Palm Beach County, Florida
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| County Seat | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Area - Total - Water | 6,181 km² (2,386 mi²) 1,068 km² (412 mi²) 17.27% |
| Population - Total (2000) - Density | 1,131,184 221/km² (573/mi²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC -5 (-4 summer) |
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| External link: Official County Government site (http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/) | |
Palm Beach County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 1,131,184. Its county seat is West Palm Beach, Florida6.
Palm Beach County is one of three counties that comprise the South Florida metropolitan area.
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History
Palm Beach County was created in 1909. It was named for its first established town, Palm Beach, in turn named for the palm trees and beaches in the area.
Henry Flagler was instrumental in the county's development in the early 1900s with the extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad through the county from Jacksonville to Key West.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,181 km² (2,386 mi²). 5,113 km² (1,974 mi²) of it is land and 1,068 km² (412 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 17.27% water.
The boundaries of area code 561 exactly match the county's. Originally, it was part of area code 305, and later area code 407.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,131,184 people, 474,175 households, and 303,946 families residing in the county. The population density is 221/km² (573/mi²). There are 556,428 housing units at an average density of 109/km² (282/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 79.05% White, 13.80% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.98% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 12.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 474,175 households out of which 24.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.80% are married couples living together, 9.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.90% are non-families. 29.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the county the population is spread out with 21.30% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 23.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $45,062, and the median income for a family is $53,701. Males have a median income of $36,931 versus $28,674 for females. The per capita income for the county is $28,801. 9.90% of the population and 6.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.30% of those under the age of 18 and 6.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Borders
Palm Beach County borders Martin County to the North, the Atlantic Ocean to the East, Broward County to the South, Hendry County to the West, and Lake Okeechobee to the Northwest.
Municipalities and census-designated places
Incorporated
- City of Atlantis
- City of Belle Glade
- City of Boca Raton
- City of Boynton Beach
- Town of Briny Breezes
- Town of Cloud Lake
- City of Delray Beach
- Town of Glen Ridge
- Village of Golf
- City of Greenacres
- Town of Gulf Stream
- Town of Haverhill
- Town of Highland Beach
- Town of Hypoluxo
- Town of Juno Beach
- Town of Jupiter
- Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony
- Town of Lake Clarke Shores
- Town of Lake Park
- City of Lake Worth
- Town of Lantana
- Town of Manalapan
- Town of Mangonia Park
- Village of North Palm Beach
- Town of Ocean Ridge
- City of Pahokee
- Town of Palm Beach
- City of Palm Beach Gardens
- Town of Palm Beach Shores
- Village of Palm Springs
- City of Riviera Beach
- Village of Royal Palm Beach
- City of South Bay
- Town of South Palm Beach
- Village of Tequesta
- Village of Wellington
- City of West Palm Beach
Unincorporated areas and census-designated places
- Belle Glade Camp
- Boca Del Mar
- Boca Pointe
- Canal Point
- Century Village
- Cypress Lakes
- Dunes Road
- Fremd Village-Padgett Island
- Golden Lakes
- Gun Club Estates
- Hamptons at Boca Raton
- High Point
- Juno Ridge
- Kings Point
- Lake Belvedere Estates
- Lake Harbor
- Lake Worth Corridor
- Lakeside Green
- Limestone Creek
- Mission Bay
- Plantation Mobile Home Park
- Royal Palm Estates
- Sandalfoot Cove
- Schall Circle
- Seminole Manor
- Stacey Street
- Villages of Oriole
- Westgate-Belvedere Homes
- Whisper Walk
Points of interest
- American Orchid Society Visitor Center and Botanical Garden
- Morikami Museum
- Mounts Botanical Garden
- Roji-en Japanese Gardens
External links
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Palm Beach County Government / Board of County Commissioners (http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/) official website
- Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections (http://www.pbcelections.org/)
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser (http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa/)
- Palm Beach County Tax Collector (http://www.pbcgov.com/tax/)
- Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (http://www.pbso.org/)
Special districts
- Palm Beach County Public Schools (http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/)
- South Florida Water Management (http://www.sfwmd.gov)
Judicial branch
- Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts (http://www.pbcountyclerk.com/)
- Palm Beach County Public Defender (http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/opd/)
- Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit (http://www.sa15.state.fl.us/)
- 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida (http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/cadmin/)
Tourism links
- Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau (http://www.palmbeachfl.com/)