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Gulf Stream, Florida
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| Town of Gulf Stream | |
Location of Gulf Stream, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commissioner-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 954 |
| • Density | 1,215.29/sq mi (469.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33483
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-28275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283500 |
Gulf Stream is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population of the town was at 954 as of the 2020 US Census.
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History
Gulf Stream was founded in the 1920s as a planned community centered on the Gulf Stream County Club. The town takes its name from the Gulf Stream, a warm Atlantic Ocean current. Gulf Stream was incorporated in 1925.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Gulf Stream is located at 26°29′25″N 80°3′40″W / 26.49028°N 80.06111°W (26.490317, –80.061110).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (9.64%) is water.
Climate
The Town of Gulf Stream 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).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 93 | — | |
| 1950 | 163 | 75.3% | |
| 1960 | 176 | 8.0% | |
| 1970 | 408 | 131.8% | |
| 1980 | 475 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 690 | 45.3% | |
| 2000 | 716 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 786 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 954 | 21.4% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 740 | 889 | 94.15% | 93.19% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2 | 1 | 0.25% | 0.10% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.10% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 8 | 0.64% | 0.84% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.10% |
| Some other race (NH) | 4 | 1 | 0.51% | 0.10% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.13% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34 | 50 | 4.33% | 5.24% |
| Total | 786 | 954 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 954 people, 386 households, and 270 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 786 people, 332 households, and 234 families residing in the town.
Education
Gulf Stream School, a private co-educational school located in Gulf Stream, was founded in 1938. The school serves students from pre-K through eighth grade.
Notable people
- Kevin Anderson, professional tennis player
- Andrew N. "Drew" Baur, co-owner, treasurer, and member of the board of directors of the St. Louis Cardinals (1996–February 20, 2011)
- Robert Craft, conductor and musicologist
- Tomas Maier, fashion designer and creative director of Bottega Veneta
- Christopher O'Hare, artist and sculptor
See also
In Spanish: Gulf Stream (Florida) para niños
