Palm Beach Shores, Florida facts for kids
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Palm Beach Shores, Florida
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| Town of Palm Beach Shores | ||
Aerial view of Palm Beach Shores, Florida
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| Motto(s):
"Best Little Town in Florida"
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Location of Palm Beach Shores 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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| Settled (Inlet City Settlement) | 1906 | |
| Incorporated (Town of Palm Beach Shores) | 1947 | |
| Formally Incorporated (Town of Palm Beach Shores) | 1951 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Commission-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) | |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,330 | |
| • Density | 4,539.25/sq mi (1,751.78/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33404
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-54150 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288392 | |
Palm Beach Shores is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 1,330 at the 2020 US census.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Palm Beach Shores is located on Singer Island at 26°46′41″N 80°2′4″W / 26.77806°N 80.03444°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2). 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (34.21%) is water.
The town occupies the southern tip of Singer Island. It borders the City of Riviera Beach on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Lake Worth Lagoon on the west. On the south, the Palm Beach Inlet separates it from the town of Palm Beach. Florida's easternmost point is in Palm Beach Shores. The town contains many mid-century homes, many of which have been restored or are being restored, giving the town the charming character of "a slice of old Florida".
Climate
The Town of Palm Beach Shores has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 885 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,214 | 37.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,232 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,040 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,269 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,142 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,330 | 16.5% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,095 | 1,193 | 95.88% | 89.70% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 13 | 18 | 1.14% | 1.35% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.09% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 19 | 0.18% | 1.43% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.08% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 4 | 44 | 0.35% | 3.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27 | 55 | 2.36% | 4.14% |
| Total | 1,142 | 1,330 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,330 people, 635 households, and 319 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,142 people, 521 households, and 225 families residing in the town.
Education
Palm Beach Shores is served by the School District of Palm Beach County, but there are no public or private schools within the town.
Notable people
- Arthur Octavius Edwards (1876–1960), founder and developer of Palm Beach Shores
- John D. MacArthur (1897–1978), insurance and real estate magnate and philanthropist, had a house on Singer Island with his wife Catherine T. MacArthur. He later resided at his well-known "Colonnades" hotel in Palm Beach Shores. Paul Harvey would frequently broadcast from the Colonnades, and the television series "Treasure Isle", and, later, Burt Reynolds "B.L Stryker" were filmed there. Noted artist and stylist Ilis (Donne) Price was an early resident
See also
In Spanish: Palm Beach Shores para niños
