Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater: The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in west-central Florida. Clearwater is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Clearwater Aquarium and the Clearwater Beach Pier.

About

Clearwater is a city located in the county of Pinellas in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 107,685 and a population density of 1,040 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 116,552 inhabitants.

The city was created 133 years ago in 1890.

Clearwater is a Gulf Coast city located in Pinellas County, Florida, west of Tampa. With a population of over 115,000, it is the county seat.

History

The area was originally inhabited by the Tocobaga tribe before Spanish settlers arrived in the 1600s. Clearwater was incorporated as a city in 1915.

Early growth centered on citrus cultivation, sponge diving, and tourism. The opening of nearby MacDill Air Force Base during World War II also fueled the economy.

Today tourism remains vital, bolstered by the warm climate, beaches and water recreation like boating and fishing.

Economy

Major industries include tourism, retail, healthcare, finance, and technology. The largest employers are Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Bright House Networks.

High-tech firms and data centers leverage the fiber internet infrastructure. Companies are drawn by low taxes, incentives, and available workforce.

Attractions

Popular sites are Clearwater Beach (ranked one of the best in the U.S.), Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Spectrum Field for Philadelphia Phillies spring training, and Capitol Theatre.

Annual events include the Clearwater Jazz Holiday and Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival. Outdoor activities like boating, golf, fishing, and tennis abound year-round.

Conclusion

With gorgeous beaches, a revitalized downtown, and opportunities in the Tampa Bay metro area – Clearwater provides an enviable coastal lifestyle supporting residents and visitors.

Clearwater locator map
Location of Clearwater on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Clearwater

Population : 116,552 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
County : Pinellas County
Postal code : 33755–33769
Phone Area Codes : 727
Area : 103.5 km2
Altitude : 30 feet / 9 meters
Capital city : Clearwater is capital of Pinellas County
Establishment : January 01, 1891 (133 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 23:29:42 (17th December 2024)
Density : 1,126 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.61% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Clearwater is located at 27°57'57"N 82°48'0"W (27.9658500, -82.8001000).

Clearwater map

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Demographics

The population of Clearwater increased by 7.61% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 107,685 - census
2011 109,204 1.39% estimation process
2012 109,538 0.3% estimation process
2013 110,279 0.67% estimation process
2014 111,167 0.8% estimation process
2015 112,939 1.57% estimation process
2016 114,175 1.08% estimation process
2017 115,482 1.13% estimation process
2018 116,324 0.72% estimation process
2019 116,946 0.53% estimation process
2020 116,552 -0.34% estimation process

Clearwater zip code is 33755. County name: Pinellas, County fips: 12103

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Best Things to Do in Clearwater

1 Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Rating: 4.2 (14442)

249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767, United States ➦ Show Map

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium

2 Sand Key Park

Rating: 4.7 (7189)

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Sand Key Park

3 Clearwater Beach-Clearwater

Rating: 4.8 (2347)

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Clearwater Beach-Clearwater

4 Congo River Golf

Rating: 4.6 (2147)

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Congo River Golf

5 Coachman Park

Rating: 4.6 (1812)

301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States ➦ Show Map

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Coachman Park

Where ot Eat in Clearwater

1 Countryside Mall

Rating: 4.5 (12191)

27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761, United States ➦ Show Map

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Countryside Mall

2 Smokey Bones

Rating: 4.2 (3799)

2693 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759, United States ➦ Show Map

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Smokey Bones

3 LongHorn Steakhouse

Rating: 4.5 (3521)

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LongHorn Steakhouse

4 Joe's Crab Shack

Rating: 4 (3405)

2730 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759, United States ➦ Show Map

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Joe's Crab Shack

5 Mellow Mushroom Clearwater

Rating: 4.4 (3014)

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Mellow Mushroom Clearwater

Where to Stay in Clearwater

1 Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Rating: 4.1 (4093)

400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

2 Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Rating: 4.5 (2353)

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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

3 Clarion Inn & Suites Central Clearwater Beach

Rating: 3.6 (1047)

20967 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765, United States ➦ Show Map

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Clarion Inn & Suites Central Clearwater Beach

4 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater

Rating: 4.4 (719)

3070 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759, United States ➦ Show Map

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater

5 Residence Inn by Marriott Clearwater Downtown

Rating: 4.5 (692)

940 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756, United States ➦ Show Map

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Residence Inn by Marriott Clearwater Downtown

Other Places in Clearwater

1 Wilder LLC Corporate Offices

Rating: 2 (24)

513 N Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765, United States ➦ Show Map

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Wilder LLC Corporate Offices

2 City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building

Rating: 1.2 (18)

100 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 ➦ Show Map

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City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building

3 Clearwater City Commission

Rating: 2.7 (3)

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4 Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Rating: 3 (2)

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5 Clearwater City Hall

112 S Osceola Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 ➦ Show Map

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6 Clearwater City Channel 15

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7 City of Clearwater Offices

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People born in Clearwater (83)

People born in Clearwater, including motocross racer and stock car racer Ricky Carmichael, record producer and rapper from Georgia Polow da Don, businesswoman Sara Blakely, .

List

  • John Linthicum (American author) he was born in 02/12/1948
  • Michael Wynne (Federal government official; U.S. Air Force officer; business executive) he was born in 04/09/1944
  • Beverly Mullins (American professional wrestler) she was born in 28/12/1984
  • Aaron Gillespie (American musician) he was born in 18/07/1983
  • Tatiana Thumbtzen (American entertainer) she was born in 22/04/1960
  • Kaci Battaglia (American musician) she was born in 03/10/1987
  • Ryan Webb (American professional baseball player) he was born in 05/02/1986
  • Crystal Hunt (American actress) she was born in 05/02/1985
  • Mike Brittain (American basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1963
  • Pervis Pasco (basketball player) he was born in 22/05/1980
  • Reggie Elliott (American basketball player) he was born in 20/06/1973
  • Brian Lockwood (American television and music video director) he was born in 19/05/1959
  • Brian Shriver (American soccer player) he was born in 05/08/1987
  • CJ Gibson (American actress) she was born in 30/11/1983
  • Caroline Doty (American basketball player) she was born in 15/08/1989
  • Cheryl Casone (American television business news anchor and journalist) she was born in 18/07/1970
  • Chondra Echert (writer) she was born in 22/04/1983
  • Chris Cumberland (baseball player) he was born in 15/01/1973

Schools in Clearwater

College & universities near Clearwater, FL

Code Name City ZIP
441371 Ultimate Medical Academy-Clearwater Clearwater (FL) 33755-4933
372718 Sunstate Academy Clearwater (FL) 33765-2702
447883 American Institute of Beauty Largo (FL) 33771
404338 Schiller International University Largo (FL) 33771
136491 Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Clearwater (FL) 33760-2140

Stations (8)

Amtrak & bus stations near Clearwater, FL

Code Name Address Type
STP St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida 5251 110th Avenue North BUS
TPA Union Station 601 North Nebraska Ave RAIL
BDT Bradenton, Florida 1115 Manatee Avenue West BUS
DDE Dade City, Florida 14218 US Highway 98 OTHER
SRA Sarasota, Florida 1993 Main Street BUS

Post offices near Clearwater

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cleveland Str Post Office Clearwater (FL) 33755
Clearwater Post Office Clearwater (FL) 33765
Sunset Poin Post Office Clearwater (FL) 33765
Larg Post Office Largo (FL) 33770
Dunedin Post Office Dunedin (FL) 34698

Other places with the same name (4)

Other cities in Pinellas County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pinellas County , FL. (more)

City Name Population Title
St. Petersburg 253,693 The second most populous city in Florida.
Largo 84,681 A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Palm Harbor 57,439 A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Pinellas Park 54,854 A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Dunedin 36,464 City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
East Lake 30,962 City in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America
Tarpon Springs 25,624 City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
West and East Lealman 21,924 Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida
Seminole 18,863 City in Oklahoma
Safety Harbor 17,964 City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
Oldsmar 15,005 City in Florida, United States
Gulfport 12,285 City in Pinellas County, Florida
Saint Pete Beach 9,529 City in Florida, USA
Treasure Island 6,892 City in Florida, United States
South Highpoint 5,195 Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida
Kenneth City 5,089 City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Clearwater distances to largest Florida cities