Westlake, Florida facts for kids
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Westlake, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Palm Beach |
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| Incorporated | June 2016 | |
| Named for | Weston, Florida | |
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| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.55 sq mi (16.97 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 906 | |
| • Density | 142.32/sq mi (54.95/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
33470, 33411
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-76417 | |
Westlake is a city located in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the United States. It is the 39th city to be officially formed in Palm Beach County. Westlake is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 906 people lived there.
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Westlake's History and Beginnings
The city of Westlake began to be built after a company called Minto Communities bought a large area of land. They first bought 3,800 acres for $51 million, and later added 200 more acres. This land was developed into the city you see today.
Westlake officially became the 39th city in Palm Beach County in June 2016. Its name was partly inspired by Weston, a similar large community in nearby Broward County that was planned by a developer in the 1980s.
In November 2019, a medical center called Wellington Regional Medical Center bought 35 acres of land in Westlake. They plan to build a facility there to serve the community.
Where is Westlake Located?
The city of Westlake is located in a specific part of Florida.
- It is north of Loxahatchee Groves and Lion Country Safari.
- To its south, you'll find The Acreage.
- The Lake Okeechobee region and its farmlands are to the west.
- To the northwest, you'll find Royal Palm Beach.
- And to the west, there is Loxahatchee.
Westlake's Climate and Weather
Westlake has a tropical climate, which means it's warm all year round. This is similar to the weather you would find in many parts of the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the main 48 states that has this type of climate.
More specifically, Westlake usually has a tropical savanna climate. This means it has a wet season and a dry season, but it's always warm. Sometimes, it can be very close to a tropical monsoon climate, which has even more rain during the wet season.
Who Lives in Westlake? (Demographics)
This section tells us about the people who live in Westlake.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 5 | — | |
| 2020 | 906 | 18,020.0% | |
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Westlake's Population in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Westlake, based on the 2020 United States census. The numbers for each race do not include people who are Hispanic or Latino. NH means Non-Hispanic.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 396 | 43.71% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 159 | 17.55% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 44 | 4.86% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 9 | 0.99% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 39 | 4.30% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 259 | 28.59% |
| Total | 906 | 100.00% |
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 906 people living in Westlake. These people lived in 355 different households, and 342 of these were families.
