Palm Shores, Florida | |
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| Town of Palm Shores | |
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 Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°11′27″N 80°39′34″W / 28.19083°N 80.65944°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Brevard |
| Incorporated | 1959[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Charles "Chase" Chambliss |
| • Vice Mayor | Paul Bonville |
| • Councilors | Frank Falcone, Barbara Mathewson, and Sharon Secord |
| • Town Clerk/Manager | Patricia J. Burke |
| • Town Attorney | Karl Bohne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,200 |
| • Density | 2,000.00/sq mi (771.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-54425[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288411[4] |
| Website | www.TownOfPalmShores.org |
Palm Shores is a town in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,200 at the 2020 US Census.
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Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Palm Shores is located at 28°11′27″N 80°39′34″W / 28.190733°N 80.659554°W.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Palm Shores has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 202 | — | |
| 1980 | 77 | −61.9% | |
| 1990 | 210 | 172.7% | |
| 2000 | 794 | 278.1% | |
| 2010 | 900 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,200 | 33.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 719 | 891 | 79.89% | 74.25% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 60 | 53 | 6.67% | 4.42% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.17% |
| Asian (NH) | 25 | 45 | 2.78% | 3.75% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 9 | 0.00% | 0.75% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 30 | 71 | 3.33% | 5.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 65 | 127 | 7.22% | 10.58% |
| Total | 900 | 1,200 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,200 people, 566 households, and 422 families residing in the town.[9]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 900 people, 328 households, and 216 families residing in the town.[10]
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 794 people, 328 households, and 224 families in the town. The population density was 1,608.4 inhabitants per square mile (621.0/km2). There were 377 housing units at an average density of 763.7 per square mile (294.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 88.04% White, 4.41% African American, 0.50% Native American, 3.27% Asian, 0.50% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.28%.[3]
Of the 328 households in 2000, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.5% of households were one person and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.
In 2000, the age distribution was 22.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
In 2000, the median household income was $47,500 and the median family income was $63,333. Males had a median income of $38,194 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,390. About 5.7% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government
In 2007, the town had a taxable real estate base of $64.67 million.[11] It is the only municipality in the county to have its tax base rise in 2008.[11]
References
- ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Palm Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Palm Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Palm Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Palm Shores town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b Dean, James (April 26, 2008). More taxes or fewer services. Florida Today.
External links
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