Seminole, Florida

Seminole is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa Bay area. The population was 19,364 at the 2020 census.

History

The first white settlement at Seminole was made in the 1840s. This community was named after the Seminole tribe, whose descendants still inhabited the area.

Geography

Seminole is surrounded by Pinellas County enclaves in all directions. Its closest neighbors are Indian Rocks Beach to the northwest, Largo to the north, Pinellas Park to the east, St. Petersburg to the south, and Madeira Beach to the west. Its main arteries are State Road 694 and Alternate U.S. Highway 19. It embraces the lower half of the lower limb of Lake Seminole.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , comprising 9.58%, is water.

Demographics

Racial and ethnic composition

{| class="wikitable"

|+Seminole racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic)

!Race

!Pop 2010

!Pop 2020

!% 2010

!% 2020

|White (NH)

|15,600

|16,313

|90.52%

|84.24%

|Black or African American (NH)

|229

|427

|1.33%

|2.21%

|Native American or Alaska Native (NH)

|56

|50

|0.32%

|0.26%

|Asian (NH)

|395

|623

|2.29%

|3.22%

|Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)

|0.05%

|0.03%

|Some other race (NH)

|15

|90

|0.09%

|0.47%

|Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)

|180

|609

|1.04%

|3.15%

|Hispanic or Latino (any race)

|750

|1,246

|4.35%

|6.43%

|Total

|17,233

|19,364

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Seminole had a population of 19,364. The median age was 55.9 years. 13.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 34.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 84.5 males age 18 and over.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 9,648 households in Seminole, of which 17.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 40.9% were married-couple households, 18.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In 2010, the mean income for a household in the city was $45,730, and the median income for a family was $63,260. The per capita income for the city was $29,862.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,890 people, 5,989 households, and 2,701 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,702.3/km2 (4,402.1/mi2). There are 7,297 housing units at an average density of 1,140.6/km2 (2,949.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.61% White, 0.48% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 2.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there were 5,989 households out of which 12.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.9% are non-families. 49.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 33.8% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.48.

In 2000, in the city the population age distribution was 11.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 43.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59 years. For every 100 females there were 76.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $29,179, and the median income for a family was $39,491. Males had a median income of $29,237 versus $25,588 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,951. 9.0% of the population and 5.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Recreation and library

The City of Seminole has many park spaces for its community to get outside. Its four parks and recreation center area provide people of all ages space to relax and play. Overlooking a large pond with a variety of birds and other wildlife, Seminole City Park is located on the Pinellas Trail (with water and bathrooms) and has a large playground with several pavilions that can be rented. Many events (like the Music in the Park series) are held in its amphitheater area, and the Seminole Historical Society building sits adjacent. A second city park sits along the Pinellas Trail—Orange Blossom Park—which has a newly constructed large playground, trail, basketball court, and bathrooms. Tennis Club Park is as it sounds—full of tennis courts. The city's newest park is Waterfront Park, which held its playground ribbon-cutting in 2021 and features a waterfront boardwalk, canoe and kayak launch, walking trail, pavilions, bathrooms, and a playground.

Several Pinellas County parks are in the Seminole area, including Lake Seminole Park, Boca Ciega Millennium Park, and Walsingham Park.

Library

The Seminole Community Library was established in 1960 with the donation of 3,500 books. The library was started by the Seminole Ridge Business and Professional Women's Club and was located in a local home owned by Home Federal Savings and Loan. The library was run by members of the Women's Club until June 1964 when the running of the library was turned over to the newly created Friends of the Library group. The library soon grew to 6,000 volumes and a new location was needed to house the growing collection.

In 1965, Home Federal Savings and Loan offered for the library to be moved into an open space in a nearby motel which they owned. The library was run during this time entirely by volunteers and members of local civic groups.

Notable people

Larry Bearnarth, professional baseball player, scout, and coach
Angela Elwell Hunt, author
Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999
Casey Kotchman, Major League Baseball player
Brittany Lincicome, professional golfer
Brett Phillips, Major League Baseball player
Randy Savage, pro wrestler
Bobby Wilson, Major League Baseball player

Gallery

File:SeminoleCityPark01.jpg|The lake and band shell at Seminole City Park

File:Seminole FL Water Tower2.jpg|Former Seminole City Water Tower @ 113th Street and Park Boulevard

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References

External links

City of Seminole official website