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'Palm Harbor' is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 59,248.
Palm Harbor is roughly 45 minutes from downtown St.Petersburg and Tampa. It is a largely residential community with several concentrations of commerce. Notably, downtown Palm Harbor, north of Tampa Rd. between Alternate Hwy. 19 and Omaha St., cultivates a charming atmosphere with dozens of small shops and eateries along with a handful of historic buildings. U.S. Hwy. 19, a mile or two east of downtown, offers access to higher concentrations of commerce, with the usual array of national chain restaurants and retailers. One entrance to The Westin Innisbrook Resort, a nationally regarded golf course, is found on U.S. 19.
The downtown district of Palm Harbor hosts numerous festivals and craft fairs. The first Friday of every month is host to "First Friday" -- a popular event allowing teenagers to gather and play games and adults to sample food from local restaurants. Every Autumn, the "Taste of Palm Harbor" festival offers live music and samples from the local restaurants, many of which make seafood their specialty.
Palm Harbor is located at (28.083926, -82.753947).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 68.9 km² (26.6 mi²). 46.4 km² (17.9 mi²) of it is land and 22.5 km² (8.7 mi²) of it (32.61%) is water.
'Early History'
Palm Harbor was originally settled by J.C. Craver, who moved to the area in 1877 upon the advice of his physician. A post office was granted in 1888, the same year that the railroad was completed in the area. Palm Harbor was originally called Sutherland, a shortening of Southern Land and Development Company, the group that originally platted the community in 1888. The name was changed to Palm Harbor in 1925. Palm Harbor also has a unique "hilly" geography which is uncommon in the relatively flat Florida.
As of the census of 2000, there were 59,248 people, 25,461 households, and 16,906 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,276.6/km² (3,306.8/mi²). There were 28,044 housing units at an average density of 604.2/km² (1,565.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.83% White, 0.97% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.
There were 25,461 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,404, and the median income for a family was $52,925. Males had a median income of $41,003 versus $29,287 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,470. About 4.3% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
★ Suncoast Primate Sanctuary
★ The Westin Innisbrook Resort
★ Honeymoon Island State Park
★ Palm Harbor Fire Rescue
★ International Arts and Film Foundation (Official Site)
| Contents |
| Culture |
| Geography |
| History |
| Demographics |
| Attractions |
| See also |
| External links |
Culture
Palm Harbor is roughly 45 minutes from downtown St.Petersburg and Tampa. It is a largely residential community with several concentrations of commerce. Notably, downtown Palm Harbor, north of Tampa Rd. between Alternate Hwy. 19 and Omaha St., cultivates a charming atmosphere with dozens of small shops and eateries along with a handful of historic buildings. U.S. Hwy. 19, a mile or two east of downtown, offers access to higher concentrations of commerce, with the usual array of national chain restaurants and retailers. One entrance to The Westin Innisbrook Resort, a nationally regarded golf course, is found on U.S. 19.
The downtown district of Palm Harbor hosts numerous festivals and craft fairs. The first Friday of every month is host to "First Friday" -- a popular event allowing teenagers to gather and play games and adults to sample food from local restaurants. Every Autumn, the "Taste of Palm Harbor" festival offers live music and samples from the local restaurants, many of which make seafood their specialty.
Geography
Location of Palm Harbor, Florida
Palm Harbor is located at (28.083926, -82.753947).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 68.9 km² (26.6 mi²). 46.4 km² (17.9 mi²) of it is land and 22.5 km² (8.7 mi²) of it (32.61%) is water.
History
'Early History'
Palm Harbor was originally settled by J.C. Craver, who moved to the area in 1877 upon the advice of his physician. A post office was granted in 1888, the same year that the railroad was completed in the area. Palm Harbor was originally called Sutherland, a shortening of Southern Land and Development Company, the group that originally platted the community in 1888. The name was changed to Palm Harbor in 1925. Palm Harbor also has a unique "hilly" geography which is uncommon in the relatively flat Florida.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 59,248 people, 25,461 households, and 16,906 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,276.6/km² (3,306.8/mi²). There were 28,044 housing units at an average density of 604.2/km² (1,565.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.83% White, 0.97% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.
There were 25,461 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,404, and the median income for a family was $52,925. Males had a median income of $41,003 versus $29,287 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,470. About 4.3% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
★ Suncoast Primate Sanctuary
★ The Westin Innisbrook Resort
★ Honeymoon Island State Park
See also
★ Palm Harbor Fire Rescue
★ International Arts and Film Foundation (Official Site)
External links
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