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Boca Pointe, Florida
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Location of Boca Pointe, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,302 |
| • Density | 2,867.7/sq mi (1,107.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-07285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867117 |
Boca Pointe was a community in Florida, United States. It was located near the city of Boca Raton in Palm Beach County. In 2000, about 3,302 people lived there. Even though it's not officially part of Boca Raton, many people think of it as being connected to the city.
Boca Pointe used to be called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a special area set up by the government for counting people. However, it was not included in the 2010 census. Today, it is known as an unincorporated place.
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Where is Boca Pointe Located?
Boca Pointe was found in Florida, a state in the southeastern United States. Its exact location was 26°20′10″N 80°09′40″W / 26.336145°N 80.161108°W.
The community covered a total area of about 3.0 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). All of this area was land, with no water.
Who Lived in Boca Pointe?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,174 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,302 | 51.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 3,302 people living in Boca Pointe. There were 1,824 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 1,136 were families.
The population density was about 1,108 people for every square kilometer. This means a lot of people lived in a relatively small area. There were also many housing units, around 2,089 in total.
Community Makeup in 2000
Most of the people living in Boca Pointe in 2000 were White. About 98.64% of residents identified as White. A smaller number of people were African American or Asian. About 3.36% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
In 2000, a small number of households (5.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.8%) were married couples living together. About 37.7% of households were not families.
Many people lived alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older. The average household had about 1.81 people. The average family had about 2.21 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, the community had a large number of older residents. About 52.9% of the population was 65 years old or older. Only 4.6% of the population was under 18. The average age in Boca Pointe was 66 years.
The median income for a household was about $90,476 per year. For families, the median income was even higher, around $104,601 per year. The average income per person was about $66,797.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Boca Pointe spoke English as their first language. This accounted for about 94.11% of all residents.
A smaller number of people spoke Spanish (4.87%) or French (1.00%) as their main language.
