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The current estimated population of Apollo Beach is 25,000, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown rapidly, driven by residential development and its appeal as a waterfront community near Tampa Bay.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1923
  • County: Hillsborough County
  • Land area: 22 square miles
  • Population density: 1,136 people per square mile
  • Area code: 813
  • Zip code: 33572

Geography and Location

Apollo Beach is a waterfront community located in Hillsborough County, on the eastern shores of Tampa Bay in west-central Florida. It is about 20 miles south of downtown Tampa, making it a popular residential area for commuters. The community is known for its miles of canals, waterfront homes, and access to boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. Apollo Beach has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The community’s proximity to Tampa and the Gulf of Mexico has made it an attractive location for retirees, families, and vacationers, and it has seen significant residential and commercial development in recent years. The town is accessible via U.S. Route 41 and Interstate 75, providing easy connections to Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the broader Tampa Bay region. Apollo Beach is also home to the Manatee Viewing Center, a popular spot for observing manatees in the warm waters of the Big Bend Power Station discharge canal. The area’s combination of coastal living, recreational opportunities, and proximity to urban amenities makes it a desirable place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 46.2 years
Median household income: $51,480
Median house value: $148,600

Population by Race

Races in Apollo Beach:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.1%)
  • Hispanic (7.4%)
  • Other race (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Black (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (18.7%), Irish (16.1%), English (15.1%), Italian (7.6%), French (5.1%), United States (4.8%).

Land area: 5.7 square miles

Map of Apollo Beach, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Apollo Beach

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Apollo Beach CDP

  • Never married: 11.7%
  • Now married: 66.9%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

7.8% Foreign born (2.9% Europe, 2.8% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Apollo Beach:

  • SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; SUN CITY CENTER, FL)
  • ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; TAMPA, FL)
  • KINDRED HOSPITAL BAY AREA TAMPA (about 11 miles; TAMPA, FL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Apollo Beach:

  • MAC DILL AFB (about 9 miles; TAMPA, FL; Abbreviation: MCF)
  • TAMPA INTL (about 16 miles; TAMPA, FL; Abbreviation: TPA)
  • ST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER INTL (about 21 miles; ST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL; Abbreviation: PIE)

Other public-use airports nearest to Apollo Beach:

  • PETER O KNIGHT (about 9 miles; TAMPA, FL; Abbreviation: TPF)
  • AIRPORT MANATEE (about 13 miles; PALMETTO, FL; Abbreviation: 48X)
  • ALBERT WHITTED (about 15 miles; ST PETERSBURG, FL; Abbreviation: SPG)

Amtrak stations near Apollo Beach:

  • 13 miles: TAMPA (601 NEBRASKA AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: PINELLAS PARK (PARK BLVD. AT U.S. 19) – Bus Station. Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: BRADENTON (I-75 & RTE. 64) – Bus Station. Services: public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apollo Beach:

  • HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; TAMPA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 9,630)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA (about 13 miles; TAMPA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,963)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (about 20 miles; TAMPA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 26,221)
  • MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; BRADENTON, FL; Full-time enrollment: 4,539)
  • TRAVIS TECHNICAL CENTER (about 36 miles; LAKELAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,057)
  • PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; NEW PORT RICHEY, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,868)
  • SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; ST LEO, FL; Full-time enrollment: 6,597)

Public primary/middle school in Apollo Beach:

  • APOLLO BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 920; Location: 501 APOLLO BEACH BOULEVAR; Grades: PK – 05)

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