Century Village, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Century Village, Florida
unincorporated place
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Palm Beach
Area
• Total	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
• Land	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
• Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	7,616
• Density	7,588.1/sq mi (2,929.8/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	561, 728
FIPS code	12-11437
GNIS feature ID	1867125

Century Village in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a special kind of neighborhood. It's a community built for people who are 55 years old or older. Think of it as a place where adults can live and enjoy their retirement years. This article focuses on the Century Village located in West Palm Beach, which is in Palm Beach County.

About Century Village

There are actually four places called "Century Village" in South Florida. They were all built by the same company. Besides the one in West Palm Beach, you can find others in Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, and Pembroke Pines. All these communities are "gated," meaning they have controlled entrances for safety and privacy. This article is about the West Palm Beach location. It used to be a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). Now, it's known as an unincorporated place.

Who Lives Here?

In 2000, about 7,616 people lived in Century Village, West Palm Beach. It's a very busy place, with many homes close together. Most of the people living here are older adults, typically 65 years old or more. In fact, in 2000, about 84% of the residents were 65 or older. The average age was 78 years. This shows it's truly a community for seniors.

Languages Spoken

In 2000, most people in Century Village spoke English at home, about 86% of residents. However, many other languages were also spoken. Some of these included Yiddish, Spanish, German, and French. This mix of languages shows the diverse backgrounds of the people living in the community.