Boca Raton, FL

This area covers approximately 8 x 11 miles around Boca Raton, FL.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 299,000 people. This area has experienced substantial growth for over 30 years. Some growth is expected to continue. In 2000 the area was 9% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 2% Asian. In 1990, 24% of the population was 25 or under.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades (esp. related to tourism), finance, and healthcare. The 2000 median household income was $74,486.

In 1990 the median home price was $156,000. There were about 82,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $732. The average home was built in 1977. There was an average of 2.3 people per household (in 2000).

In 1990, 26% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there are probably 10 Southern Baptist churches in the area. There is a substantial Jewish population in the area.

For further information:

Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, see: http://www.npbchamber.com/local/facts.shtml.

Map of Area | Map of Boca Raton

Total 2000 Population 299,312   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 28,064 9.40% Median housing value $156,015
Black 23,664 7.90% Housing units 81,606
Asian 5,385 1.80% Average home built in 1977
Speak English only 85%   Average monthly rent $732
      Average household size 2.2
Population Trends        
1970 81,777   1990 Census Education  
1980 160,503 96.30% Undergrad or grad degrees 25.71%
1990 245,595 53.00%    
2000 299,312 21.90% 1990 Census Age  
      Population 25 and under 23.80%
1990 Employment by Industry        
Retail trades 20.48%      
Finance 11.93%      
Healthcare 7.60%      
Median household income $39,229      

Zip codes: 33064, 33428, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33441, 33442, 33486, 33487, 33496