Deerfield Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Deerfield Beach
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Deerfield Beach with pier in background
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Location within the state of Florida
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Florida | |
| County | Broward | |
| Incorporated as Deerfield (town) | June 11, 1925 | |
| Incorporated as Deerfield Beach (town) | May 12, 1939 | |
| Incorporated as Deerfield Beach (city) | June 13, 1945 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor–council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.22 sq mi (42.01 km2) | |
| • Land | 14.95 sq mi (38.71 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) 7.12% | |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 86,859 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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86,772 | |
| • Rank | 201st in the United States 14th in Florida |
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| • Density | 5,804.15/sq mi (2,241.59/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Codes |
33441–33443
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 | |
| FIPS code | 12-16725 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0281460 | |
Deerfield Beach is a city located in Broward County, Florida, United States. It's just south of the Palm Beach County line. In 2020, about 86,859 people lived there, making it one of the largest cities in Broward County. Deerfield Beach is about 41 miles north of Miami and is part of the big Miami metropolitan area.
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History of Deerfield Beach
The story of Deerfield Beach began in 1890. A small group of people settled near the Hillsboro River and called their new home Hillsborough. By 1898, more people had moved there, and the town got its own post office. They renamed the town Deerfield because many deer used to graze along the river.
In the early 1900s, the Florida East Coast Railroad built tracks through Deerfield on its way to Miami. The first settlers were mostly farmers. They grew crops like pineapples, tomatoes, and beans. They also fished in the Intracoastal Waterway. Deerfield was mainly a farming town for a long time.
In 1939, the town's name was changed to Deerfield Beach. This was done to let tourists know that the town had a beautiful beach. In 1952, the first wooden pier was built at Deerfield Beach.
Geography and Climate
Deerfield Beach covers about 16.22 square miles (42.01 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 1.27 square miles (3.30 square kilometers) is water. A small part of the land is on Deerfield Beach Island (DBI).
Weather in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach has a warm, tropical climate. This means it has hot summers with lots of thunderstorms. The winters are usually drier with less rain.
In summer, from June to August, the average temperatures are usually in the 80s Fahrenheit (around 27-32 degrees Celsius). In winter, from December to February, temperatures are typically in the 60s Fahrenheit (around 15-20 degrees Celsius). July is often the hottest month, and February is usually the coolest. The highest temperature ever recorded was 101°F (38°C) in 1981, and the lowest was 21°F (-6°C) in 1995.
Deerfield Beach gets about 57 inches (145 cm) of rain each year. The summer months are usually much wetter than the winter months. June is the wettest month, with about 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) of rain on average.
| Climate data for Deerfield Beach, FL | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 90 (32) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
99 (37) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
96 (36) |
89 (32) |
101 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
77 (25) |
80 (27) |
83 (28) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
92 (33) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
82 (28) |
78 (26) |
85 (29) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
58 (14) |
62 (17) |
66 (19) |
71 (22) |
74 (23) |
75 (24) |
75 (24) |
74 (23) |
71 (22) |
66 (19) |
61 (16) |
68 (20) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 25 (−4) |
21 (−6) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
50 (10) |
40 (4) |
53 (12) |
59 (15) |
57 (14) |
44 (7) |
35 (2) |
28 (−2) |
21 (−6) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.78 (71) |
2.85 (72) |
3.0 (76) |
3.4 (86) |
5.73 (146) |
7.31 (186) |
5.94 (151) |
6.91 (176) |
7.01 (178) |
5.73 (146) |
4.24 (108) |
2.46 (62) |
57.36 (1,457) |
| Source: Weather.com | |||||||||||||
People of Deerfield Beach
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,483 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,850 | 24.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,088 | 12.9% | |
| 1960 | 9,573 | 358.5% | |
| 1970 | 16,662 | 74.1% | |
| 1980 | 39,193 | 135.2% | |
| 1990 | 46,325 | 18.2% | |
| 2000 | 64,583 | 39.4% | |
| 2010 | 75,018 | 16.2% | |
| 2020 | 86,859 | 15.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 86,772 | 15.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1930–1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2022 |
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Deerfield Beach is a diverse city with people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, the population was 86,859.
Many different languages are spoken in homes across Deerfield Beach. While English is the most common language, many residents also speak Spanish, French, or Haitian Creole. This mix of languages shows how many different cultures live in the city.
Fun Things to Do
Deerfield Beach has several interesting places to visit and enjoy nature.
Parks and Nature Spots
- Deerfield Beach Arboretum: A beautiful garden where you can see many different types of trees and plants.
- Deerfield Island Park: An island park that you can reach by boat, offering trails and wildlife.
- Quiet Waters Park: A large park with lots of activities like water skiing, fishing, and a water park.
- Deerfield Beach Island (DBI): A lovely beach area perfect for swimming and relaxing.
Libraries
If you love to read, Deerfield Beach has two libraries that are part of the Broward County Library system:
- Century Plaza
- Percy White
Schools in Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach has several public schools managed by Broward County Public Schools. There are also private schools available.
Elementary Schools
- Deerfield Beach Elementary School
- Deerfield Park Elementary School
- Park Ridge Elementary School
- Quiet Waters Elementary School
- Tedder Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Deerfield Beach Middle School
- Lyons Creek Middle School (in Coconut Creek)
- Crystal Lake Middle School (in Pompano Beach)
High Schools
- Deerfield Beach High School
- Monarch High School (in Coconut Creek)
- Blanche Ely High School (in Pompano Beach)
Private Schools
- Highlands Christian Academy
- St. Ambrose Catholic School
Getting Around
Transportation
- Deerfield Beach station: This train station, opened in 1926, serves both Amtrak and Tri-Rail trains.
- Broward County Transit: This public bus system helps people get around the city and county.
Media and News
Deerfield Beach is part of a large media area that includes Miami and Fort Lauderdale. This means residents can get news from big newspapers like the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald. There are also local newspapers like The Observer and the Deerfield Times that focus on news just for Deerfield Beach.
Famous People from Deerfield Beach
Many talented people have come from Deerfield Beach, including athletes and artists:
- Eli Abaev: A basketball player.
- Jamie Foy: A professional skateboarder who was named "Skater of the Year" in 2017.
- Jerry Jeudy: An NFL player for the Cleveland Browns.
- Canton Jones: A Christian hip-hop artist.
- James Pierre: An NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Jason Pierre-Paul: An NFL player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Denard Robinson: A former NFL player for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Devin Singletary: An NFL player for the New York Giants.
- BLP Kosher: A rapper.
Sister City
Deerfield Beach has one sister city, which is a special partnership with another city in a different country. Its sister city is Acre, Israel.
Images for kids
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Deerfield Beach
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Palm trees along Deerfield Beach
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Deerfield Beach City Hall
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Deerfield Beach Station, opened in 1926, serves Amtrak and Tri-Rail.
See also
In Spanish: Deerfield Beach para niños
