Mexico Beach, Florida

Mexico Beach, Florida
City

Mexico Beach waterfront

Location in Bay County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°56′29″N 85°24′23″W / 29.94139°N 85.40639°W / 29.94139; -85.40639Coordinates: 29°56′29″N 85°24′23″W / 29.94139°N 85.40639°W / 29.94139; -85.40639
Country  United States
State  Florida
County Bay
Incorporated (city) 1966[1]
Government
 • Mayor Tom Bailey
Area
 • Total 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2)
 • Land 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation 13 ft (4 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,072
 • Density 590/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 32410
Area code(s) 850
FIPS code 12-44300[2]
GNIS feature ID 0286747[3]
Website www.mexicobeachgov.com

Mexico Beach is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,072 at the 2010 census.[4] It is part of the Panama City–Lynn Haven area.

Geography

Mexico Beach is located at 29°56′29″N 85°24′23″W / 29.941336°N 85.406361°W / 29.941336; -85.406361.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), of which 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2) is land, and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 2.84%, is water.[6]

The following diagram represents localities within a 20-mile (32 km) radius of Mexico Beach.

Mexico Beach
Port St. Joe (18 km)
Callaway (28 km)
Parker (28 km)
Springfield (32 km)
Tyndall AFB (22 km)
Wewahitchka (28 km)

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1970588—
19806327.5%
199099257.0%
20001,0172.5%
20101,0725.4%
Est. 20151,167[7]8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
Sunset over Mexico Beach pier from the dunes

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,072 people, 563 households, and 320 families residing in the city. The population density was 595.6 inhabitants per square mile (233.0/km²). There were 1,852 housing units at an average density of 1,028.9 per square mile (402.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 1.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, 0.8% some other race, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.[4]

There were 563 households out of which 11.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were headed by married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90, and the average family size was 2.43.[4]

In the city the population was spread out with 11.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 35.5% from 45 to 64, and 31.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55.1 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.[4]

At the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $31,950, and the median income for a family was $40,163. Males had a median income of $30,278 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,871. About 8.1% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Mexico Beach is served by Gulf County Schools, not the Bay District Schools.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ↑ "History of Mexico Beach" Parker Reality website
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Mexico Beach city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Mexico Beach city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Bay District Schools High School Attendance Zones." Bay District Schools. Accessed October 10, 2008.
  10. ↑ "Bay District Schools Middle School Attendance Zones." Bay District Schools. Accessed October 10, 2008.
  11. ↑ "Bay District Schools Elementary School Attendance Zones." Bay District Schools. Accessed October 10, 2008.
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