Jupiter Island, Florida facts for kids
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Jupiter Island, Florida
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| Town of Jupiter Island | ||
View of the town's beachfront on Jupiter Island
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Location in Martin County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Martin | |
| Incorporated | 1953 | |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.27 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) | |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 804 | |
| • Density | 296.68/sq mi (114.54/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33455
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| Area code(s) | 772 | |
| FIPS code | 12-35925 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1675447 | |
Jupiter Island is a small town located on a narrow strip of land called a barrier island. This island is also named Jupiter Island. It's found in Martin County, Florida, in the United States. The town is part of Florida's beautiful Treasure Coast.
Jupiter Island is known for its stunning beaches and luxurious homes. Many famous and successful people live here. In 1999, Worth magazine even said it had the highest median home sale prices in the country. It also has one of the highest average incomes per person in the U.S. In 2020, about 804 people lived in the town.
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Geography of Jupiter Island
Jupiter Island is located at coordinates 27°3′26″N 80°6′49″W / 27.05722°N 80.11361°W. It stretches along the barrier island from the border of Palm Beach County in the south. To the north, it reaches the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge.
The town has water on both sides. To the west, it's bordered by Hobe Sound and South Jupiter Narrows. To the east, you'll find the vast Atlantic Ocean. The total area of the town is about 3.6 square miles (9.27 square kilometers). About 2.7 square miles (7.02 square kilometers) of this is land, and 0.9 square miles (2.25 square kilometers) is water.
Climate on Jupiter Island
Jupiter Island enjoys a tropical climate. This type of climate is similar to what you would find in many parts of the Caribbean. It's special because it's one of the only places in the mainland U.S. with this kind of weather.
More specifically, it has a tropical savanna climate. This means it usually has warm temperatures all year round. It also has a wet season and a dry season.
Population and People
The population of Jupiter Island has changed over the years. In 1960, only 114 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 804 people.
Here's how the population has grown:
- 1960: 114 people
- 1970: 295 people
- 1980: 364 people
- 1990: 549 people
- 2000: 620 people
- 2010: 817 people
- 2020: 804 people
Who Lives on Jupiter Island?
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 804 people living in 332 households. About 194 of these households were families.
Most people living in Jupiter Island are of White background. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identify as being of two or more races. About 4.23% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Ancestry Groups
Many residents of Jupiter Island have family roots from different parts of the world. As of 2017, the largest self-reported ancestry groups include:
Famous People from Jupiter Island
Many well-known people from sports and entertainment have lived in Jupiter Island.
Sports and Entertainment
- Celine Dion, a famous singer
- Alan Jackson, a country music singer
- Greg Norman, a professional golfer
- Gary Player, a professional golfer
- Nick Price, a professional golfer
- Lee Trevino, a professional golfer
- Tiger Woods, a very famous professional golfer
- Venus Williams, a professional tennis player
- Nick Saban, a well-known former football coach
See also
In Spanish: Isla Júpiter (Florida) para niños
