Watergate, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Watergate, Florida
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 Watergate, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,459 |
| • Density | 8,314.90/sq mi (3,211.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33428
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628537 |
Watergate is a special kind of community in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Watergate is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 3,459 people lived there.
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Where is Watergate Located?
Watergate is found at coordinates 26°20′09″N 80°12′45″W / 26.33583°N 80.21250°W. It is on the west side of U.S. Route 441. This is a major road in Florida. The community is also located west of the city of Boca Raton.
Who Lives in Watergate?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,942 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,459 | 17.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. The information helps us understand who lives in different areas.
Watergate's Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, 3,459 people lived in Watergate. There were 1,137 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, 716 families called Watergate home.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Here is a quick look at the main groups in Watergate in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,679 | 48.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,016 | 29.37% |
| Mixed/Multiracial (NH) | 310 | 8.96% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 182 | 5.26% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 161 | 4.65% |
| Asian (NH) | 103 | 2.98% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.23% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 3,459 |
See also
In Spanish: Watergate (Florida) para niños
