Haverhill, Florida facts for kids
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Haverhill, Florida
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| Town of Haverhill | |
Location of Haverhill, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Incorporated | May 3, 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,187 |
| • Density | 3,460.44/sq mi (1,335.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33415, 33417
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-29200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283819 |
Haverhill is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is a part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Haverhill became a town on May 3, 1950, and was named after the city of Haverhill, Massachusetts. The town is located in east-central Palm Beach County near the western periphery of the Palm Beach International Airport, and is also small geographically, encompassing just 0.63 square miles (1.6 km2). The population of the town was 2,187 as of the 2020 US Census.
History
In 1949, approximately 50 families living in the area began an effort to incorporate it into a town. A share of the first settlers being natives of Haverhill, Massachusetts, caused the name to be selected. A vote on the motion to incorporate occurred on May 3, 1950. A total 59 out of 65 registered voters in Haverhill attended, who voted 42–17 in favor of incorporation. Ray Cox became the first mayor; other officers included Mrs. Fred Raulerson as town clerk, Tom Steele as town marshal, and Don Boyd, Henry Franklin, Paul Huffman, Myron V. Kelly, and A. J. Ward as town council members. The first census of the town, taken in 1960, recorded a population of 442. In the mid 1960s, construction began on a town hall, completed in August 1967 at a cost of $25,000. The town hall is a one-story building located at 4585 Charlotte Street near the eastern edge of the town. The town council is composed of five seats including the vice mayor and mayor. The current mayor is Jay Foy.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Haverhill is located at 26°41′25″N 80°7′15″W / 26.69028°N 80.12083°W (26.690310, –80.120913).
Although surrounded by unincorporated areas, Haverhill is located just west-northwest of the Palm Beach International Airport and borders the census-designated places of Lake Belvedere Estates, Royal Palm Estates, and Stacy Street.
The Town of Haverhill includes Haverhill Park, a county park located on 5470 Belvedere Road. The town hall is also adjacent to, and operates the Tommy Plyler Baseball Field (little league)
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 442 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,034 | 133.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,249 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,058 | −15.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,454 | 37.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,873 | 28.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,187 | 16.8% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 851 | 564 | 45.44% | 25.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 414 | 630 | 22.10% | 28.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 1 | 0.27% | 0.05% |
| Asian (NH) | 33 | 59 | 1.76% | 2.70% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 4 | 16 | 0.21% | 0.73% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 19 | 68 | 1.01% | 3.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 547 | 849 | 29.20% | 38.82% |
| Total | 1,873 | 2,187 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,187 people, 685 households, and 570 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,873 people, 677 households, and 516 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Haverhill (Florida) para niños
