Highland Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Highland Beach, Florida
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| Town of Highland Beach | |
Highland Beach skyline
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Location of Highland Beach, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Incorporated | 1949 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,295 |
| • Density | 7,998.14/sq mi (3,089.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33487
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-30200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283999 |
| Website | Highland Beach official website: http://www.highlandbeach.us/ |
Highland Beach is a small town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. The town is about 50 miles north of Miami. It is also 28 miles south of Palm Beach. In 2020, about 4,295 people lived in Highland Beach.
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History of Highland Beach
Highland Beach became an official town in 1949. It was named for its slightly higher land compared to nearby areas. The town has very few businesses. This helps keep it mostly a place where people live. The two main businesses are The Delray Sands Resort and John P O'Grady Realty. The Delray Sands Resort used to be a Holiday Inn. Both businesses are in the same building.
Geography of Highland Beach
Highland Beach covers a total area of about 1.29 square miles (3.34 square kilometers). Most of this area is water. About 0.54 square miles (1.39 square kilometers) is land. The remaining 0.75 square miles (1.95 square kilometers) is water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
People of Highland Beach
Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 4,295 people living in Highland Beach. There were 2,094 households and 1,285 families in the town. Most residents were White (90.17%). About 5.36% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Asian (1.89%) and Black or African American (0.47%).
Population in 2010
The 2010 United States census showed 3,539 people living in Highland Beach. There were 1,962 households and 1,161 families. The population changed by -6.3% between 2000 and 2010. Most people were White or Caucasian (97.7%). About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Highland Beach (Florida) para niños
