# South Pasadena, Florida

South Pasadena is a city in southern Pinellas County, Florida, United States, near St. Pete Beach and Gulfport. The city is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metropolitan statistical area. The population was 5,353 at the 2020 census.

## Geography

The exact coordinates for the City of South Pasadena is located at 27°45′16″N 82°44′24″W﻿ / ﻿27.75444°N 82.74000°W﻿ / 27.75444; -82.74000 (27.754393, –82.739871).
The city is located on a peninsula jutting into Boca Ciega Bay, bordered by Bear Creek to the east and St. Petersburg's Pasadena neighborhood to the north. The city also includes several islands; these include Pasadena Isle, Deadman's Key, Sun Island, and Cat Island. All are inhabited except for Cat Island.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (3.0 km$^2$), of which 0.7 square mile (1.8 km$^2$) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km$^2$) (40.87%) is water.

## Climate

The City of South Pasadena has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).

## Demographics
### 2010 and 2020 census

South Pasadena racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic) :
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
| White (NH) | 4,625 | 4,788 | 93.17% | 89.45% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 89 | 132 | 1.79% | 2.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 5 | 0.12% | 0.09% |
| Asian (NH) | 53 | 51 | 1.07% | 0.95% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 5 | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| Some other race (NH) | 8 | 22 | 0.16% | 0.41% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 24 | 102 | 0.48% | 1.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 157 | 248 | 3.16% | 4.63% |
| Total | 4,964 | 5,353 | | |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,353 people, 2,888 households, and 966 families residing in the city.
In 2020, the age distribution was 6.2% under the age of 18, and 57.9% over the age of 65. The median age was 70.
In 2020, the median household income was $43,383, and the per capita income was $38,954. About 12% of the population were below the poverty line.
As of 2020, South Pasadena had the densest city in Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area, due to its preponderance of large apartment buildings.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,964 people, 3,304 households, and 1,047 families residing in the city.

### 2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,778 people, 3,660 households, and 1,423 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,280.7 people/km$^2$ (8,497 people/sq mi). There were 4,555 housing units at an average density of 2,586.3 units/km$^2$ (6,698 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 98.37% White, 0.21% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population.
In 2000, there were 3,660 households out of which 2.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.2% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 61.1% were non-families. 56.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 42.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.50 and the average family size was 2.16.
In 2000, in the city the population was spread out with 2.9% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 9.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 63.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 71 years. For every 100 females there were 63.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 62.6 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $28,160, and the median income for a family was $39,646. Males had a median income of $27,092 versus $26,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,420. About 6.4% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

## Government

The city was incorporated on July 1, 1955. The South Pasadena City Commission is the elected legislative body of the city government. Legislative authority is divided among five commissioners, and one is appointed mayor every four years.
As of 2023, the current mayor is Arthur Penny, serving from 2022 to 2026, and the other city commissioners are Thomas Reid, Gail Neidinger, Ben Thomas, and Lynda Thompson.
South Pasadena has a mayor-commission form of government.

## Parks and Recreation

The city owns and maintains several parks within its city limits:
* 14th Avenue Park
* Barbara Gilberg Habitat
* Fred Held South Pasadena Habitat
* Galatea Garden
* Huffman Way Park
* Island Drive Park
* Maynard A. Duryea Bay View Park, which includes several tennis courts and a playground.
The city also has several shops and businesses, including the Ten Pin bowling alley.

## Education

Public education is provided by Pinellas County Schools. No schools are located within South Pasadena's city limits, but nearby schools include Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School, St. John Vianney Catholic School (private), Pasadena Fundamental Elementary, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, and Boca Ciega High School. Additionally, a private K-12 boarding school, Admiral Farragut, operates nearby.