Pompano Beach Highlands, Florida facts for kids
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Pompano Beach Highlands, Florida
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Location of Pompano Beach Highlands, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,505 |
| • Density | 4,834.8/sq mi (1,866.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-58075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289164 |
Pompano Beach Highlands was a special area in Broward County, Florida. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counted its population, but it wasn't an official city. In 2000, about 6,505 people lived there. In late 2004, the people living in this area voted. They decided to join the nearby city of Pompano Beach.
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History of Pompano Beach Highlands
Homes started being built in Pompano Beach Highlands in the mid-1950s. A company called Mackle and an architect named James Vensel planned the community. They designed four main types of homes. These houses were built on lots that were about 75 feet by 100 feet.
Home Styles and Features
The homes were single-story buildings made of concrete blocks. They had large windows and open spaces inside. The outside of the houses was kept simple. However, some models had cool, modern touches. For example, the "Lime Beach" model had unique roof designs. These designs gave a stylish look to the otherwise rectangular houses.
Marketing and Growth
The developers advertised these homes all over the country. They even placed ads in popular magazines like Life. The houses were sold at low prices. Also, people could buy them with small down payments. This made it easy for many retired people to buy homes. Some even bought them without seeing them first, just by mail!
Geography of Pompano Beach Highlands
Pompano Beach Highlands is located in Florida. Its exact coordinates are 26°17′7″N 80°6′9″W / 26.28528°N 80.10250°W.
Area and Land Use
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area of Pompano Beach Highlands was about 3.5 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). All of this area was land. There were no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 5,014 | — | |
| 1980 | 16,154 | 222.2% | |
| 1990 | 17,915 | 10.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,505 | −63.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 6,505 people living in Pompano Beach Highlands. These people lived in 2,330 households. A household is like a home where people live together. There were also 1,556 families. The area had about 1,860 people per square kilometer.
Housing and Diversity
There were 2,506 housing units in total. A housing unit is a place where someone can live. About 717 housing units were found per square kilometer. The people living in Pompano Beach Highlands came from many different backgrounds.
Age and Gender Distribution
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. About 36.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people living there was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107 males.
Household Income
The average income for a household in Pompano Beach Highlands was about $33,846 per year. For families, the average income was about $36,667 per year. The average income per person was $16,310. About 12.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 17.5% of those under 18.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Pompano Beach Highlands spoke English at home. This was about 69.54% of residents. Other languages spoken included Spanish (20.26%), French Creole (4.74%), and Portuguese (3.89%).
