Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
Boca Raton: City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
About
Boca Raton is a city located in the county of Palm Beach in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 84,392 and a population density of 1,041 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 99,893 inhabitants.
The city was created 98 years ago in 1924.
Quick Facts about Boca Raton
| Population : | 99,893 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Palm Beach County |
| Postal code : | 33400–33499 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 561 |
| Area : | 81.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1925 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:49:59 (3rd June 2023) |
| Density : | 1,232 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Boca Raton is located at 26°21'31"N 80°4'59"W (26.3586900, -80.0831000).
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Demographics
The population of Boca Raton increased by 15.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1930 | 447 | - | census |
| 1940 | 723 | 38.17% | census |
| 1950 | 992 | 27.12% | census |
| 1960 | 6,961 | 85.75% | census |
| 1970 | 28,506 | 75.58% | census |
| 1980 | 49,447 | 42.35% | census |
| 1990 | 61,492 | 19.59% | census |
| 2000 | 74,764 | 17.75% | census |
| 2010 | 84,392 | 11.41% | census |
| 2011 | 86,460 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 87,646 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 89,689 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 91,276 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 93,498 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 96,427 | 3.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 98,236 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 99,351 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 99,805 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 99,893 | 0.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,207 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,924 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,981 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,757 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 83.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,711 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
Boca Raton zip code is 33428.
County name: Palm Beach, County
fips: 12099
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $120,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,105 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $348 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $685 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,039 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,210 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,110,049 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 665,230 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,010 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,887 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,842 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,164 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,252 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 551 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 85 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,948 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 197 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,802 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,879.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.30 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $203,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,488 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $543 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $977 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,163 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 156,715 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,693 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 387,719 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,658 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,955 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,285 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,543 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 788 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 459 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,438 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,366 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,156.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.17 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $229,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,567 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $615 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,061 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,466 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,156 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,346 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 476,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,254 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $77,983 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,176 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,572 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 792 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 561 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 222 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,268 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 143 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,268 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,563.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.08 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $98,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,009 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $381 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $645 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,399 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,139 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,792 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 659,082 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 186,177 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,350 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,894 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,060 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 532 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 225 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 223 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 438 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 449 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,357.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.19 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $893 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $357 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $695 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,335 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,985 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 330,598 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 362,566 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,062 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,020 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,566 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,308 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 602 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 539 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,036 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,010 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,237.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.61 |
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People born in Boca Raton (47)
People born in Boca Raton, including actor Troy Gentile, singer, songwriter and actress Ariana Grande, model and reality television personality Megan Hauserman, .
List
- Sean Berdy (American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director) he was born in 03/06/1993
- Mickey Storey (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 16/03/1986
- Blair Walsh (American football player, placekicker) he was born in 08/01/1990
- Ernie Jones (American sportsperson) he was born in 03/01/1953
- Caroline C. Hunter (Member of the United States Federal Election Commission) she was born in 01/01/1976
- Eric André (American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, and television host) he was born in 04/04/1983
- Frank Cutolo (Canadian Football League player) he was born in 08/01/1976
- Haley Moss (American artist and writer) she was born in 31/07/1994
- Jackson Pace (actor) he was born in 19/02/1999
- Kari Kimmel (American musician) she was born in 16/04/1978
- Khori Ivy (American football player) he was born in 16/03/1978
- Matthew Brabham (racing driver) he was born in 25/02/1994
- Sabby Piscitelli (American football player and professional wrestler) he was born in 24/08/1983
- Scott Gordon (American soccer player) he was born in 06/04/1988
- Steve Bellisari (American football player) he was born in 21/04/1980
- Allie Will (American tennis player) she was born in 20/04/1991
- Billy Lawrence (American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and record producer) she was born in 03/05/1972
- Jeff Tuel (American football player) he was born in 12/02/1991
Schools in Boca Raton
College & universities near Boca Raton, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133669 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton (FL) | 33431-0991 |
| 385619 | Everglades University | Boca Raton (FL) | 33431 |
| 132657 | Lynn University | Boca Raton (FL) | 33431-5598 |
| 485528 | International Hair and Barber Academy | Boca Raton (FL) | 33433-3443 |
| 366003 | South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary | Deerfield Beach (FL) | 33442 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Boca Raton, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFB | Deerfield Beach | 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd | RAIL |
| DLB | Delray Beach | 345 South Congress Ave | RAIL |
| FTL | Fort Lauderdale | 200 S.W. 21 Terrace | RAIL |
| WPB | West Palm Beach | 201 South Tamarind Ave | RAIL |
| HOL | Hollywood | 3001 Hollywood Blvd | RAIL |
Post offices near Boca Raton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Boca Raton Post Office | Boca Raton (FL) | 33432 |
| Palmetto Park Post Office | Boca Raton (FL) | 33486 |
| Palmetto Park Annex Post Office | Boca Raton (FL) | 33486 |
| Boca Raton Post Office | Boca Raton (FL) | 33431 |
| Woodland Post Office | Boca Raton (FL) | 33431 |
Other cities in Palm Beach County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Palm Beach County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | 112,782 | County seat of Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Boynton Beach | 80,108 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Delray Beach | 69,577 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Jupiter | 65,834 | Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Wellington | 65,454 | Village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 58,210 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Royal Palm Beach | 40,851 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America |
| Lake Worth | 38,701 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Riviera Beach | 35,658 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Greenacres City | 32,963 | City in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Boca Del Mar | 24,244 | Census-designated place in Florida, United States |
| Lake Worth Corridor | 20,635 | Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Belle Glade | 20,083 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| North Palm Beach | 13,108 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America |
| Lantana | 12,556 | Town in Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Kings Point | 12,201 | Human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Boca Raton distances to largest Florida cities
