Atlantis, Florida facts for kids
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Atlantis, Florida
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| City of Atlantis | ||
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Location of Atlantis in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Florida | |
| County | Palm Beach | |
| Incorporated | June 19, 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,142 | |
| • Density | 1,572.69/sq mi (607.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33462
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-02500 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0302714 | |
| Website | https://www.atlantisfl.gov/ | |
Atlantis is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,142.
History
The modern history of what became known as the city of Atlantis originates in a ranch called Mulberry Farms, owned by Philip D. Lewis, a former Florida state senator. Lewis's Mission Company raised Brahman cattle on the land. In 1958, real estate developers Nathan Hunt and Paul Kintz purchased the land, and began the construction of what became a gated golf and country club community. The residential development, combined with a small amount of adjacent land for commercial use, was incorporated on June 19, 1959. Its first council was appointed, consisting of James Kintz as mayor, Nathan Hunt as vice mayor, and councilmen Paul Kintz, Marjorie Hunt and William Blakeslee.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the City of Atlantis is located in east central Palm Beach County at 26°35′36″N 80°6′16″W / 26.59333°N 80.10444°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), of which 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (2.84%) is water. It 834 acres (338 ha) borders the Lake Worth Drainage (L-14) Canal on the north, Lantana Road to the south, Military Trail to the west and Congress Avenue to the east.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2 | — | |
| 1970 | 425 | 21,150.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,325 | 211.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,653 | 24.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,005 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,005 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,142 | 6.8% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,770 | 1,766 | 88.28% | 82.45% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 25 | 47 | 1.25% | 2.19% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.05% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 48 | 57 | 2.39% | 2.66% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 15 | 0.00% | 0.70% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 12 | 47 | 0.60% | 2.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 149 | 210 | 7.43% | 9.80% |
| Total | 2,005 | 2,142 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,142 people, 845 households, and 517 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,005 people, 898 households, and 576 families residing in the city.
Economy
Atlantis is home to JFK Medical Center, site of the first reported case that turned out to be part of the 2001 anthrax attacks. It is the largest employer in Atlantis.
See also
In Spanish: Atlantis (Florida) para niños
