Belle Glade Camp, Florida facts for kids
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Belle Glade Camp, Florida
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Location of Belle Glade Camp, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 1,141 |
| • Density | 2,380.3/sq mi (919.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-05225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867114 |
Belle Glade Camp was a small community in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It was once listed as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a special area the government counted for population. Today, it is known as an "unincorporated place." This means it does not have its own local government like a city does. In the year 2000, about 1,141 people lived there.
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Where is Belle Glade Camp Located?
Belle Glade Camp is found in Florida. Its exact location is 26°39′35″N 80°40′57″W / 26.65972°N 80.68250°W. This is a way to describe its spot on a map using latitude and longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Lived There?
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. Here is how the population of Belle Glade Camp changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,497 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,658 | 10.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,892 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,645 | −13.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,616 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,141 | −29.4% | |
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Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 1,141 people living in Belle Glade Camp. These people lived in 284 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 232 were families.
The population density was about 917 people per square kilometer. This means a lot of people lived in a small space. There were also 294 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lived in Belle Glade Camp?
People from many different backgrounds lived in Belle Glade Camp.
- About 13% of the people were White.
- About 70% were African American.
- A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander.
- About 11% were from other races.
- About 6% were from two or more races.
About 24% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Belle Glade Camp had children. About 54% of homes had kids under 18 years old. About 36% of households were married couples living together. In about 30% of homes, a female head of household lived without a husband.
The average household had about 4 people. The average family had about 4.35 people.
Age of Residents
The people in Belle Glade Camp were quite young.
- About 46% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 11% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44.
- About 13% were between 45 and 64.
- Only about 3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living there was 20 years old.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Belle Glade Camp spoke English as their first language (about 59%). Many also spoke French Creole (about 26%). A smaller group spoke Spanish (about 15%).
Schools in the Area
Students in Belle Glade Camp could attend these schools:
- Crestwood Middle School
- Glades Central High School
