Golden Lakes, Florida facts for kids
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Golden Lakes, Florida
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Location of Golden Lakes, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
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| • Total | 6,694 |
| • Density | 2,831.0/sq mi (1,093.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-26460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867146 |
Golden Lakes was a community located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It used to be called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area that the government counted for population, but it wasn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Today, it is known as an unincorporated place, which means it's still a community but doesn't have its own city government. In the year 2000, about 6,694 people lived there.
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Where is Golden Lakes Located?
Golden Lakes is found in the state of Florida. It is located at specific coordinates: 26.700193 degrees North and 80.167371 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Golden Lakes covers a total area of about 6.1 square kilometers (which is about 2.4 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lived in Golden Lakes?
The population of Golden Lakes changed over time. Here's a quick look:
- In 1990, there were 3,867 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 6,694 people.
A Look at the People in 2000
In 2000, when the last census was taken for Golden Lakes, there were 6,694 people living there. The area was quite populated, with about 1,095 people per square kilometer. There were also many homes, with about 615 housing units per square kilometer.
Most people in Golden Lakes identified as White (about 68.93%). A significant number were also African American (about 22.59%). Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 16.03% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Golden Lakes came from all age groups:
- About 22.0% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 31.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Golden Lakes was 38 years.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Golden Lakes spoke English as their first language (about 77.57%). Other languages spoken included Spanish (about 15.49%), French Creole (about 3.11%), and Yiddish (about 1.55%). Some residents also spoke Arabic, German, and Italian.
