Palm Beach Shores, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 1,330 people lived here.
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Exploring Palm Beach Shores
Palm Beach Shores is found on Singer Island. It's a unique spot because Florida's easternmost point is right here! The town is known for its charming older homes. Many of these houses have been fixed up, giving the town a special "old Florida" feel.
Where is Palm Beach Shores?
The town sits at the southern tip of Singer Island. To its north is the city of Riviera Beach. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east, and Lake Worth Lagoon is to the west. To the south, the Palm Beach Inlet separates it from the town of Palm Beach.
Palm Beach Shores covers about 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2). About 0.29 square miles (0.76 km2) of this is land, and the rest is water.
What's the Weather Like?
Palm Beach Shores has a tropical climate, much like places in the Caribbean. This is special because it's one of the only areas in the main 48 states with this type of weather. It usually has a tropical savanna climate, which means it's warm all year with wet and dry seasons.
People and Population
The town's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in Palm Beach Shores during different census counts:
| 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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Who Lives in Palm Beach Shores?
The United States census collects information about the people living in a town. In 2020, there were 1,330 people living in Palm Beach Shores. These people made up 635 households and 319 families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people in Palm Beach Shores, based on the 2010 and 2020 census data:
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,095 | 1,193 | 95.88% | 89.70% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 13 | 18 | 1.14% | 1.35% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0 | 0.09% | 0.00% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 2 | 19 | 0.18% | 1.43% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (not Hispanic) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.08% |
| Two or more races (not Hispanic) | 4 | 44 | 0.35% | 3.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27 | 55 | 2.36% | 4.14% |
| Total | 1,142 | 1,330 |
Education in Palm Beach Shores
The School District of Palm Beach County serves Palm Beach Shores. However, there are no public or private schools located directly within the town itself. Students from Palm Beach Shores attend schools in nearby communities.
Famous People from Palm Beach Shores
- Arthur Octavius Edwards (1876–1960): He was the person who founded and helped develop Palm Beach Shores.
- John D. MacArthur (1897–1978): A very successful businessman in insurance and real estate. He had a house on Singer Island and later lived at his famous "Colonnades" hotel in Palm Beach Shores. This hotel was a popular spot, even used for TV shows like "Treasure Isle" and "B.L Stryker."
See also
In Spanish: Palm Beach Shores para niños
