Westgate-Belvedere Homes, Florida
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Westgate-Belvedere Homes is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Palm Beach County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 8,134.
Geography
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Location of Westgate-Belvedere Homes, Florida
Westgate-Belvedere Homes is located at 26°41'57" North, 80°5'40" West (26.699243, -80.094468)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 5.3 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.3 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,134 people, 2,774 households, and 1,908 families residing in the community. The population density is 1,524.5/km² (3,944.7/mi²). There are 3,110 housing units at an average density of 582.9/km² (1,508.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 62.10% White, 24.05% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 8.11% from other races, and 4.16% from two or more races. 32.37% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,774 households out of which 37.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% are married couples living together, 19.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.93 and the average family size is 3.42.
The population is spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.0 males.
The median income for a household in the community is $29,659, and the median income for a family is $33,836. Males have a median income of $24,517 versus $19,477 for females. The per capita income for the community is $12,382. 20.8% of the population and 16.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.