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Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida

Coordinates: 26°56′51″N 80°4′29″W / 26.94750°N 80.07472°W / 26.94750; -80.07472
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Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida
Town
Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony
Official seal of Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida
Seal
Location of Jupiter Inlet Colony in Palm Beach County, Florida
Location of Jupiter Inlet Colony in Palm Beach County, Florida
Coordinates: 26°56′51″N 80°4′29″W / 26.94750°N 80.07472°W / 26.94750; -80.07472
Country United States
State Florida
County Palm Beach
Founded1958[1]
Incorporated1959[2][3]
Government
 • TypeMayor-Commission
 • MayorEdward "Ed" Hocevar
 • Vice MayorMark Ciarfella
 • CommissionersSharon Seagren,
Marie Rosner, and
William "Bill" Muir
 • Town ManagerHeidi Siegel
 • Town ClerkIvelisse Chico-Randazzo
Area
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 • Total0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Land0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total405
 • Density2,612.90/sq mi (1,009.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33469
Area code(s)561, 728
FIPS code12-35900[5]
GNIS feature ID0285002[6]
Websitewww.jupiterinletcolony.org

Jupiter Inlet Colony is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony was incorporated in 1959,[2][3] and is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 405 at the 2020 US census.

Geography

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Jupiter Inlet Colony is located at 26°56′51″N 80°4′29″W / 26.94750°N 80.07472°W / 26.94750; -80.07472 (26.947393, –80.074616),[7] in the southernmost tip of Jupiter Island.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), of which 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (21.74%) is water.

Roads

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  • Beacon Ln.
  • Colony Rd.
  • Ocean Dr.
  • Beach Rd. (County Road 707)
  • Shelter Ln.
  • Lighthouse Dr.
  • Treasure Pl.

Climate

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The Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960242—
197039663.6%
1980378−4.5%
19904057.1%
2000368−9.1%
20104008.7%
20204051.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 and 2020 census

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Jupiter Inlet Colony racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[10] Pop 2020[11] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 378 372 94.50% 91.85%
Black or African American (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.25%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian (NH) 3 5 0.75% 1.23%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 14 16 3.50% 3.95%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5 11 1.25% 2.72%
Total 400 405 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 405 people, 174 households, and 117 families residing in the town.[12]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 400 people, 198 households, and 135 families residing in the town.[13]

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 368 people, 180 households, and 124 families in the town. The population density was 2,090.1 inhabitants per square mile (807.0/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 1,300.6 per square mile (502.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.73% White, and 0.27% from other races. Of the 180 households 12.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 23.9% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.38.

In 2000, the age distribution was 10.6% under the age of 18, 1.1% from 18 to 24, 12.2% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 39.9% 65 or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $65,938 and the median family income was $93,554. Males had a median income of $90,000 versus $41,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $66,713. About 1.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, 100% of the population spoke English as their first language. It, along with Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, and Golf, were the only municipalities in Palm Beach county with all residents having the mother tongue of English.[14]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "History of Jupiter Inlet Colony". russo-group.com.
  2. ^ a b "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). www.flcities.com.
  3. ^ a b "Palm Beach County History Online: Timeline of Municipalities". www.pbchistoryonline.org via the Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "Köppen Climate Classification Map: South Florida=Am/Aw=tropical wet & dry". Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Jupiter Inlet Colony town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Jupiter Inlet Colony town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  14. ^ "MLA Data Center Results of Jupiter Colony Inlet, FL". Modern Language Association. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
  15. ^ "Perry Como's former home in Jupiter Inlet Colony torn down | jupiter-inlet.net". jupiter-inlet.net. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
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