Hillsboro Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Hillsboro Beach, Florida
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| Town of Hillsboro Beach | |
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| Motto(s):
"Florida's Magnificent Mile"
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Location of Hillsboro Beach in Broward County, Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Settled (Hillsboro Beach Settlement) | c. 1922–1925 |
| Unofficially Incorporated (Town of Hillsboro Beach) | June 12, 1939 |
| Officially Incorporated (Town of Hillsboro Beach) | June 16, 1947 |
| Area | |
| • Town | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) 74.87% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Town | 1,987 |
| • Density | 5,428.96/sq mi (2,097.79/km2) |
| • Metro | 6,166,488 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33062
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 |
| FIPS code | 12-30850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284035 |
Hillsboro Beach, officially called the Town of Hillsboro Beach, is a small town in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,987 people lived there.
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History of Hillsboro Beach
The town got its name from the Earl of Hillsborough. He received large areas of land from the King of England. This happened when Florida was controlled by England.
Millionaires' Mile
A 3.2-mile (5.1 km) long road along Florida State Road A1A is the main road in town. It is officially known as "Hillsboro Mile." This road is famous for its many large mansions. Because of these fancy homes, locals and visitors often call it "Millionaires' Mile." The town's official motto also highlights this, calling it "Florida's Magnificent Mile."
Since the town's early days, its population grows a lot in winter. Many people come to enjoy the warmer weather.
Geography of Hillsboro Beach
Hillsboro Beach is located at 26°17′38″N 80°4′42″W / 26.29389°N 80.07833°W. It is in the northeastern part of Broward County. The town sits right along the Atlantic Ocean.
Hillsboro Beach is on the southern end of a barrier island. This island is also known as Deerfield Beach Island or Deerfield Cay.
Neighboring Areas
Hillsboro Beach is next to several other towns:
- To its north: Deerfield Beach
- To its west: Lighthouse Point (across the Intracoastal Waterway)
- To its south: Pompano Beach
- To its east: The Atlantic Ocean
The town has a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.8 km2). Most of this area, about 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (74.87%), is water. Only about 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2) is land.
Climate in Hillsboro Beach
Hillsboro Beach has a tropical climate. This is similar to the weather found in many parts of the Caribbean. It is one of the few places in the United States with this type of climate. It usually has a tropical savanna climate (Aw). It is also very close to a tropical monsoon climate (Am).
The area is in the USDA 10b Plant Hardiness zone. This means it's a good place for many warm-weather plants.
| Climate data for Hillsboro Beach, FL | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 90.0 (32.2) |
90.0 (32.2) |
92.0 (33.3) |
100.0 (37.8) |
99.0 (37.2) |
100.0 (37.8) |
101.0 (38.3) |
99.0 (37.2) |
99.0 (37.2) |
97.0 (36.1) |
96.0 (35.6) |
89.0 (31.7) |
101.0 (38.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 76.0 (24.4) |
77.0 (25.0) |
80.0 (26.7) |
83.0 (28.3) |
87.0 (30.6) |
90.0 (32.2) |
92.0 (33.3) |
92.0 (33.3) |
91.0 (32.8) |
87.0 (30.6) |
82.0 (27.8) |
78.0 (25.6) |
84.6 (29.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 58.0 (14.4) |
58.0 (14.4) |
62.0 (16.7) |
66.0 (18.9) |
71.0 (21.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
75.0 (23.9) |
75.0 (23.9) |
74.0 (23.3) |
71.0 (21.7) |
66.0 (18.9) |
61.0 (16.1) |
67.6 (19.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 25.0 (−3.9) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
32.0 (0.0) |
40.0 (4.4) |
50.0 (10.0) |
40.0 (4.4) |
53.0 (11.7) |
59.0 (15.0) |
57.0 (13.9) |
44.0 (6.7) |
35.0 (1.7) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
| 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) |
Population and People
The number of people living in Hillsboro Beach has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 84 | — | |
| 1960 | 437 | 420.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,181 | 170.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,554 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,748 | 12.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,163 | 23.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,875 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,987 | 6.0% | |
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Recent Census Information
In 2020, the town had 1,987 people. There were 1,173 households and 597 families living there. In 2010, there were 1,875 people, 979 households, and 514 families.
Most residents are White, but the town is becoming more diverse.
| Race | 2010 Population | 2020 Population | % in 2010 | % in 2020 |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,736 | 1,755 | 92.59% | 88.32% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 6 | 16 | 0.32% | 0.81% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.10% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 10 | 21 | 0.53% | 1.06% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Other race (not Hispanic) | 0 | 7 | 0.00% | 0.35% |
| Two or more races (not Hispanic) | 14 | 36 | 0.75% | 1.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 109 | 149 | 5.81% | 7.50% |
| Total | 1,875 | 1,987 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Hillsboro Beach
The Broward County Public Schools system serves the students in Hillsboro Beach. Students living in Hillsboro Beach attend these schools:
- Cresthaven Elementary School in Pompano Beach
- Crystal Lake Middle School in Pompano Beach
- Deerfield Beach High School in Deerfield Beach
Media and News
Hillsboro Beach is part of a large media market. This includes the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. This area is one of the biggest for radio and TV in the United States.
The main daily newspapers for the town are the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald. There are also Spanish versions of these newspapers. They are El Sentinel and El Nuevo Herald.
