Key West, Florida
Key West: County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
About
Key West is a city located in the county of Monroe in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,649 and a population density of 1,314 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,767 inhabitants.
The city was created 196 years ago in 1827.
Quick Facts about Key West
| Population : | 23,767 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Monroe County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 305 |
| Area : | 18.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital city : | Key West is capital of Conch Republic |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1828 (196 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:17:25 (23rd November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 33040 |
| Density : | 1,267 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Key West is located at 24°33'19"N 81°46'54"W (24.5552400, -81.7816300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Key West
- Morgan McPherson , 2009 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Craig Cates , 19 November, 2018 2009-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Teri Johnston , 2018-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Jim Weekley , 2005 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Key West decreased by 3.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,649 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,776 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,909 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,202 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,262 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,279 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,235 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,025 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,506 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,118 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,767 | -1.48% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Key West
1 Conch Tour Train
201 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Paddlin' Madeleine - Paddleboard Tours & Rentals
Key West, FL 33040, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hometown Pass
201 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Key West
1 Geiger Key Marina, RV Park & Fish Camp
5 Geiger Rd, Key West, FL 33040, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Key West
1 Key West Parking Collections
1300 White St, Key West, FL 33040 ➦ Show Map
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2 Key West City Commissioners
1300 White St, Key West, FL 33040 ➦ Show Map
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3 Key West Human Resources
1300 White St, Key West, FL 33040 ➦ Show Map
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4 Key West City Facilities Maintenance
5701 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040 ➦ Show Map
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5 Key West Code Compliance
1300 White St, Key West, FL 33040 ➦ Show Map
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6 City of Key West Florida
White St & Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL 33040 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Key West (56)
People born in Key West, including basketball player, Hall of Famer David Robinson, U.S. politician Katherine Harris, baseball executive Alex Pompez, .
List
- Bill Walton (American basketball player and broadcaster) he was born in 05/11/1952
- Fats Navarro (American jazz trumpeter) he was born in 24/09/1923
- Cintio Vitier (Cuban writer) he was born in 25/09/1921
- Denver David Hargis (American politician (1921-1989)) he was born in 22/07/1921
- Frank Mouris (American director) he was born in 06/09/1944
- Donna Allen (singer) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Stepin Fetchit (African-American actor) he was born in 30/05/1902
- Leonard F. Chapman, Jr. (24th Commandant of the Marine Corps) he was born in 03/11/1913
- Scott Smith (American LGBT-rights activist) he was born in 21/10/1948
- Al Dreares (American jazz drummer) he was born in 04/01/1929
- Richard N. Richards (American astronaut) he was born in 24/08/1946
- Bronson Arroyo (baseball player from the United States) he was born in 24/02/1977
- Eric Shanower (writer) he was born in 23/10/1963
- Jack Mitchell (American photographer and author) he was born in 13/09/1925
- Jim Gabarra (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 22/09/1959
- Amber McDonald (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1976
- Corey Sawyer (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, cornerback) he was born in 04/10/1971
- Ed Beckman (American football player) he was born in 02/01/1955
Schools in Key West
College & universities near Key West, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133960 | The College of the Florida Keys | Key West (FL) | 33040 |
Post offices near Key West
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Flagler Key W Post Office | Key West (FL) | 33040 |
Other cities in Monroe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Key Largo | 10,433 | Census designated place in Florida, United States |
| Marathon | 8,984 | City in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America |
| Islamorada | 7,131 | Municipality in Florida |
| Big Pine Key | 4,252 | Census designated place |
| Stock Island | 3,919 | Census designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States |
| Big Coppitt Key | 2,458 | Census designated place |
| Tavernier | 2,136 | Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida |
| Cudjoe Key | 1,763 | Census designated place |
| North Key Largo | 1,244 | Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States |
| Key Colony Beach | 795 | City in Monroe County, Florida, United States |
| Layton | 180 | Human settlement in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Key West distances to largest Florida cities
