Westgate, Florida

Coordinates: 26°41′57″N 80°5′40″W / 26.69917°N 80.09444°W / 26.69917; -80.09444
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Westgate, Florida
FIPS code
12-76305[3]

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.

Geography

Westgate is located at 26°41′57″N 80°5′40″W / 26.69917°N 80.09444°W / 26.69917; -80.09444 (26.699243, -80.094468).[4]

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
CensusPop.Note%±
19906,880—
20008,13418.2%
20107,975−2.0%
20208,4355.8%
As Westgate-Belvedere Homes (1990-2000);[5]
As Westgate (2010-now)

2020 census

Westgate racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[6]
Race Number Percentage
White
(NH) 		938 11.12%
Black or African American
(NH) 		2,328 27.60%
Alaska Native
(NH) 		9 0.11%
Asian (NH) 142 1.68%
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.[7]

2010 census

Westgate racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[8]
Race Number Percentage
White
(NH) 		1,441 18.07%
Black or African American
(NH) 		2,900 36.36%
Alaska Native
(NH) 		16 0.20%
Asian (NH) 132 1.66%
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.[9]

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 32.37% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 2,774 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.42.

In 2000, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the community was $29,659, and the median income for a family was $33,836. Males had a median income of $24,517 versus $19,477 for females. The

poverty line
, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000,

mother tongue for 1.24% of the population.[11]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "Westgate FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. U.S. Census Bureau
    . Retrieved July 31, 2010.
  6. ^ "HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE: 2020". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES: 2020". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE: 2010". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES: 2010". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "Demographics of Westgate-Belvedere Homes, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Retrieved December 14, 2007.
  11. ^ "MLA Data Center Results for Westgate-Belvedere Homes, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved December 14, 2007.
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