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Watergate, Florida
Watergate, Florida is located in Florida
Watergate, Florida
Watergate, Florida
Location in Florida
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
 (2020)
 • 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
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.

Where is Watergate Located?

Watergate is found at coordinates 26°20′09″N 80°12′45″W / 26.33583°N 80.21250°W / 26.33583; -80.21250. 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
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:

Watergate's Population Mix in 2020
(NH = Not Hispanic)
Group Number Percentage
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

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