Boca Raton, Florida

Boca Raton: A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

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 101 years ago in 1924.

Boca Raton is a city located in Palm Beach County on Florida's southeastern coast. As of 2019, its population was estimated to be 99,244 people. Boca Raton is known for its affluent residential communities, excellent schools, and beautiful beaches. Some key facts:

History

The area was originally home to Native Americans and early settlers. The name "Boca Raton", meaning "mouth of the raton", comes from the Spanish term for an inlet.

Boca Raton was officially incorporated as a town in 1925. The first town hall was built in 1927.

Significant growth occurred in the 1950s and 1960s. Boca Raton was designated as a city in 1959.

The population boomed to over 70,000 by the 1970s.

Major expansions to public facilities like the airport, hospitals, and university campus took place in the late 20th century.

Attractions

Top attractions in Boca Raton include:

  • Miles of sandy Atlantic beaches popular for swimming, boating, and water sports.
  • Mizner Park - Lively downtown district with restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
  • Boca Raton Museum of Art - Presents traveling and permanent exhibits.
  • Sugar Sand Park - Community park with a playground, gardens, carousel, and science museum.
  • Town Center Mall - Large shopping mall with over 200 stores and restaurants.

Living in Boca

Boca Raton is considered a very desirable place to live thanks to its beautiful beaches, parks, low crime rate, and top-ranked public schools.

Popular neighborhoods include Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Del Mar, and Boca Pointe.

The city has a distinctive Mediterranean architectural style. Housing ranges from luxury estates to more affordable condos and apartments.

The year-round sunny weather, high median income, and great amenities make Boca Raton an attractive Florida destination.

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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
Latitude & Longitude 26.3587,-80.0831
Altitude 13 feet / 4 meters
Establishment January 01, 1925 (101 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 20:27:50 (22nd April 2026)
Density 1,232 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 15.52% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
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Mizner Park image

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

Best Things to Do in Boca Raton

1South Beach Park, Boca Raton

Rating: 4.7 (3033)

400 N State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL 33432, United States View details

Phone: +15613937810 | Website available

2Sugar Sand Park

Rating: 4.8 (2617)

300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486, United States View details

Phone: +15613473900 | Website available

3Boomers Boca Raton

Rating: 4.1 (2279)

3100 Airport Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States View details

Phone: +15613471888 | Website available

4Red Reef Park

Rating: 4.7 (1888)

1400 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432, United States View details

Phone: +15613937974 | Website available

5Spanish River Park

Rating: 4.7 (1743)

3001 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States View details

Phone: +15613937815 | Website available

Where to Eat in Boca Raton

1The Cheesecake Factory

Rating: 4.2 (3319)

5530 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States View details

Phone: +15613930344 | Website available

2Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill

Rating: 4.4 (2181)

45 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432, United States View details

Phone: +15613954699 | Website available

3Miller's Ale House

Rating: 4.2 (1914)

1200 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States View details

Phone: +15619889142 | Website available

4Denny's

Rating: 4 (1723)

1311 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33496, United States View details

Phone: +15613683212 | Website available

5Houston's

Rating: 4.3 (1551)

1900 NW Executive Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States View details

Phone: +15619980550 | Website available

Where to Stay in Boca Raton

1Hilton Boca Raton Suites

Rating: 4 (975)

7920 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434, United States View details

Phone: +15614833600 | Website available

2Hyatt Place Boca Raton/Downtown

Rating: 4.4 (806)

100 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432, United States View details

Phone: +15616727819 | Website available

3Sonesta Select Boca Raton

Rating: 4.1 (527)

2000 NW Executive Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States View details

Phone: +15612417070 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Boca Raton

1Boca Raton City Hall

Rating: 2.9 (12)

201 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 View details

Phone: +15613937700 | Website available

2Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2

Rating: 3.5 (2)

903 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486 View details

Phone: +15619824000 | Website available

3Boca Raton City Clerk

201 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 View details

Phone: +15613937740

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, .

More notable people

  • 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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Boca Raton, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

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

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Boca Raton, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to 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

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Boynton Beach 80,108 A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Delray Beach 69,577 The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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 A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Royal Palm Beach 40,851 A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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