Lower Grand Lagoon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bay County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,398 at the 2020 census, up from 3,881 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area was heavily damaged by an EF3 tornado on January 9, 2024.[6]
Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida | |
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 Interactive map outlining Lower Grand Lagoon | |
| Coordinates: 30°9′3″N 85°45′41″W / 30.15083°N 85.76139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 sq mi (6.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,398 |
| • Density | 2,094.29/sq mi (808.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 32408[2] |
| Area code | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-41562[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867171[4] |
Geography
editLower Grand Lagoon is located at 30°9′3″N 85°45′41″W / 30.15083°N 85.76139°W (30.150784, -85.761490).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which 2.1 square miles (5.5 km2) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2), or 21.68%, is water.[8]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,619 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,329 | 105.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,082 | 22.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,881 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,398 | 13.3% | |
| source:[5][9] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,082 people, 2,097 households, and 1,052 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,877.7 inhabitants per square mile (725.0/km2). There were 5,697 housing units at an average density of 2,620.6 per square mile (1,011.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.88% White, 1.18% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.06% of the population.
There were 2,097 households, out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.8% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.50.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 13.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,599, and the median income for a family was $38,650. Males had a median income of $27,648 versus $21,905 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,433. About 13.3% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
References
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "Lower Grand Lagoon FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lower Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ National Centers for Environmental Information & National Weather Service (April 18, 2024). "Florida Event Report: EF3 Tornado" (Press release). Storm Events Database. Asheville, North Carolina and Tallahassee, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lover Grand Lagoon CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2010.