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Seminole, FL


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Seminole, Florida

Introduction to Seminole, Florida

Seminole, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 4 miles S of Largo, Florida (center to center) and 21 miles W of Tampa, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Seminole contains a population of approximately 10,890.

Seminole History

The name Seminole is derived from the Spanish word Cimarron meaning wild men. In the 1770s this name was given to the Indians who ran away from slavery from the British-controlled northern colonies. They worked hard to become economically independent. The Seminoles experienced a series of wars from 1817 to 1858 as the white settlers wanted to get back their former slaves and the Indian land. It was in the late 1950s that the Seminole tribe adopted a constitutional form of government and on July 21, 1957 the Seminole Tribe of Florida was officially recognized.

Seminole and nearby Attractions

  • Water Tower
  • Seminole City Park
  • Seminole City Hall
  • Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Black Bear Wilderness Area
  • Museum Of Seminole County History

Things To Do In Seminole

Seminole offers wonderful birding and wildlife events throughout the year. You can also find a number of crystal-clear natural springs in this area. The cruises along the beautiful St. Johns River, the horseback riding, the rock-climbing center, greyhound racing and the go-kart rides will surely impress you. In addition, Seminole offers fascinating shopping and dining options as well as arts and cultural centers.

Seminole Transportation

The St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport provides easy transportation to Seminole.

Seminole Higher Education

St. Petersburg College is close by.

High Points

Seminole strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Seminole Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Seminole, FL

Comparing Seminole to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime34
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