Palm Shores, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palm Shores, Florida
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| Town of Palm Shores | ||
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| Motto(s):
"The Little Town That Cares"
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Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Brevard |
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| Incorporated | 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
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| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,200 | |
| • Density | 2,000.00/sq mi (771.61/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| FIPS code | 12-54425 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288411 | |
Palm Shores is a small town located in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Palm Bay, Melbourne, and Titusville, Florida. In 2020, about 1,200 people lived in Palm Shores. This was an increase from 900 people in 2010.
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Where is Palm Shores Located?
Palm Shores is found along Florida's Space Coast. This area is famous for rocket launches. The town covers about 1.56 square kilometers (0.60 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
What is the Climate Like?
Palm Shores has a warm and sunny climate. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Palm Shores has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 202 | — | |
| 1980 | 77 | −61.9% | |
| 1990 | 210 | 172.7% | |
| 2000 | 794 | 278.1% | |
| 2010 | 900 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,200 | 33.3% | |
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Population in 2010 and 2020
In 2020, there were 1,200 people living in Palm Shores. They lived in 566 households. About 422 of these households were families. In 2010, there were 900 people in 328 households.
Most people in Palm Shores are White. However, the town is becoming more diverse. In 2020, about 74% of residents were White. Around 4% were Black or African American. About 3.75% were Asian. People of two or more races made up nearly 6% of the population. About 10.5% of residents were Hispanic or Latino.
See also
- In Spanish: Palm Shores para niños
