Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida facts for kids
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Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida
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| Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony | ||
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Location of Jupiter Inlet Colony in Palm Beach County, 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 | 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) | |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 405 | |
| • Density | 2,612.90/sq mi (1,009.65/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33469
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-35900 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285002 | |
Jupiter Inlet Colony is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town was incorporated in 1959 and is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 405 at the 2020 US census.
Geography
Jupiter Inlet Colony is located at 26°56′51″N 80°4′29″W / 26.94750°N 80.07472°W (26.947393, –80.074616), 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
- Beacon Ln.
- Colony Rd.
- Ocean Dr.
- Beach Rd. (County Road 707)
- Shelter Ln.
- Lighthouse Dr.
- Treasure Pl.
Climate
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).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 242 | — | |
| 1970 | 396 | 63.6% | |
| 1980 | 378 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 405 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 368 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 400 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 405 | 1.3% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| 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.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 400 people, 198 households, and 135 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- Perry Como, lived on Lighthouse Drive for 29 years, until his death in 2001
- Alan Jackson, moved to Jupiter Island
- Olivia Newton-John, resided there from 2009 to 2013 then moved to a condo nearby until 2015.
- Kid Rock, still lives at Jupiter Inlet Colony
- Tammy Wynette, moved to Jupiter Island
See also
In Spanish: Jupiter Inlet Colony para niños
