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Plantation Mobile Home Park, Florida

Plantation Mobile Home Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 1,462 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Plantation Mobile Home Park is located at 26.7025°N, -80.1325°W (26.702392, -80.132515).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 km$2$ (0.3 mi2), of which 0.7 km$2$ (0.3 mi2) is land and 3.85% is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,462 people, 529 households, and 370 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,260 people, 450 households, and 233 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,218 people, 490 households, and 293 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,808.7/km$2$ (4,734.5/mi2). There were 531 housing units at an average density of 788.5/km$2$ (2,064.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.65% White (66.3% were Non-Hispanic White), 13.14% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 6.65% from other races, and 5.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.41% of the population.

In 2000, there were 490 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.07.

As of 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $32,734, and the median income for a family was $32,963. Males had a median income of $30,856 versus $20,724 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,325. About 17.5% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 86.88% of all residents, while Spanish was the mother tongue for 13.11% of the population.

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Riviera Beach, Florida

Riviera Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, which was incorporated on September 29, 1922. Due to the location of its eastern boundary, it is also the easternmost municipality in the Miami metropolitan area. In the 2020 U.S. Census, the total population of Riviera Beach residents was 37,604 people.

Riviera Beach is predominantly an African-American city and it is on the list of U.S. cities with African American majority populations. It is home to the Port of Palm Beach and a United States Coast Guard station, and has its own marina. Riviera Beach is home to Blue Heron Bridge, one of the country's top-rated beach dive sites. In 2015, Riviera Beach renamed part of Old Dixie Highway that runs inside the city limits as President Barack Obama Highway. The city is also home to Rapids Water Park, a water park attraction for both tourists and residents.

History
Riviera Beach was originally called Oak Lawn, but the settlement was renamed Riviera in 1893. It wasn't until 1941 that "Beach" was added, though it was incorporated in 1922 as only the "Town of Riviera". In 1959, it converted from a "town" status to the present-day "City of Riviera Beach". For the first half of the 20th century, its nickname was "Conchtown", after the many Conch people (Bahamians and Bahamian Americans) who resided in the city. The city was named after the French Riviera.

Geography
The approximate coordinates for the City of Riviera Beach is located in the northeast central part of Palm Beach County at 26.78°N, -80.06722°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 sqmi, of which 8.3 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi (15.33%) is water. The eastern part of the city includes most of Singer Island, a peninsula on the Atlantic coast of Palm Beach County, Florida, which is separated from the mainland portion of the city by Lake Worth's Lake Worth Lagoon.

Climate
Riviera Beach has a tropical climate, more specifically a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification Af), as its driest month (February) averages 64.8mm of precipitation, meeting the minimum standard of 60mm in the driest month needed to qualify for that designation. Much of the year is warm to hot in Riviera Beach, and frost is extremely rare. As is typical in South Florida, there are two basic seasons in Riviera Beach, a mild and dry winter (November through April), and a hot and wet summer (May through October). Daily thundershowers are common in the hot season, though they are brief. The city of Riviera Beach is home to many varieties of tropical vegetation, which can be seen in its variety of plants, trees, and flowers all over South Florida and the city itself.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 37,604 people, 12,045 households, and 7,425 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 32,488 people, 12,015 households, and 7,710 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of 2000, 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 27.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 4.62.

In 2000, the population was spread out, with 37.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,715, and the median income for a family was $26,756.

In 2000, males had a median income of $27,232 versus $22,410 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,159. About 29.6% of families and 32.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, those who solely spoke English at home accounted for 90.30% of all residents, while speakers of Spanish were 4.71%, French Creole 2.42%, and French speakers 0.95%.

Government
Riviera Beach has a mayor–council–manager form of government. Ronnie Felder was elected to a second three-year term as its mayor in 2022. Jonathan Evans, who was fired as city manager by three city council members in 2017 "for cause, for misfeasance" but without further explanation, returned to that position in 2019, and was in negotiations for a contract renewal. The city is divided into five districts, each with a council member; the mayor does not vote.

The Riviera Beach City Council has received national attention for its repeated clashes with local activist Fane Lozman, starting with his successful lawsuit, brought under Florida's open-meetings law, to prevent them from seizing the marina under eminent domain and selling it to private developers. In 2013, Lozman won against the city at the United States Supreme Court in an admiralty case after the city seized his floating home. In 2018, Lozman won a rare second victory at the court, this one arising from his arrest during a city council meeting in November 2006.

Education
Public Elementary Schools
 * Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School
 * Lincoln Elementary School (formerly Lincoln High School was only for black students during segregation, and before that it was a called West Riviera Junior High School)
 * Washington Elementary School
 * West Riviera Elementary School

Public Middle School
 * John F Kennedy Middle School (originally John F. Kennedy High School was only for black students during segregation)

Public High Schools
 * Inlet Grove High School
 * Suncoast High School (originally Riviera Beach High School was only for white students during segregation)

Charter High School
 * Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy (Grades 5–12)

Transportation
Riviera Beach is served by several bus routes operated by PalmTran.

Business and economy

 * EDF Incorporated (1978)

Notable people

 * Anthony Carter (born 1960) – Michigan and NFL wide receiver, 3× Pro Bowl selection
 * Paul DeJong (born 1993) - MLB infielder for the San Francisco Giants.
 * Devin Hester (born 1982) – NFL record-holding kick returner for Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons, member of National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
 * Elizabeth Jacobson (1984–2005) – USAF airman, killed in Iraq War
 * Richard Rellford (born 1964) – professional basketball player
 * Burt Reynolds (1936–2018) – actor, moved to Riviera Beach in 1946 at the age of 10; his father, a police officer, was once the Riviera Beach Chief of Police
 * Willie Young (born 1985) – NFL defensive end

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Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Royal Palm Beach is a village in southeast Florida, located within Palm Beach County. Despite its name, the village is located approximately fifteen miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area. The population was at 38,932 residents in the 2020 US census.

Royal Palm Beach is known for its many parks and general mission to protect green space, as evidenced by the recent acquisition of 190 acre to create a master central park and the development of 25 acre preserved into a passive bird watching and nature park. The village offers a variety of activities for the outdoor and sports enthusiast including soccer, basketball, tennis, Pop Warner youth football and cheerleading, senior activities, and year-round golf programs. The public schools within the Village consist of "A"-rated elementary and middle schools and there are numerous private schools offering classes from pre-kindergarten through high school.

History
Incorporated on June 18, 1959, Royal Palm Beach has grown from a primarily uninhabited swamp and natural preserve and former Seminole hunting ground into a thriving village.

It was not until the 1950s, when Philadelphia supermarket magnates of Food Fair, Sam and Hattie Friedland, purchased 65000 acre for approximately $1.25 million in what is now the Royal Palm Beach village and The Acreage areas, that the natural wilderness landed on national fastest growing community lists (in its size category) in the 1980s. The Friedlands subsequently sold their land to Miami developer Arthur Desser, founder of Lefcourt Realty Group. About 4,200 acre were earmarked for Desser's Royal Palm Beach development.

It was Desser's vision that spurred the initial development of the Village of Royal Palm Beach. A massive drainage project ensued and in 1959, the state legislature granted a charter which named the development Royal Palm Beach.

According to a former Lefcourt engineer living in nearby Wellington, Desser wanted the name "Palm Beach" to be included in the new community's name, so it was decided that since Desser also liked the stately royal palms of Palm Beach, he would dub his development "Royal Palm Beach."

On June 30, 1959, with Seminole tribe officials on hand for the festivities (and to renounce all former claims to the land), a groundbreaking ceremony was held. Engineering began for the village's myriad waterways and a basic system of roads. A sales/recreational center was built with a motel facility in the area now occupied by the Royal Inn and two bedroom, one-bath model homes were erected starting at $8,250.

Village government—initially in the form of a developer-appointed council—later became popularly elected in 1964. Not until 1977 did the Village Council find a permanent home in the present Village Hall complex. To date, there have been 15 mayors who have served the village—some as single-term and part-term mayors—others, like Sam Lamstein (1982–1990), formal County Commissioner Tony Masilotti (1992–1998), and current Mayor David Lodwick (since 1998) have won voter approval for multi-terms.

Arthur Desser's dream of a "nouveau" Palm Beach were short-lived, however, with the bankruptcy of Lefcourt in 1961. His interest was bought out by Friedland who then established Royal Palm Beach Colony Inc. to continue village development. A grocery store magnate with no experience in the housing market, Friedland nonetheless was a savvy businessman who put together a team of professionals who set up a comprehensive land sales/development/building enterprise. With the late Herbert Kaplan as RPB Colony CEO, the company and the town grew slowly from 1960-67 — first in the original "Colony" section of floral-named streets east and west of the southern end of Royal Palm Beach Blvd., and then expanded with vigor into the Willows and LaMancha subdivisions (east of RPB Blvd.).

A marketing push began in 1979 to offer to builders tracts of land. With this growth phase the Village ballooned over the next 15 years. In 1983, Crestwood Middle School opened as the first community school followed in 1985 and 1989, respectively, by H.L. Johnson and Cypress Trails Elementary schools. Royal Palm Beach High School opened its doors to 1,100 students in 1997. Schools in the western communities continue to open in rapid succession — often with student bodies at or near capacity the first year. The 2002–2003 school year included the opening of the village's third elementary school on Okeechobee Blvd., just west of the Madison Green residential development.

In 1986, both Palms West Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center opened with 117 and 120 beds, respectively, and both are continuing with major expansion projects to meet the health care needs of local residents. With the hospitals came a building boom of medical office complexes on the campuses of both hospitals, as well as a Royal Palm Beach health center built by West Palm Beach's Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Since the village's inception, public safety has been foremost in the minds of residents and village officials. In June 1960, Joseph Klopp became the first Royal Palm Beach police chief. That first year, "Klopp the Cop" was the sole full-time officer with several auxiliary part-timers. Today, the accredited department counts nearly 50 sworn officers in addition to dispatchers, school crossing guards, detectives, a captain, and the chief based in a modern, computerized department in a building within the Village Hall complex. In 2007 the policing duties were contracted out to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's department with a significant savings to the Village taxpayers.

Royal Palm Beach residents have also appreciated the security of a local fire department since a volunteer force of eight individuals was recruited in a construction trailer in January 1963. In 1969, the department moved its headquarters to a maintenance building in the present Commerce Park, which featured three bays and two trucks. A final move in 1976 to the department's building on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. enabled the department to expand its manpower and equipment. At that time, the department shared the building with the police department.

Village firefighters weren't paid until 1972 and the two full-timers on staff made about $6,000 a year. The following year, three more full-time firefighters were hired, and in 1975, Karl Combs became the first full-time chief at a salary of $13,500 a year. With a growing population, and thankfully few structural fires, the focus of the department expanded to include emergency medical treatment. Combs and a department lieutenant were enrolled in the county's first paramedic-rescue course and, less than a week later, answered a cardiac arrest call for a village resident who would have died had Combs not taken the course. Within the next four years, the department hired 18 additional paramedic/EMT trained firefighters. A second station opened in 1994 at the entrance of the Counterpoint Estates to cut response times to residents living in the State Road 7 area. In March 1999, following a council-authorized study by consultants, a controversial and much-debated decision was made to curtail an independent village fire department and instead merge equipment and personnel with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue.

Village recreation needs were not overlooked during the booming growth period and since 1974. Under the department's purview are approximately 325 acre of parks and green space as well as the village's 6300 sqft Cultural Center which opened in 1993.

Since 1990, Royal Palm Beach has been named as a Tree City USA. Its entire area is designated as a bird sanctuary.

Geography
Royal Palm Beach is located at 26.70583°N, -80.22667°W (26.705851, –80.226554).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26.1 km$2$), of which 9.9 square miles (25.6 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km$2$) (1.79%) is water.

Climate
Royal Palm Beach has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification, Am).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,932 people, 12,398 households, and 9,708 families residing in the village.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 34,140 people, 10,856 households, and 8,453 families residing in the village.

2000 census
In 2000, there were 7,604 households, of which 63.9% were child-free married couples, 42% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 11% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-related individuals. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.20.

In 2000, the village, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $54,766, and the median income for a family was $61,063. Males had a median income of $39,356 versus $29,991 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,875. About 3.7% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 85.80% of all residents, while Spanish was at 11.49%, and Tagalog as a mother tongue made up 0.48% of the population.

As of 2000, Royal Palm Beach had the eighty-ninth highest percentage of Cuban residents in the US, with 2.95%, while its Jamaican community had the thirty-second highest percentage in the US, with 4.10% of the population (tied with Tamarac and Goulds.)

Local government
Royal Palm Beach is governed by a mayor-council government.

Mission statement
The Mission of the Village of Royal Palm Beach Mayor and Council is to represent the public interest, promote quick, courteous response to residents' problems, provide leadership and direction to the Village's future, and assure the present and future fiscal integrity of the municipal government. The Village of Royal Palm Beach strives to provide its citizens with a clean, safe, family oriented community.

Mayor
The Mayor of Royal Palm Beach is currently Fred Pinto. His term expires in March 2026.

City Council
The city council consists of four chairs. As of April 2024, the following are established and filled as:
 * Seat 1: Vice Mayor Councilman Jeff Hmara (March 2026)
 * Seat 2: Councilman Richard Valuntas (March 2025)
 * Seat 3: Councilwoman Selena S. Samios (March 2026)
 * Seat 4: Councilwoman Jan Rodusky (March 2025)

Fire and Rescue Department
Currently, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Royal Palm Beach. There are two fire stations assigned to the village:
 * Station 28 – Engine 28, Rescue 28, Brush 28 and 3 command vehicles;
 * Station 29 – Rescue 29, Truck 29.

Station 28 is the headquarters for Battalion 2, which covers Royal Palm Beach and the other Palms West Communities.

Police Department
Law enforcement in Royal Palm Beach is provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office: District 9, which operates from a sub-station in Royal Palm Beach, and is staffed by 56 sworn deputies and 5 civilian employees. It is commanded by Captain Ulrich Naujoks and Lieutenant Michael B. Ferrante.

Federal government
Located at 9300 Belvedere Road, the USCIS West Palm Beach Field Office handles a variety of immigration matters for eight Florida counties.

Local newspapers
The Town-Crier is a weekly, or more frequent, newspaper specifically located in and serving the Palms West Communities of Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage. Published weekly, the Town-Crier was founded by Bob Markey Sr. and family, but was sold in 1998 to the Manning family. The Town-Crier was published twice-weekly, with featured editions in nearby communities, on its own printing presses during the 1980s and early 1990s. The Town-Crier published the first newspaper Web site in Palm Beach County in 1995.

Palms West Monthly is a monthly news and features paper published by Rob Harris in and for the communities of Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and environs.

The Palm Beach Post is a daily newspaper serving all of Palm Beach County.

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Royal Palm Estates, Florida

Royal Palm Estates is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 1,974 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Royal Palm Estates is located at 26.68083°N, -80.12722°W (26.680793, -80.127214).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 km$2$ (0.8 mi2), all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,974 people, 369 households, and 285 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,025 people, 1,013 households, and 653 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,583 people, 1,126 households, and 835 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,729.3/km$2$ (4,451.1/mi2). There were 1,204 housing units at an average density of 581.1/km$2$ (1,495.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 69.83% White (47.2% were Non-Hispanic White), 15.27% African American, 0.45% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 8.54% from other races, and 4.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.08% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,126 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.41.

As of 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $31,331, and the median income for a family was $32,402. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $21,587 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,231. About 18.4% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 65.12% of all residents, while Spanish made up 33.76%, and French Creole was the mother tongue for 1.12% of the population.

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Sandalfoot Cove, Florida

Sandalfoot Cove was a former census-designated place (CDP) and current unincorporated place near Boca Raton in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 16,582 at the 2000 census. While it is not officially in the City of Boca Raton, the community is frequently classified under its umbrella term.

Geography
Sandalfoot Cove is located at 26.33887°N, -80.18531°W, or about five miles southwest of Boca Raton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.7 km2, all land.

Although the defined western border stops at U.S. Route 441, the area directly west is also generally referred to by residents as Sandalfoot as well. Sandalfoot Boulevard continues west of 441. This area includes the Watergate Estates mobile homes, Boca Trails, Palmetto Pines, Boca Springs, and Tudor Woods.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,582 people, 6,895 households, and 4,592 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,155.7 /km2. There were 7,743 housing units at an average density of 1,006.6 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.21% White (76.4% were Non-Hispanic White), 3.96% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.97% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.29% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.46% of the population.

In 2000, there were 6,895 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

In 2000, in the former CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $44,243, and the median income for a family was $49,871. Males had a median income of $39,774 versus $29,920 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,232. About 3.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 76.91% of all residents, while Spanish accounted for 14.88%, Portuguese consisted of 3.18%, Italian made up 1.72%, Yiddish was totaled at 0.66%, Vietnamese totaled 0.56%, both French and German were at 0.46%, French Creole was at 0.43%, Arabic at 0.39%, and Hebrew was the mother tongue for 0.29% of the population.

As of 2000, the former CDP is home to a sizable and growing number of immigrants, most notably Brazilian and Colombian; as well as Haitian. This can be seen in the shopping centers south of Judge Winikoff Road, along 441, where there are a number of Brazilian and Colombian restaurants and markets within the area.

Crime
Sandalfoot Cove, along with the area directly west, has a reputation as being one of the parts of unincorporated Boca Raton with the highest crime rate. Likely due to the generally working class population, which is in contrast to the mostly lower middle class to upper middle class population in surrounding areas. The CDP has a significant presence of drugs and prostitution.

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Schall Circle, Florida

Schall Circle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 792 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Schall Circle is located at 26.71278°N, -80.11222°W (26.712842, -80.112264).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 km$2$ (0.3 mi2), all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 792 people, 223 households, and 146 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,117 people, 514 households, and 256 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 965 people, 385 households, and 237 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,164.3/km$2$ (3,035.6/mi2). There were 443 housing units at an average density of 534.5/km$2$ (1,393.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.46% White (56% were Non-Hispanic White), 27.36% African American, 0.52% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 2.80% from other races, and 3.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.89% of the population.

In 2000, there were 385 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.6% were married couples living together, 24.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.14.

As of 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $20,476, and the median income for a family was $21,607. Males had a median income of $22,578 versus $17,333 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,352. About 28.4% of families and 33.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.8% of those under age 18 and 46.7% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 88.44% of all residents, while Spanish was the mother tongue for 11.55% of the population.

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Seminole Manor, Florida

Seminole Manor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The CDP was developed in the late 1950s, with the majority of houses built in 1958 and 1959. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 2,562 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Seminole Manor is located at 26.58472°N, -80.1°W (26.584614, -80.099930).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 km$2$ (0.4 mi2), all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,562 people, 799 households, and 684 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,621 people, 843 households, and 668 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,546 people, 875 households, and 678 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,397.6/km$2$ (6,262.4/mi2). There were 933 housing units at an average density of 878.6/km$2$ (2,294.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 69.36% White (52.9% were Non-Hispanic White), 17.32% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.35% Pacific Islander, 8.09% from other races, and 3.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.28% of the population.

In 2000, there were 875 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.22.

As of 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $36,211, and the median income for a family was $36,797. Males had a median income of $29,630 versus $20,647 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,770. About 11.0% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 69.21% of all residents, while Spanish made up 21.01%, and French Creole was the mother tongue for 9.76% of the population.

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South Bay, Florida

South Bay is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is the westernmost municipality in the South Florida metropolitan area. As of 2020, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 4,860 residents. While the current estimates place South Bay's population in the incorporated city limits at more than 4,000 people, surrounding areas increase the population figures to 54,000 people in a 25 mi radius and more than 1.4 million in a 50 mi radius.

History
South Bay was named for its location on Lake Okeechobee. The town was incorporated in 1941. The first mayor of South Bay was Aubrey (a.k.a. "Orb") Walker, who, along with his brother, Haughty D. Walker (a.k.a. "Haught"), survived the great hurricane of 1928 by gathering his family members onto a boat in the canal.

Geography
South Bay is located at 26.66639°N, -80.71889°W (26.666487, –80.718985), near the southern bank of Lake Okeechobee.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 sqmi, including 2.7 sqmi of land and 1.0 sqmi of (26.95%) water. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail runs through South Bay.

Transportation
Two major roads, East-West State Road 80 and North-South U.S. 27 intersect in the town.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,860 people, 787 households, and 614 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,876 people, 843 households, and 746 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,859 people, 805 households, and 644 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,425.4 PD/sqmi. There were 935 housing units at an average density of 345.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 12.5% White (non-Hispanic), 66.93% Black or African American, 19.56% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 0.29% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.83% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races.

In 2000, there were 805 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 32.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 3.76.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 172.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 210.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $23,558, and the median income for a family was $26,944. Males had a median income of $21,087 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,126. About 29.2% of families and 36.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.4% of those under age 18 and 27.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English made up 77.76% of all residents, while Spanish comprised 21.51%, and French as a mother tongue accounted for 0.72% of the population.

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South Palm Beach, Florida

South Palm Beach is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida and situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The entire town is approximately 5/8 mi long along South Ocean Boulevard (Florida State Road A1A), its only street. It is between the Town of Palm Beach to the north and the Town of Lantana and its public beach to the south.

The town was incorporated in 1955 with several condominium buildings and four single-family homes. Many condominiums were constructed, contributing to the town's growth in the early 1970s. The fire station served for town meetings until 1993 when a town hall was built. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,471.

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the Town of South Palm Beach is located at 26.59167°N, -80.0375°W (26.591746, –80.037525).

South Palm Beach is bordered to the north by the Town of Palm Beach; to the east by the Atlantic Ocean; to the west by the Intracoastal waterway (known locally as the Lake Worth Lagoon); and on the south by the town of Manalapan as well as Lantana's public beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 km2, of which 0.3 km2 is land and 0.5 km2 (60.61%) is water.

Shore stabilization
Development in the southern part of Palm Beach Island and storm impacts on the coastal system have irreparably transformed the native beach and dune system in areas R-132 to R-138 with an average shoreline recession of 198 ft.

From 2003 to 2016, there have been six shoreline and dune restoration projects for the town's beach. However, there was nothing to hold the shoreline and dunes in place, and with a nearly wholly armored shoreline, a more long-term solution was needed.

Since 2007, Palm Beach County has completed several engineering studies to evaluate long-term erosion control alternatives, including doing nothing.

The Town of Palm Beach completed its beach nourishment projects in 2016, pronouncing its "coastline is in pretty good shape." No shore stabilization work was performed in South Palm Beach. Plans called for a $5.6 million "Southern Palm Beach Island Comprehensive Shore Stabilization Project" during 2019 and 2020 that was designed to rebuild about 0.67 miles of the town's shoreline. In early 2019, the County determined that the project was "cost prohibitive" and officially withdrew a request for the needed permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

With assistance from the Town of Palm Beach, a smaller beach nourishment option by trucking sand to feed the eroding town's beachfront may be possible in early 2019. After more than ten years and a devastated shoreline - with several properties only having seawalls remaining against the ocean waves - rather than a beach stabilization project, a restoration of the beach by trucking in sand was conducted in 2021.

A feasibility study and extensive engineering analysis indicated a series of seven low-profile groins with beach dune fill components providing a more stable shoreline with less frequent sand placement. Nevertheless, the trend is at a breaking point for historic coastal development with continuing extensive coastal armoring of existing structures.

Climate
The Town of South Palm Beach has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, 1,471 people, 1,028 households, and 420 families reside in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, 1,171 people, 763 households, and 385 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,531 residents in 453 households and 196 families residing in the town. The population density was 5,204.3 PD/sqmi. There were 872 housing units at an average density of 6,492.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.28% White (97% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.14% Native American, and 0.57% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.29% of the population.

In 2000, there were 453 households out of which 2.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 56.7% were non-families. Households consisting of individuals were 52.1%, and 28.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.54, and the average family size was 2.14.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out with 2.6% under the age of 18, 1.4% from 18 to 24, 11.3% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 54.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 67 years. For every 100 females there were 75.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.0 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the town was US$39,375, and the median income for a family was $47,250. Males had a median income of $41,591 versus $30,536 for females. The per capita income for the town was $38,456. About 15.3% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language spoken by 92.96% of residents, Finnish by 3.90%, and French as a mother tongue made up 3.12% of the population.

Business

Initially built in 1964, the Polynesian-inspired, 58-room Palm Beach Oceanfront Inn and its ocean-front restaurant Tides Bar and Grille, located at 3550 South Ocean Boulevard, made up the only commercial business establishment within the town of South Palm Beach. It was described as "one of the last vestiges of old Florida along A1A."

Kosova Realty bought the inn for $3.3 million in 2002. It named it Palm Beach Oceanfront Inn. Known to locals by its former name, the Hawaiian Inn, the two-story motel lost most of its beach during Hurricane Wilma in 2005 and was not being maintained.

A proposal by the Paloka family-owned-and-operated realty company to replace the inn with a luxury resort-style 12-story condominium-hotel built over two stories of parking was unanimously rejected by the South Palm Beach Town Council in October 2007. The established comprehensive plan limits new buildings to six-stories over one-level of parking.

On September 18, 2009, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting expressed concerns about the redevelopment. It recommended that the Town of Palm Beach respond to citizens' negative opinions before adopting the amendments and ensure that development approval conditions address problems with the use, height limits, and negative impacts on the beaches.

The Paloka family tried to change the town codes to allow a bigger building such as a 14-story condominium and "were willing to build the town a public safety building and new town hall to sweeten the deal." They increased business at the property during 2011 and were planning capital improvements, but foreclosure proceedings began. Kosova Realty filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2012.

In November 2012, the operation was purchased by Paragon Acquisition Group of Boca Raton, a distressed property development company, with plans to improve and revive the facility and "possibility of a development project in the future." DDG then partnered with investor Gary Cohen of Paragon on the development. According to the CEO of developer DDG, Joseph A. McMillan, Jr., in 2012 a DDG affiliate paid $8.25 million for the 1.1 acre site. Although the property has received minor renovations and is being managed as a hotel and restaurant, the long-term prospects for it are for condominiums according to the CEO of Paragon.

The current zoning for oceanfront property in the town allows 33 units per acre, while a more dense project would require a referendum. Plans by DDG were announced for 30 residential units to be built above a one-story parking garage. The old motel and restaurant on the site were demolished in April 2016. Marketing for the new 30-unit building featured amenities such as a concierge service, a dog park, and a private jet service. In June 2018, the building "officially topped out, reaching its full height of seven stories." September 2019 marked the completion of the building.

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Stacy Street, Florida

Stacy Street is a residential street and surrounding census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. In the 2010 and 2020 US Census, the CDP is misspelled as Stacey Street. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 978 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Stacy Street stretches west from Haverhill Road for 0.4 mi to a T intersection, where North and South Stacy Streets, two dead-end streets, lead in both directions. Stacy Street Park is located at the Haverhill Road intersection, and Hope-Centennial Elementary School is near the west end.

The CDP is located at 26.69917°N, -80.12611°W (26.699083, -80.126016).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.31 km$2$ (0.12 mi2), all land.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 978 people, 164 households, and 108 families residing in the CDP.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 858 people, 300 households, and 300 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 958 people, 258 households, and 199 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,362.6/km$2$ (8,354.6/mi2). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 937.2/km$2$ (2,328.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 43.01% White (14.6% were Non-Hispanic White), 50.52% African American, 0.63% Asian, 2.61% from other races, and 3.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.92% of the population.

In 2000, there were 258 households, out of which 56.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.5% were married couples living together, 34.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.62 and the average family size was 3.79.

As of 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 39.2% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 10.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $25,950, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $19,091 versus $19,597 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,449. About 28.8% of families and 35.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 52.89% of all residents, while Spanish made up 43.01%, and French Creole was the mother tongue for 4.09% of the population.

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Tequesta, Florida

Tequesta is an incorporated village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is the northernmost municipality in the Miami metropolitan area, which according to the 2020 United States Census, had a total population of 6,158 South Florida residents.

History
Tequesta was founded in the 1950s as a planned community centered on the Tequesta Country Club. Tequesta was named after the Tequesta people that originally inhabited the area. The village was incorporated in 1957.

Geography
The Village of Tequesta is located at 26.96083°N, -80.09667°W (26.960867, –80.096620).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km$2$), of which 1.8 square miles (4.5 km$2$) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km$2$) (20.81%) is water.

Most of the village is located on the mainland but parts of the village are on Jupiter Island in Martin County, with small sections both north and south of the unincorporated, county-owned Coral Cove Park.

Going to and from Tequesta from the South or East requires going over a bridge. Starting March 13, 2023, the Jupiter Federal Bridge will be closed for roughly 20 months to construct two 11-foot travel lanes, 7-foot bicycle lanes and 8-foot sidewalks in each direction. The new bridge will have up to 42 feet of vertical clearance, and the navigable-channel width will be increased to 125 feet also.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,158 people, 2,786 households, and 1,803 families residing in the village.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,629 people, 2,490 households, and 1,567 families residing in the village.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 5,273 people, 2,344 households, and 1,521 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,013.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,834 housing units at an average density of 1,619.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.97% White (95.8% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.47% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.

In 2000, there were 2,344 households out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.75.

In 2000, the village the population was spread out with 19.1% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $58,825, and the median income for a family was $72,683. Males had a median income of $51,563 versus $31,855 for females. The per capita income for the village was $34,974. About 1.6% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English spoken as a first language made up 95.24% of all residents, while Spanish as a mother tongue accounted for 4.76% of the population.

Notable people

 * Ryan Berube, Olympic swimming gold medalist, 1996 4 × 200 m freestyle
 * Mark Calcavecchia, PGA Tour golfer
 * Keith Hernandez, Major League Baseball player, 1979 National League co-MVP
 * Steve Marino, PGA Tour golfer
 * Joe Namath, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
 * Jo Ann Pflug, film and TV actress
 * Burt Reynolds, actor
 * Tom Rooney, Representative from Florida's 17th congressional district
 * Scott Sharp, auto racer, 2001 Indianapolis 500 pole winner, 14-time Indianapolis 500 starter, 1996 Indy Racing League champion and Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona 2-time champion
 * Bob Shaw, Major League Baseball player, pitched in 1959 World Series for the Chicago White Sox

Churches

 * Mary, Mother of the Light Maronite Catholic Church
 * St Jude Catholic Church
 * First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta-Jupiter
 * The Church of the Good Shepherd
 * Jupiter-Tequesta Church of Christ, Martin County
 * Tequesta's First Baptist Church

Education
The Village of Tequesta has one private Christian elementary school: Good Shepherd Episcopal School (PreK–6); and two Christian preschools: Christ the King Lutheran Preschool, and First Presbyterian Preschool. Residents living in the Village of Tequesta who wish to attend public school in Palm Beach County are zoned for schools in the town of Jupiter, including Limestone Creek Elementary, Jupiter Elementary, Jupiter Middle School, and Jupiter Community High School. Those who live in Martin County are zoned for Hobe Sound Elementary, Murray Middle School, and South Fork High School.

Fire Rescue
The Tequesta Fire Rescue department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of the village. They operate from Station 85, located in the village's Public Safety Facility (Engine 85, Engine 285, Truck 85, Rescue 85, Rescue 285).

Law Enforcement
The Tequesta Police Department consists of approximately 20 sworn officers, and is headquartered in the village's Public Safety Facility.

Media
Tequesta is the city of license for West Palm Beach's ABC affiliate, WPBF. While WPBF and the rest of West Palm Beach's television stations serve Tequesta, WPBF has no physical presence in the village.

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Villages of Oriole, Florida

Villages of Oriole was a former census-designated place (CDP) and current unincorporated place in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,758 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Villages of Oriole is located at 26.45917°N, -80.15556°W (26.459218, -80.155569).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 km2, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 4,758 people, 3,072 households and 1,517 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,783.6 /km2. There were 3,750 housing units at an average density of 1,405.7 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.33% White (98.8% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.29% African American, 0.04% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

In 2000, there were 3,072 households, of which 0.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.6% were non-families. 47.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 45.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.55 and the average family size was 2.04.

In 2000, 0.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 0.2% from 18 to 24, 1.5% from 25 to 44, 6.3% from 45 to 64, and 91.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 77 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.1 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $30,719 and the median family income was $40,884. Males had a median income of $21,083 compared with $24,297 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,496. About 3.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

English was the first language for 92.70% of all residents, while Yiddish accounted for 5.90%, Italian made up 0.75%, and Hungarian was the mother tongue for 0.64% of the population.

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Wellington, Florida

Wellington is a village just west of West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County and 66 mi north of Miami. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area and the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 61,637 according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making it the most populous village in the state.

History
In the 1950s, Charles Oliver Wellington, an accountant from Massachusetts, purchased about 18,000 acre of central Palm Beach County swampland located south of Florida State Road 80 (locally known as Southern Boulevard) and west of U.S. Route 441. Wellington named the property Flying Cow Ranch, due to his other occupation as an aviator and his initials spelling the word "cow". The ranch became protected against floodwaters from the Everglades after the United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed a levee to the south of the property between 1952 and 1953. Following his death in 1959, his son Roger inherited the property. The family sold 1200 acre at $300 per acre to Arthur William "Bink" Glisson, Charles' agent. Glisson sold the land for $1,000 per acre within the following several months. Many other farmers began purchasing or leasing portions of the Flying Cow Ranch in the 1960s. About 2,000 acre were used for growing strawberries at one point, which was claimed to be the largest strawberry patch in the world.

After Roger Wellington sold 7,200 acre of land to developer Jim Nall of Fort Lauderdale in 1972, the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal by the Acme Drainage District for the area to become a planned unit development. Among the first projects included the development of 150 acre (0.61 km2) Lake Wellington and the construction of a golf course, a country club, and residential neighborhoods. Following acquisition of the project in the late 1970s by Gould Florida Inc., the company built the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Aero Club, a neighborhood with a private airpark. The area's first official population count occurred during the 1980 Census, when Wellington was defined as a Census-designated place. A total of 4,622 people lived there at the time. Wellington functioned as a sprawling bedroom community with few shopping centers or restaurants until the 1990s.

A vote for incorporation of the village of Wellington was held on November 7, 1995, with 3,851 votes in support and 3,713 votes in opposition, a margin of just 138 votes. Wellington officially became a village on December 31, 1995, as a state revenue sharing program required it to exist in 1995 in order to be eligible for funding in 1996. The village became Palm Beach County's 38th municipality and the ninth most populous city in the county at the time, with approximately 28,000 residents. The first village council elections were held on March 12, 1996. None of the candidates for any of the five seats secured a majority of the votes, forcing runoffs to be held on March 26. The first elected village council members were Paul Adams, Michael McDonough, Tom Wenham, Carmine Priore, and Kathy Foster. Two days later, the council held its first meeting and selected Foster for mayor, Priore for vice mayor, and Colin Baenziger for village manager.

It has now become known as an international center for equestrian sports.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 31.4 sqmi, of which 31.0 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi is water (0.99%).

Climate
As typical in Palm Beach County and South Florida, Wellington has a tropical climate, with two main seasons: warm and dry and hot and wet.

Winters are mild to warm and humidity levels are relatively low. During the coolest month, January, average high temperatures are around 75 F and lows around 55 F. It is not unusual though for winter temperatures to reach 83 F.

Summertime is rainy season in South Florida and humidity levels increase dramatically. During the hottest month, July, high temperatures are around 92 F with lows around 75 F. South Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes at this time of year.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 61,637 people, 21,495 households, and 16,654 families residing in the village.

As of 2015, the median income for a household in the village was $77,233. The per capita income for the village was $40,726. About 2.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 56,508 people, 17,680 households, and 13,916 families residing in the village.

2000 census
In 2000, there were 12,938 households, out of which 69.7% were married couples, 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.25.

In 2000, the village the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $70,271, and the median income for a family was $77,078. Males had a median income of $53,244 versus $33,088 for females. The per capita income for the village was $30,726. About 2.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, 83.52% of residents spoke English as a first language, while 12.18% spoke Spanish, French accounted for 0.98%, French Creole for 0.79%, Italian made up 0.61%, and Vietnamese was the mother tongue of 0.47% of the population.

As of 2000, Wellington had the eighty-fifth highest percentage of Cuban residents in the US, with 3.27% of the village's population.

Arts and culture

The Wellington Amphitheater hosts movie nights, musical and comedy performances, and the Food Truck Invasion.

The Mall at Wellington Green, and the Old Wellington Mall, are located in Wellington.

The Palm Beach County Library System operates the Wellington Branch. It hosts seasonal events such as the annual Top Gun model aircraft show, the Barett-Jackson Auto auction, art and antique shows and holiday parades.

Equestrian sporting events
Wellington is known for its equestrian community and hosting equestrian events, notably show jumping, hunting, dressage and polo.

Wellington is host to the Winter Equestrian Festival, the largest and longest running horse show in the world from January to April. It holds more than forty weeks of equestrian competitions per year. A new expansion includes the Global Dressage Festival, begun in 2011. International competitors attend the equestrian events and social event held in the community.

Each year Wellington hosts several high-goal polo tournaments including the USPA Gold Cup and the U.S. Open Polo Championship at the Palm Beach International Polo Club. The International Polo Club was an idea created by players to build a facility to showcase the skills of the ponies and players. The arenas of play include three state-of-the-art playing fields and a stick and ball field. Brunches, charities, corporate events and more are hosted at the International Polo Club in Wellington.

Primary and secondary schools
The School District of Palm Beach County serves Wellington. Public schools in Wellington and schools serving Wellington include:

Public Elementary Schools

 * Wellington Elementary School
 * New Horizons Elementary School
 * Discovery Key Elementary School
 * Binks Forest Elementary School
 * Elbridge Gale Elementary School
 * Equestrian Trails Elementary School
 * Panther Run Elementary School

Public Middle Schools

 * Wellington Landings Middle School
 * Emerald Cove Middle School
 * Polo Park Middle School

Public High Schools

 * Wellington High School
 * Palm Beach Central High School

Media
Wellington is serviced by a few different mainstream news publications.
 * The Town-Crier Newspaper: First and longest operating local newspaper serving Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves, and surrounding areas.
 * Live Wellington: Owned and operated by the Sun Sentinel. Live focuses on news in Wellington.

Transportation
Wellington's public transportation consists of Palm Tran. It is also served by Palm Beach International Airport. Several highways pass through or near Wellington. U.S. Route 441 and State Road 7 jointly cross north-to-south in the eastern side of the village. Lake Worth Road, which is designated as State Road 802 to the east of Route 441/State Road 7, continues westward into Wellington. State Road 882 (locally known as Forest Hill Boulevard) also moves east-west partially through the village, before continuing westward and then northwestward to Southern Boulevard without the designation to the west of Route 441/State Road 7. Southern Boulevard (designated as both U.S. Route 98 and State Road 80), an east-to-west highway, lies just north of the village's northern boundary. Florida's Turnpike passes along the far eastern edge of Wellington, though the nearest entry and exit ramps are located at U.S. Route 98/State Road 80 and State Road 802, outside the municipal limits.

Public safety
The Village of Wellington receives both fire and police services on a contractual basis from Palm Beach County.

Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services. There are 4 fire stations assigned to the village:
 * Station 20 – Engine 20, Rescue 20, Brush 20;
 * Station 25 – Engine 25, Rescue 25, Brush 625;
 * Station 27 – Engine 27, Rescue 27, Brush 27;
 * Station 30 – Engine 30, Rescue 30.

Law Enforcement
Police protection for Wellington is provided by District 8 of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. District 8 operates from a sub-station located in the village, and is staffed by 68 sworn deputies and 6 civilian employees.

Notable people
• Stephanie Abrams, meteorologist for The Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia

• Daniel Bluman (born 1990), Colombian-born Israeli Olympic show jumping rider

• Jon Bostic, NFL linebacker

• Sean Burnett, MLB relief pitcher

• Ian Carey, recording artist and music producer

• Glenn Close, actress

• Fred Couples, golfer (former resident)

• Keith Creel, CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway

• Nacho Figueras, polo player and model

• Amy Fisher, the "Long Island Lolita"

• Bill Gates, Microsoft founder (seasonal resident)

• Margie Goldstein-Engle, equestrian

• Arin Hanson, online internet personality

• E. Hunter Harrison, Former CEO of Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway and CSX

• Angel Hernandez, MLB umpire

• Tyler Herron (1986–2021), baseball pitcher

• Jessie Hester, former NFL wide receiver, uncle of Devin Hester

• Neil Hirsch, founder of Telerate

• Jeremy Jacobs, owner of NHL's Boston Bruins, Chairman and CEO of Delaware North Companies

• Tommy Lee Jones, actor

• Raymond Kassar, former Chairman and CEO of Atari

• Erin Krakow, actress

• Joan Lunden, broadcaster

• Madonna, singer, actress

• Dave O'Brien, sports broadcaster

• Lou Pai, former CEO of Enron Energy Services

• Cassadee Pope, musician

• Curtis Pride, former MLB outfielder

• J. B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois

• Rommy Revson, inventor of the scrunchie

• Vanessa Rousso, professional poker player

• Jarrod Saltalamacchia, MLB baseball player

• Patti Scialfa, musician

• Chrystine Tauber, former President of U.S. Equestrian Federation

• Fred Taylor, retired NFL running back for Jacksonville Jaguars

• Vanilla Ice, rapper

• Nick Zano, actor

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