Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida facts for kids
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Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida
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| Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony | ||
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Location of Jupiter Inlet Colony in Palm Beach County, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Palm Beach |
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| Founded | 1958 | |
| Incorporated | 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) | |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 | |
| • Density | 2,612.90/sq mi (1,009.65/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33469
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-35900 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285002 | |
Jupiter Inlet Colony is a small town in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the United States. It became an official town in 1959. This town is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 405 people lived there.
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Where is Jupiter Inlet Colony?
Jupiter Inlet Colony is located at the very southern tip of Jupiter Island. You can find it using these map coordinates: 26.947393 degrees North and 80.074616 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Town
- Beacon Ln.
- Colony Rd.
- Ocean Dr.
- Beach Rd. (County Road 707)
- Shelter Ln.
- Lighthouse Dr.
- Treasure Pl.
What is the Climate Like?
Jupiter Inlet Colony has a tropical climate, which is similar to the weather you find in many Caribbean islands. It's one of the few places in the main 48 states with this kind of climate. This means it's usually warm all year round. It often has a tropical savanna climate, which means it has a wet season and a dry season. It's also very close to having a tropical monsoon climate, which means it gets a lot of rain during certain times of the year.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 242 | — | |
| 1970 | 396 | 63.6% | |
| 1980 | 378 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 405 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 368 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 400 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 405 | 1.3% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, there were 405 people living in Jupiter Inlet Colony. These people made up 174 households, and 117 of those were families. A household means all the people living together in one home.
In 2010, there were 400 people, 198 households, and 135 families in the town. Most residents are White (non-Hispanic). In 2020, about 91.85% of the population was White (non-Hispanic). A small number of people were Asian (1.23%) or Black or African American (0.25%). About 3.95% of the people identified as being of two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 2.72% of the town's population in 2020.
Famous People From Jupiter Inlet Colony
Some well-known people have lived in Jupiter Inlet Colony:
- Perry Como, a famous singer, lived here for 29 years until he passed away in 2001.
- Alan Jackson, a country music star, moved to Jupiter Island.
- Olivia Newton-John, a singer and actress, lived here from 2009 to 2013.
- Kid Rock, a musician, still lives in Jupiter Inlet Colony.
- Tammy Wynette, a country music legend, also moved to Jupiter Island.
See also
In Spanish: Jupiter Inlet Colony para niños
