Jupiter, Florida
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Jupiter is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 39,328.
The town was named for the nearby Jobe River through a mapping error. When Spain colonized the area, they named a stream in the area the Rio Jobe after the Jobe Native American tribe. A 1742 map listed it as the "Jove River". When the town was founded by British settlers, they anglicized "Jove" to "Jupiter", thus the town's name. (See 1 (http://history.jupiter.fl.us/Jupiters_name.htm))
The most notable landmark is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, completed in 1860. Made of brick, it was painted red in 1910 due to discoloration caused by humidity. The lighthouse is often used as the symbol for Jupiter. (See 2 (http://history.jupiter.fl.us/lighthouse.htm))
Jupiter is the home to Florida Marlins Spring Training, as well as their low-A Minor League Baseball affiliate.
William P Gwinn Airport is located in Jupiter.
Geography
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Location of Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter is located at 26°55'34" North, 80°6'18" West (26.925985, -80.104963)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.7 km² (21.1 mi²). 51.8 km² (20.0 mi²) of it is land and 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.35% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 39,328 people, 16,945 households, and 11,403 families residing in the town. The population density is 759.2/km² (1,966.5/mi²). There are 20,943 housing units at an average density of 404.3/km² (1,047.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.86% White, 1.22% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 7.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 16,945 households out of which 26.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.75.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $54,945, and the median income for a family is $64,873. Males have a median income of $44,883 versus $33,514 for females. The per capita income for the town is $35,088. 4.8% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Jupiter official website (http://www.jupiter.fl.us/)
- Jupiter Tequesta Juno Beach Chamber of Commerce (http://www.jupiterfl.org/)