Sewall's Point is a town located on the peninsula of the same name in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,991 at the 2020 census.[6] Both the town and the peninsula are named for Capt. Henry Edwin Sewall (August 22, 1848 – August 1, 1925).[1][7] It is an eastern suburb of Stuart, which is the county seat of Martin County.
Sewall's Point, Florida | |
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 The new Ernest Lyons Bridge, which carries State Road A1A from Hutchinson Island to Sewall's Point | |
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 Location in Martin County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 27°12′N 80°12′W / 27.200°N 80.200°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Martin |
| Settled | 1889[1] |
| Platted | 1891-1893[1] |
| Incorporated | June 12, 1957[1][2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| • Mayor | John Tompeck |
| • Vice Mayor | Frank Fender |
| • Commissioners | Dave Kurzman, Vinny Barile, and Kaija Mayfield |
| • Town Manager | Robert Daniels |
| • Town Clerk | April C. Stoncius |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.13 sq mi (10.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 2.95 sq mi (7.65 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,991 |
| • Density | 1,690.15/sq mi (652.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 34996 |
| Area code | 772 |
| FIPS code | 12-65225[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0290880[5] |
| Website | sewallspoint |
On September 26, 2004, Hurricane Jeanne made landfall on Hutchinson Island, just east of Sewall's Point, exactly three weeks after Hurricane Frances did so at the same location.
Geography
editThe approximate coordinates for the Town of Sewall's Point is located in northeastern Martin County at 27°12′N 80°12′W / 27.200°N 80.200°W (27.195, –80.198).[8]
Occupying a peninsula, it is bordered by water on the south, east, and west. On the south and west is the St. Lucie River and to the east is the Indian River Lagoon. On the north it is bordered by unincorporated Jensen Beach.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km2), of which 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) are land and 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), or 71.48%, are water.[3]
Climate
editThe Town of Sewall's Point has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).[9]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 151 | — | |
| 1970 | 298 | 97.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,187 | 298.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,588 | 33.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,946 | 22.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,996 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,991 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
2010 and 2020 census
edit| Race | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[12] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,893 | 1,762 | 94.84% | 88.50% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 11 | 15 | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 19 | 36 | 0.95% | 1.81% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.05% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.05% | 0.10% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 10 | 55 | 0.50% | 2.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61 | 118 | 3.06% | 5.93% |
| Total | 1,996 | 1,991 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,991 people, 921 households, and 588 families residing in the town.[13]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,996 people, 739 households, and 576 families residing in the town.[14]
2000 census
editAs of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,946 people, 758 households, and 607 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,578.1 inhabitants per square mile (609.3/km2). There were 828 housing units at an average density of 671.5 per square mile (259.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.72% White, 0.41% African American, 0.41% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.
In 2000, there were 758 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.85.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $97,517, and the median income for a family was $104,893. Males had a median income of $82,748 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $55,121. About 4.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
edit- Tori Amos, singer/pianist
- James F. Hutchinson, fine arts painter since 1948, Florida Hall of Fame, home/studio in Sewall's Point
- Vaughn Monroe, baritone singer, trumpeter and big band leader and actor, lived in Sewall's Point
- 1st Lieutenant Francis Tyndall, USAAC, World War I fighter pilot, Silver Star recipient, and namesake of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida[15]
See also
edit- Capt. Henry E. Sewall House, built at the tip of Sewall's Point in 1889, moved in 1910 to Port Sewall, now located in Indian RiverSide Park
References
edit- ^ a b c d "History: Based on "Sewalls Point: The History of A Peninsular Community" by Sandra Henderson Thurlow published 1992". www.sewallspoint.org.
- ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ 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 "P1. Race – Sewall's Point town, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Town of Sewall's Point history
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Köppen Climate Classification Map: South Florida=Am/Aw=tropical wet & dry". Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Sewall's Point town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Sewall's Point town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Sewall's Point town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Sewall's Point town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Triumph & Tragedy of the Tyndall Family".