Palm Shores, Florida facts for kids
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Palm Shores, Florida
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| Town of Palm Shores | ||
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| Motto(s):
"The Little Town That Cares"
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Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Brevard |
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| Incorporated | 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| 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)
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| • 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 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288411 | |
Palm Shores is a town in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,200 at the 2020 US Census, up from 900 at the 2010 census.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Palm Shores is located along the Space Coast at 28°11′27″N 80°39′34″W / 28.190733°N 80.659554°W.
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
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 202 | — | |
| 1980 | 77 | −61.9% | |
| 1990 | 210 | 172.7% | |
| 2000 | 794 | 278.1% | |
| 2010 | 900 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,200 | 33.3% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| 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.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 900 people, 328 households, and 216 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Palm Shores para niños
