Westgate, Florida facts for kids
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Westgate, Florida
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Location of Westgate, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,435 |
| • Density | 5,553.00/sq mi (2,144.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33409
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-76305 |
Westgate is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Prior to the 2010 US census, the CDP was listed as Westgate-Belvedere Homes. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 8,435 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Westgate is located at 26°41′57″N 80°5′40″W / 26.69917°N 80.09444°W (26.699243, -80.094468).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,880 | — | |
| 2000 | 8,134 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,975 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 8,435 | 5.8% | |
| As Westgate-Belvedere Homes (1990-2000); As Westgate (2010-now) |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 938 | 11.12% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,328 | 27.60% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.11% |
| Asian (NH) | 142 | 1.68% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 4 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 61 | 0.72% |
| Mixed/Multiracial (NH) | 173 | 2.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,780 | 56.67% |
| Total | 8,435 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,435 people, 2,263 households, and 1,818 families residing in the CDP.
2010 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,441 | 18.07% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,900 | 36.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 16 | 0.20% |
| Asian (NH) | 132 | 1.66% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 8 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 19 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/Multiracial (NH) | 138 | 1.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,321 | 41.64% |
| Total | 7,975 | 100.00% |
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 7,975 people, 2,050 households, and 1,457 families residing in the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Westgate (Florida) para niños
