North Palm Beach, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Palm Beach, Florida
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| Village of North Palm Beach | ||
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Parker Bridge
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| Motto(s):
"The Best Place to Live Under the Sun"
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Location of North Palm Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Palm Beach |
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| Incorporated | August 13, 1956 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.29 sq mi (13.70 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) | |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,162 | |
| • Density | 4,031.24/sq mi (1,556.58/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
33403, 33408, 33410
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-49600 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0287845 | |
| Website | Village of North Palm Beach | |
North Palm Beach is a village located in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 1956, the village won an award for being the best-planned community from the National Association of Home Builders. The North Palm Beach Country Club has a special golf course designed by famous golfer Jack Nicklaus. In 2020, about 13,162 people lived there.
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Exploring North Palm Beach
A Look at North Palm Beach's Past
In 1954, a man named John D. MacArthur bought a large piece of land in northern Palm Beach County. This land was about 2,600 acres (10.5 square kilometers). It used to belong to Harry Seymour Kelsey and later to Sir Harry Oakes. This area now includes North Palm Beach, along with other towns like Lake Park, Palm Beach Gardens, and Palm Beach Shores.
MacArthur started to develop North Palm Beach. This area was once mostly mangrove swamps and farmland. There were only a few roads like Monet Road and Johnson Dairy Road, and US 1 and Prosperity Farms Road.
The village officially became a town in 1956. At the same time, a lot of building happened. Workers dug out canals to create waterfront areas. A new main road, Lighthouse Drive, was built to connect Old Dixie Highway and the updated US 1. US 1 was made wider and became the main road for offices and town buildings. Sir Harry Oakes' old castle-like house on US 1 became the clubhouse for the North Palm Beach Country Club. This club is on an island surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway. You can reach it by three bridges.
From 1960 to 1961, Walter E. Thomas, Jr. was elected as the fourth Mayor of North Palm Beach. He and his family were one of the first families to move into the village in 1957.
Lake Park West Road was also extended and renamed Northlake Boulevard. This road became the main shopping area for the village.
The North Palm Beach Country Club is owned by the village and is open to everyone. It first opened in 1963. The original clubhouse was replaced in 2019 with a new one that looks like an Anglo-Caribbean style building.
Where is North Palm Beach Located?
North Palm Beach is located at 26°49′06″N 80°03′49″W / 26.818239°N 80.063714°W.
The village covers a total area of about 5.8 square miles (15 square kilometers). About 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers) of this is land, and 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers) is water. This means a good part of the village is covered by water!
Who Lives in North Palm Beach?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,684 | — | |
| 1970 | 9,035 | 236.6% | |
| 1980 | 11,344 | 25.6% | |
| 1990 | 11,343 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 12,064 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 12,015 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 13,162 | 9.5% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 13,162 people living in North Palm Beach. There were 6,232 households and 3,426 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 10,822 | 82.22% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 336 | 2.55% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 0.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 250 | 1.90% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 12 | 0.09% |
| Some other race (NH) | 43 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 449 | 3.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,239 | 9.41% |
| Total | 13,162 |
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 12,015 people living in North Palm Beach. There were 6,025 households and 3,186 families.
| North Palm Beach Demographics | |||
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| 2010 Census | North Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida |
| Total population | 12,015 | 1,320,134 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | –0.4% | +16.7% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 3,347.8/sq mi | 670.2/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 93.3% | 73.5% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 87.8% | 60.1% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 2.7% | 17.3% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 6.9% | 19.0% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
Cool Places to Visit in North Palm Beach
- The Florida Power & Light Office has a historical museum you can visit.
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a beautiful park located very close by.
- The Parker Bridge is a well-known landmark.
The North Palm Beach Library
The North Palm Beach Library serves the village. It first opened on October 4, 1969. The library offers many fun programs throughout the year. These include story-time for younger kids, talks by authors, meetings for genealogy groups (where people research their family history), book club discussions, and other special events.
Famous People from North Palm Beach
Many interesting people have lived in North Palm Beach:
- Jeff Atwater, who was the Chief Financial Officer for Florida.
- Gardner Dickinson, a professional golfer.
- Mike Douglas, a famous American entertainer.
- Ryan Klesko, a retired professional baseball player.
- Tom Lewis, who was a U.S. Representative.
- Jack Nicklaus, a very famous golfer and golf course designer.
- Elin Nordegren, a former model from Sweden.
- Sir Harry Oakes, one of the early developers of the area.
- Chris Cline, a billionaire known for coal mining.
- Larry Ellison, who helped start Oracle Corporation.
- Stanley Druckenmiller, a well-known investor and hedge fund manager.
- Lou Nanne, a retired NHL player and executive.
Images for kids
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Parker Bridge
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Seal of North Palm Beach
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Map of Florida highlighting North Palm Beach
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Flag of Palm Beach County, Florida
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