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Dunes Road, Florida

Coordinates: 26°29′3″N 80°7′7″W / 26.48417°N 80.11861°W / 26.48417; -80.11861
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Dunes Road, Florida
Coordinates: 26°29′3″N 80°7′7″W / 26.48417°N 80.11861°W / 26.48417; -80.11861
Country United States
State Florida
County Palm Beach
Area
 • Total0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2)
 • Land0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total391
 • Density756.0/sq mi (291.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)561, 728
FIPS code12-18612[1]
GNIS feature ID1853246[2]

Dunes Road is a former census-designated place (CDP) and current unincorporated place in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.[3] The population was 391 at the 2000 census.

Geography

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Dunes Road is located at 26°29′3″N 80°7′7″W / 26.48417°N 80.11861°W / 26.48417; -80.11861 (26.484050, -80.118514).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi), all land.

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 391 people, 136 households, and 110 families living in the CDP. The population density was 290.3 people/km2 (752 people/sq mi). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 105.4 units/km2 (273 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.56% White (87.2% were Non-Hispanic White),[5] 6.39% African American, 0.77% Asian, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.35% of the population.

In 2000, there were 136 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.

In 2000, in the former CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $87,671, and the median income for a family was $73,929. Males had a median income of $42,917 versus $53,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $33,019. About 7.1% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 100% of the population.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunes Road, Florida
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "Demographics of Dunes Road, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
  6. ^ "MLA Data Center Results for Dunes Road, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved 2007-12-06.