The Marineland marine park and the town have become synonymous, however many do not realize that Marineland is a town in its own right, with its own local governing body. The town shares a ZIP Code with St. Augustine Beach.
The town of Marineland got its start when the Marineland Dolphin Adventure opened on June 23, 1938, as "Marine Studios", a facility designed for Hollywood filmmakers to create underwater footage for motion pictures and newsreels. Popularly known as the "World's First Oceanarium," Marine Studios was the premier destination to allow the general public to experience marine life up-close. The town was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1940.[1]
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 6 people, 3 households, and 0 families residing in the town. The population density was 17.7 inhabitants per square mile (6.8/km2). There were 8 housing units at an average density of 23.5 per square mile (9.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.
In 2000, there were 3 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, and 66.7% were non-families. 66.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 4.00.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 500.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 300.0 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,000. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
