Manalapan, Florida facts for kids
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Manalapan, Florida
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| Town of Manalapan | ||
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Location of Manalapan, 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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| Settled | 1889 | |
| Incorporated | 1931 | |
| Named for | Manalapan Township, New Jersey | |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.52 sq mi (27.25 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) | |
| • Water | 10.07 sq mi (26.09 km2) | |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 419 | |
| • Density | 937.36/sq mi (361.76/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33462
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-42700 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286344 | |
Manalapan is a small town located in Palm Beach County, Florida. It's part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 419 people lived there.
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Manalapan: A Florida Town's Story
How Manalapan Began
In 1889, a man named George H. K. Carter was given land here by U.S. President Benjamin Harrison. This land was not yet named.
Years later, in 1931, the area became an official town. This happened thanks to Harold Stirling Vanderbilt. He named it the "Town of Manalapan." Many of the first people who settled here came from a place called Manalapan, New Jersey. That's how the town got its name!
Mysteries and Important Events
Manalapan has been part of some interesting events. One puzzling mystery in Florida happened here. In 1955, a judge named Curtis Chillingworth and his wife, Marjorie, disappeared. They were last seen leaving a friend's house on their way to their home in Manalapan. Their bodies were never found, and the mystery was later linked to a fellow judge.
Another important event happened in 1977. The U.S. presidential yacht, called the Sequoia, was sold in Manalapan. This happened during the time of President Jimmy Carter. Selling the yacht was a way to show that the government wanted to save money.
In 2022, a very large property in Manalapan was bought by Larry Ellison for a huge amount of money. It became the most expensive home sale in Florida's history. This property is so big it even has tunnels under a road!
Where is Manalapan Located?
Manalapan is a small community right by the beach. Its exact location is 26°34′15″N 80°2′40″W / 26.57083°N 80.04444°W.
It has borders on all sides:
- To the north, it's next to the bridge and beach of Lantana, Florida.
- To the west, it borders the Lake Worth Lagoon.
- To the south, it's near the South Lake Worth Inlet, also known as "Boynton Inlet."
- To the east, it faces the wide Atlantic Ocean.
The town covers about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers), is water. Only a small part, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is land.
What is Manalapan's Climate Like?
Manalapan has a tropical climate. This means it's warm all year round, much like places in the Caribbean. It's one of the only areas in the United States (not including Hawaii or Alaska) that has this kind of weather.
Specifically, it often has a tropical savanna climate. This means it has a wet season and a dry season, but it's always warm. Sometimes, it can also feel like a tropical monsoon climate, with even more rain during the wet season.
Who Lives in Manalapan?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 40 | — | |
| 1950 | 54 | 35.0% | |
| 1960 | 62 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 205 | 230.6% | |
| 1980 | 329 | 60.5% | |
| 1990 | 312 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 321 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 406 | 26.5% | |
| 2020 | 419 | 3.2% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Manalapan has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1940, only 40 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 419 people. You can see how the number of residents has increased in the chart above.
Understanding the People of Manalapan
The table below shows the different groups of people who live in Manalapan. It looks at the racial makeup of the town, not including people of Hispanic or Latino background in the main racial categories.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 365 | 386 | 89.91% | 92.12% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 16 | 5 | 3.94% | 1.19% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 11 | 1.23% | 2.63% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 1 | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19 | 16 | 4.68% | 3.82% |
| Total | 406 | 419 |
In 2020, there were 419 people living in Manalapan. These people made up 162 households, and 105 of those were families. In 2010, there were 406 people, 152 households, and 104 families.
Famous People from Manalapan
Many interesting people have lived in Manalapan, including:
- F. Lee Bailey: A well-known criminal defense attorney.
- Geoff Brabham: A race car driver who won the IMSA GTP championship.
- Curtis Chillingworth: A judge from Palm Beach, Florida, who disappeared with his wife in 1955.
- Larry Ellison: A businessman who bought the most expensive home in Florida in 2022.
- Gloria Guinness: A Mexican socialite and fashion icon, married to Loel Guinness.
- Thomas "Loel" Guinness: A member of the famous Guinness beer family who also became rich in banking and real estate.
- Don King: A famous boxing promoter.
- Charles Peter McColough: The former chairman and CEO of Xerox.
- Generoso Pope, Jr.: He started the National Enquirer newspaper.
- Lois Pope: A kind person who gives money to good causes, and the widow of Generoso Pope, Jr.
- Hal Prewitt: A former Town Commissioner, artist, photographer, race car driver, and an early inventor in personal computer products.
- Tony Robbins: A famous self-help speaker who moved to Manalapan in 2013.
- Yanni: A well-known musician who lives in an oceanfront home.
See also
In Spanish: Manalapan para niños
