Jupiter Farms, Florida facts for kids
Jupiter Farms is a community in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Jupiter Farms, locally known as "The Farms", is located west of Florida's Turnpike on Indiantown Road (County Road 706), the major highway through the community. The exact population is unknown. In 2010 the population was approximately 12,000. "The Farms" is composed of roughly 15 square miles (39 km2) of land.
Geography
Jupiter Farms is located at 26°55′13″N 80°12′43″W / 26.92028°N 80.21194°W. It is located west of the Town of Jupiter.
- To the north: Hobe Sound
- To the northwest: Indiantown
- To the south: Palm Beach Gardens
- To the east: Jupiter
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,994 people in 3,829 households residing in the CDP. The population density was 800.9 inhabitants per square mile (309.2/km2). There were 4,437 housing units.
Points of interest
- Jupiter Farms Park
Notable residents
- Actor Burt Reynolds previously owned Burt Reynolds Ranch of 152 acres (620,000 m2) off Jupiter Farms Road. It is now the site of a luxury home development.
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