Golf, Florida

The Village of Golf is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It's also part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of 2020, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 255.

Golf, Florida
Village of Golf
Official seal of Golf, Florida
Location of Village of Golf, Florida
Location of Village of Golf, Florida
Coordinates: 26°30′15″N 80°6′17″W
Country United States
State Florida
County Palm Beach
Incorporated1957[1][2]
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  MayorMichael E. Botos
  Vice MayorThomas E. Lynch
  Council MembersRobert C. Buchanan,
Peter Hamilton, and
Winstone Windle
  Village ManagerChristine M. Thrower-Skinner
  Village ClerkDonn Lynn
Area
  Total0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
  Land0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total255
  Density310.98/sq mi (120.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33436[4]
Area code(s)561, 728
FIPS code12-26550[5]
GNIS feature ID0283160[6]
Websitewww.villageofgolf.org

History

Golf was founded in the 1950s as a planned community on a golf course.[1] As some of the early settlers were originally from Golf, Illinois this was their preference for a name.[7] The village was incorporated in 1957.[1][2]

Geography

The Village of Golf is located at 26°30′15″N 80°6′17″W (26.504264, –80.104759).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) is land and 1.19% is water.

The village is completely landlocked and enveloped by the incorporated parts of the city of Boynton Beach to its east and south, while on its west and north it borders a few unincorporated suburbs and includes their golf courses, recreational parks, and wetlands (all of which also have Boynton Beach mailing addresses).

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
196035
19705042.9%
1980110120.0%
1990234112.7%
2000230−1.7%
20102529.6%
20202551.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2020 census

Golf racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[10]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 249 97.65%
Black or African American (NH) 0 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian (NH) 2 0.78%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 0 0.00%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 2 0.78%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2 0.78%
Total 255

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 255 people, 124 households, and 101 families residing in the village.[11]

2010 census

Golf Demographics
2010 CensusGolfPalm Beach CountyFlorida
Total population2521,320,13418,801,310
Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010+9.6%+16.7%+17.6%
Population density303.6/sq mi670.2/sq mi350.6/sq mi
White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic)99.6%73.5%75.0%
(Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian)98.8%60.1%57.9%
Black or African-American0.4%17.3%16.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)0.8%19.0%22.5%
Asian0.0%2.4%2.4%
Native American or Native Alaskan0.0%0.5%0.4%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian0.0%0.1%0.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial)0.0%2.3%2.5%
Some Other Race0.0%3.9%3.6%

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 252 people, 141 households, and 111 families residing in the village.[12]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 230 people, 119 households, and 84 families in the village. The population density was 277.2 inhabitants per square mile (107.0/km2). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 176.0 per square mile (68.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.39% White, 0.87% African American, 1.74% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17%.[5]

In 2000, of the 119 households, 9.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 28.6% of households were one person and 26.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.31.

In 2000, the age distribution was 9.1% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 6.1% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 55.2% 65 or older. The median age was 67 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

In 2000, the median household income was in excess of $200,000, as is the median family income. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $50,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $144,956. None of the families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line. No one under 18 below poverty, and 3.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

As of 2000, English as a first language accounted for 100% of the population. It, as well as Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, and Jupiter Inlet Colony were the only municipalities in Palm Beach county with all residents having the mother tongue of English.[13]

References

  1. "Golf". Palm Beach Historical Society via the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  2. "Palm Beach County History Online: Timeline of Municipalities". www.pbchistoryonline.org via the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. "Golf FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. Eliot Kleinberg (September 16, 1987). "What's in a name? Lots of history if it's a town". The Palm Beach Post. p. 7D. Retrieved March 9, 2021 via Newspapers.com. icon of an open green padlock
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  11. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Golf village, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  12. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Golf village, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  13. "MLA Data Center Results for Golf, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
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