 103.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $86,617, and the median income for a family is $96,155. Males have a median income of $63,750 versus $41,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $48,259. 3.9% of the population and 1.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
Tourism links
- Fort De Soto (http://fortdesoto.com)