Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Palm Beach County
12-54075
Palm Beach Gardens is a city in Palm Beach County in the U.S. state of Florida with 48 452 inhabitants ( 2010).
- 2.1 religions
- 2.2 Demographics
- 5.1 Further education
- 5.2 parks and sports facilities
Geography
Palm Beach Gardens is located in southeast Florida on the Atlantic Ocean, about 100 kilometers north of Miami and 12 km north of West Palm Beach.
In the immediate vicinity ( within 15 km) are the towns of North Palm Beach, Juno Ridge, Lake Park, Riviera Beach, Juno Beach, Mangonia Park, Palm Beach Shores, Lakeside Green.
Climate
The climate is mild and warm, with light winds from the sea. Statistically, it rains in the summer months to an average of 50 % of the days. The highest temperatures are recorded from May to October with up to 30 ° C. The coldest months of December to February have an average temperature of only 18 ° C. Snowfall is almost unknown in the region.
History
On 20 March 1959, the multimillionaire insurance magnate and landowner John D. MacArthur announced his plan known, about 4,000 acres (16 km ²) of land for sale to build a new church for about 55,000 people. The previously selected name for this city was Palm Beach City. The name was not approved by the authorities and they agreed on the name Palm Beach Gardens. After his vision of the city should be a place to make great children and to live his own "American Dream of Life ". He left the work on the empty piece of land to start.
MacArthur turned the streets of the city left and right lined with flowers and trees in front. Millions of USD have been used for this purpose, to make this possible. Ultimately mighty pines and other shady deciduous trees was planted on all streets and waterways. Since he was a nature lover, had all the older trees remain standing and roads are guided around it. For its time for America a totally new experience. This more expensive the building project significantly, but MacArthur was not deterred. Similarly, the first buildings that were built, churches of various denominations were to ensure that everyone could live by his faith.
1964 MacArthur was satisfied with the structure and offered opportunities in the city of Palm Beach Gardens, until he heard that the Professional Golfers Association was looking for a new federation house and golf course. Immediately MacArthur took this new project in attack and gave the foundation for this additional $ 2 million. In March 1965, the Association house was completed, and the PGA pulled a. By 1971, several tournaments were held, including senior and World Cup tournaments, but the relationship was not of long duration. The PGA pulled back into the JDM Country Club, now known as Ballan Islands.
During the last 40 years, Palm Beach Gardens has grown steadily. 1999 sold the Foundation of John D. and Catherine MacArthur additional 14,000 acres (57 km ² ) to the city. The City Council was tasked to use the new site just for the sake of the city and to the further growth.
Religions
In Palm Beach Gardens there are 24 different churches from 13 different denominations. Among the belonging to a denomination churches, the Catholic Church is the most highly represented with four churches. Furthermore, there are 3 no denomination belonging churches ( as of 2004).
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, the then 48 452 inhabitants distributed in 27 663 households. The population density was 336 inh. / Km ². 89.4 % of the population were white, 4.4% African American, 0.2% Native American and 3.1% Asian Americans. 1.4% were members of other ethnic groups and 1.6% in different ethnic groups. 8.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, children under the age of 18 and 37.2 % of all households lived in 20.8 % of all households with persons at least 65 years. 60.4 % of households were family households (consisting of married couples with or without offspring or a parent with offspring ). The average size of a household was 2.11 persons and the average family size is 2.67 people.
17.7% of the population were younger than 20 years, 21.5% were 20-39 years old, 27.6% were 40-59 years old and 33.3 % were at least 60 years old. The median age was 48 years. 46.9 % of the population were male and 53.1 % female.
The average annual income was $ 71,349, while 6.0% of the population lived below the poverty line.
In 2000, English was the mother tongue of 89.27 % of the population spoke Spanish 5.60% and 5.13% had a different mother tongue.
Traffic
Palm Beach Gardens has direct access to Interstate 95, which runs north -south direction. Here also the Florida 's Turnpike meets coming from the south on Interstate and shares with her to Orlando about a 30 km long route. In addition, the Florida State Roads A1A, 710 and 786 run through the city.
By air, the city is also easily reached from the Palm Beach International Airport, the Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport, the North County Airport and the Palm Beach County Park Airport.
Economy
The main employment sectors are: education, health and social services: (18.6%), trade / retail ( 13.3%), finance, insurance and real estate ( 11.4%), future technologies, management and administration ( 14, 1 %), Arts, entertainment, food industry and restaurants (11.4%).
Train
- Timber Trace Elementary School ( 800 students)
- Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School ( 680 students)
- Watson B. Duncan Middle School ( approx. 1,350 students)
- Howell L. Watkins Middle School ( approx. 1,200 students)
- Palm Beach Gardens High School (approx. 2,500 students)
- William T. Dwyer High School (approx. 2,200 students)
Further education institutions
At further education institutions are in a radius of 70 miles:
- Palm Beach Atlantic College in West Palm Beach, (about 2,100 students)
- Palm Beach Community College in Lake Worth, (approx. 8,350 students)
- Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, (about 14,300 students)
- Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, (approx. 6,100 students)
- Keiser College in Fort Lauderdale, (approx. 2,800 students)
- Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, (about 12,700 students)
- Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, (approx. 2,500 students )
Parks and sports facilities
There is a wide range of various city parks as well as several sports facilities and playing fields and facilities for camping. Sports options include softball, baseball, football, basketball, soccer and swimming are offered.
Clinics
- Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
- Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach
- Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach
- Saint Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach
Crime
The crime rate in 2010 was 188 points ( U.S. average: 266 points ) in the low range. There was a murder, three rapes, 35 robberies, 33 injuries, 265 burglaries, 1,286 thefts, 63 car thefts and five arson.