Lakeside Green, Florida facts for kids
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Lakeside Green, Florida
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Location of Lakeside Green, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,311 |
| • Density | 6,077.6/sq mi (2,346.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-38835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867167 |
Lakeside Green was once a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Today, it's known as an unincorporated place, meaning it's not officially a city or town but still has people living there. In the year 2000, about 3,311 people called Lakeside Green home.
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Where is Lakeside Green?
Lakeside Green is located in Florida. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 26°44′13″N 80°6′45″W / 26.73694°N 80.11250°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lakeside Green covers a total area of 1.4 square kilometers (which is about 0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Lakeside Green?
This section talks about the people who live in Lakeside Green. Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts everyone in the country. This count is called a census.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the number of people living in Lakeside Green changed:
- In 1990, there were 2,994 people.
- In 2000, the population grew to 3,311 people.
People and Homes in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 3,311 people living in Lakeside Green. These people lived in 1,366 different homes. Out of these homes, 795 were families.
The population was quite dense, with about 2,367 people per square kilometer (or 6,077 people per square mile). There were also 1,451 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity of Residents
In 2000, the people living in Lakeside Green came from many different backgrounds:
- About 76% were White.
- About 14% were Black or African American.
- A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
- Some people identified with other races or with two or more races.
- About 10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, about 26% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (about 44%) were married couples living together. About 11% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present.
The average home had about 2.22 people, and the average family had about 2.82 people.
The ages of people in Lakeside Green varied:
- About 18.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 34.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 39 years old.
Income and Languages
In 2000, the average income for a home in Lakeside Green was $45,833 per year. For families, the average income was $53,289 per year.
Most people in Lakeside Green spoke English as their first language (90%). About 10% of the population spoke Spanish as their first language.
