St. Augustine Beach, Florida

St. Augustine Beach is a city in St. Johns County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,176 at the 2010 census. As of 2018, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was 7,026.[5]

St. Augustine Beach, Florida
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
Country United States
State Florida
County St. Johns
Government
  City ManagerMax Royle[1]
Area
  Total2.17 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)
  Total6,803
  Density3,202.92/sq mi (1,236.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32080
Area code904
FIPS code12-62525[3]
GNIS feature ID0308102[4]
Websitehttp://www.staugbch.com

Geography

St. Augustine Beach is located at 29°50′37″N 81°16′20″W (29.843657, –81.272206).[6]

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

Demographics

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[7]

At the 2000 census 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 per square mile (624.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75%.[3]

Of the 2,213 households 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.

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.

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

Commission

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

[8]

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

Transportation

Major roadways, St. Augustine Beach and vicinity

Highways

Buses

Bus service is operated by the Sunshine Bus Company. Though based in the city,[9] 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

Anastasia Island Branch Library

It is in the St. Johns County School District.[10]

The zoned elementary schools include:[11] R. B. Hunt Elementary School, which serves almost all of the city;[12] and W. D. Hartley Elementary School, which serves a small portion.[13]

The zoned middle schools include:[14] Sebastian Middle School, which serves almost all of the city;[15] and Gamble Rogers Middle School, which serves a small portion.[16]

The zoned high schools include:[17] St. Augustine High School, which serves almost all of the city;[18] and Pedro Menendez High School, which serves a small portion.[19]

St. Johns County Public Library maintains the Anastasia Island Beach Branch.[20]

References

  1. "City Manager Home - St. Augustine Beach Florida". staugbch.com. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "St. Augustine Beach (City) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on December 14, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. "City Commission | St. Augustine Beach Florida".
  9. Public Transportation; Sunshine Bus Company (City of St. Augustine Beach, Florida)
  10. "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.
  11. "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
  12. "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
  13. "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
  14. "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
  15. "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
  16. "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
  17. "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
  18. "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
  19. "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
  20. "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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