Clearwater, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 115,513 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.2%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $984.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Clearwater: 96.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.5% for Black residents, 27.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.1% for American Indian residents, 34.6% for other race residents, 25.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 407 registered sex offenders living in Clearwater, Florida as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clearwater is 281 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (10.4%), German (8.1%), Italian (6.6%), Irish (6.0%), English (5.5%), Polish (3.0%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,062 (it was $36,494 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,512 (it was $22,786 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $207,200 (it was $91,100 in 2000) Clearwater:$207,200FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 79,495 - 68.8%
      Hispanic - 19,721 - 17.1%
      Black alone - 10,564 - 9.1%
      Two or more races - 3,775 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 2,010 - 1.7%
      Other race alone - 204 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 166 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 142 - 0.1%

By the early 1900s, Clearwater's population had grown to around 400, ballooning to nearly 1,000 in the winter. Clearwater's oldest existing newspaper, the Clearwater Sun, was first published on March 14, 1914. Clearwater was reincorporated, this time as a city, on May 27, 1915, and was designated the county seat for Pinellas County, which broke from Hillsborough County in 1912. In 1915, a bridge was built across Clearwater Harbor, joining the city with Clearwater Beach to the west. Clearwater Beach, although located on a separate barrier island, belongs to the city of Clearwater and fronts the Gulf of Mexico. A new, much higher bridge now arcs over the bay, replacing the former drawbridge; the connecting road is part of State Road 60 and is called Clearwater Memorial Causeway.

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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1219 Cleveland St, 0.8 miles

1219 Cleveland St,
Clearwater, FL 33755
Categories: Clearwater FL

1521 DRUID RD E 1.6 miles

1521 DRUID RD E
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

2981B W BAY DR 3.6 miles

2981B W BAY DR
BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FL 33770
Categories: BELLEAIR BLUFFS FL

1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102 3.6 miles

1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

1400 E BAY DR 3.8 miles

1400 E BAY DR
LARGO, FL 33771
Categories: LARGO FL

2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S 4.3 miles

2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S
LARGO, FL 33774
Categories: LARGO FL

INDIAN ROCKS RD 4.6 miles

INDIAN ROCKS RD
LARGO, FL 33774
Categories: LARGO FL

3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12 4.8 miles

3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B 5.0 miles

2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B
DUNEDIN, FL 34698
Categories: DUNEDIN FL

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202 5.0 miles

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202
LARGO, FL 33771
Categories: LARGO FL

26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N 5.1 miles

26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2 5.6 miles

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2
CLEARWATER, FL 33759
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH 6.3 miles

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100 6.4 miles

11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100
LARGO, FL 33778
Categories: LARGO FL

13163 66TH ST 6.7 miles

13163 66TH ST
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

11370 66TH ST STE 125 7.6 miles

11370 66TH ST STE 125
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701 7.8 miles

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

11232 PARK BLVD, 8.6 miles

11232 PARK BLVD,
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

13799 PARK BLVD STE 258 8.6 miles

13799 PARK BLVD STE 258
SEMINOLE, FL 33776
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

7601 SEMINOLE BLVD 8.6 miles

7601 SEMINOLE BLVD
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

560 CARILLON PKWY 9.8 miles

560 CARILLON PKWY
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406 9.9 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106 9.9 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

5653 PARK ST N STE 2 10.3 miles

5653 PARK ST N STE 2
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG 11.1 miles

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

5783 49TH ST N 11.5 miles

5783 49TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

6500 38TH AVE N 11.9 miles

6500 38TH AVE N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

3251 66TH ST N 12.2 miles

3251 66TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

4105 49TH ST N STE B 12.4 miles

4105 49TH ST N STE B
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &, 12.7 miles

1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Categories: Tarpon Springs FL

638 E TARPON AVE 12.9 miles

638 E TARPON AVE
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
Categories: TARPON SPRINGS FL

3745 33RD ST N STE A 13.3 miles

3745 33RD ST N STE A
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

7000 4TH ST N 13.3 miles

7000 4TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

5927 WEBB RD 14.0 miles

5927 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE 14.2 miles

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

11916 SHELDON RD STE C 14.6 miles

11916 SHELDON RD STE C
TAMPA, FL 33626
Categories: TAMPA FL

11611 Sheldon Rd, 14.6 miles

11611 Sheldon Rd,
Tampa, FL 33626
Categories: Tampa FL

6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 115, 15.0 miles

6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 115,
South Pasadena, FL 33707
Categories: South Pasadena FL

1609 PASADENA AVE S STE 2E 15.2 miles

1609 PASADENA AVE S STE 2E
SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707
Categories: SOUTH PASADENA FL

1550 PASADENA AVE S 15.3 miles

1550 PASADENA AVE S
SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707
Categories: SOUTH PASADENA FL

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200 15.5 miles

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

1530 4TH ST N 15.8 miles

1530 4TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33704
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

5610 W LA SALLE ST 15.9 miles

5610 W LA SALLE ST
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

2404 US HIGHWAY 19 16.2 miles

2404 US HIGHWAY 19
HOLIDAY, FL 34691
Categories: HOLIDAY FL

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21 16.4 miles

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

5635 HOOVER BLVD 16.4 miles

5635 HOOVER BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

6182 GUNN HWY 16.6 miles

6182 GUNN HWY
TAMPA, FL 33625
Categories: TAMPA FL

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E 16.8 miles

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

120 2nd St S 16.8 miles

120 2nd St S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Categories: St Petersburg FL

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C 17.2 miles

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10 18.3 miles

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD 18.5 miles

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

8745 STATE ROAD 54 18.6 miles

8745 STATE ROAD 54
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34655
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

4741 US Highway 19, 18.6 miles

4741 US Highway 19,
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Categories: New Port Richey FL

10730 STATE ROAD 54 18.7 miles

10730 STATE ROAD 54
TRINITY, FL 34655
Categories: TRINITY FL

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD 18.8 miles

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 18.9 miles

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

5124 US HIGHWAY 19 19.0 miles

5124 US HIGHWAY 19
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 19.0 miles

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102 19.0 miles

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402 19.1 miles

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200 19.1 miles

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

5400 SCHOOL RD 19.3 miles

5400 SCHOOL RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY 19.3 miles

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115 19.7 miles

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100 19.9 miles

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140 19.9 miles

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140
Tampa, FL 33624
Categories: Tampa FL

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101 20.2 miles

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

301 W PLATT ST STE 152 20.7 miles

301 W PLATT ST STE 152
TAMPA, FL 33606
Categories: TAMPA FL

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE 21.3 miles

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
Categories: TAMPA FL

1200 E 6TH AVE 21.6 miles

1200 E 6TH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103 21.9 miles

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602 22.5 miles

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602
Tampa, FL 33613
Categories: Tampa FL

9328 US HIGHWAY 19 23.3 miles

9328 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
Categories: PORT RICHEY FL

11315 N 30TH ST 23.7 miles

11315 N 30TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 23.8 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TEMPE, FL 33605
Categories: TEMPE FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 23.8 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 23.9 miles

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

3100 E FLETCHER AVE 24.1 miles

3100 E FLETCHER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL 24.1 miles

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

1750 N 50TH ST 24.3 miles

1750 N 50TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Clearwater, FL, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Clearwater, FL locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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How to schedule a drug test in Clearwater, FL

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Clearwater, FL - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Clearwater, FL centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Clearwater, FL

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Clearwater, FL

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Clearwater, FL locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Clearwater, FL?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Clearwater, FL

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Clearwater, FL.

Drug Testing Locations in Clearwater, FL

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Clearwater, FL have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Clearwater, FL specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Clearwater, FL?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Clearwater, FL is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida, United States, northwest of Tampa and St. Petersburg. To the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and to the southeast lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 107,685. Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County and is the smallest of the three principal cities in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area, most commonly referred to as the Tampa Bay Area.

Present-day Clearwater was originally the home of the Tocobaga people. Around 1835, the United States Army began construction of Fort Harrison, named after William Henry Harrison, as an outpost during the Seminole Wars. The fort was located on a bluff overlooking Clearwater Harbor, which later became part of an early 20th-century residential development called Harbor Oaks. University of South Florida archaeologists excavated the site in 1962 after Mark Wyllie discovered an underground ammunition bunker while planting a tree in his yard.

The area's population grew after the Federal Armed Occupation Act of 1842 offered 160 acres (0.65 km2) to anyone who would bear arms and cultivate the land. Early settlers included the Stevens, Stevenson, Sever and McMullen families, who claimed and farmed large tracts of land. Prior to 1906, the area was known as Clear Water Harbor. The name "Clear Water" is thought to have come from a fresh water spring flowing from near where the City Hall building is located today. There were many other freshwater springs that dotted the bluff, many in the bay or harbor itself.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 115,513 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.2%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $984.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Clearwater: 96.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.5% for Black residents, 27.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.1% for American Indian residents, 34.6% for other race residents, 25.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 407 registered sex offenders living in Clearwater, Florida as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clearwater is 281 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (10.4%), German (8.1%), Italian (6.6%), Irish (6.0%), English (5.5%), Polish (3.0%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,062 (it was $36,494 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,512 (it was $22,786 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $207,200 (it was $91,100 in 2000) Clearwater:$207,200FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 79,495 - 68.8%
      Hispanic - 19,721 - 17.1%
      Black alone - 10,564 - 9.1%
      Two or more races - 3,775 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 2,010 - 1.7%
      Other race alone - 204 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 166 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 142 - 0.1%

By the early 1900s, Clearwater's population had grown to around 400, ballooning to nearly 1,000 in the winter. Clearwater's oldest existing newspaper, the Clearwater Sun, was first published on March 14, 1914. Clearwater was reincorporated, this time as a city, on May 27, 1915, and was designated the county seat for Pinellas County, which broke from Hillsborough County in 1912. In 1915, a bridge was built across Clearwater Harbor, joining the city with Clearwater Beach to the west. Clearwater Beach, although located on a separate barrier island, belongs to the city of Clearwater and fronts the Gulf of Mexico. A new, much higher bridge now arcs over the bay, replacing the former drawbridge; the connecting road is part of State Road 60 and is called Clearwater Memorial Causeway.

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