Westlake, Florida
Westlake, Florida | |
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| City of Westlake | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Palm Beach |
| Settled (Seminole Improvement District) | c. Early 1960s[1] |
| Founded (Westlake) | September 2014[1] |
| Incorporated (City of Westlake) | June 22, 2016[1][2] |
| Named after | Weston, Florida[4] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | JohnPaul O'Connor |
| • Vice Mayor | Greg Langowski |
| • Councilors | Gary Werner, Erik Gleason, and Charlotte Leonard |
| • City Manager | Kenneth Cassel |
| • City Clerk | Zoie P. Burgess |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.55 sq mi (16.97 km2) |
| • Land | 6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 906 |
| • Density | 142.32/sq mi (54.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 33470, 33411 |
| Area codes | 561, 728 |
| FIPS code | 12-76417 |
| Website | www |
Westlake is a city and the 39th municipality in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.[5][6] It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 906 at the 2020 US Census.
History
[edit]The city was previously farmland known as the Seminole Improvement District that began in the early 1960s, but renamed Westlake when real estate development started on September 2014, after Minto Communities purchased 3,800 acres a year before (September 2013) for $51 million, and later bought an additional 200 acres in 2014. The City of Westlake officially became the 39th municipality in Palm Beach County on June 22, 2016.[1][2] It was named, in part, as a nod to Weston in neighboring Broward County, a similar large-scale community planned by JMB Realty and the Arvida company in the 1980s, and because both cities have many artificial lakes.[4] In November 2019, Wellington Regional Medical Center purchased 35 acres for $12.3 million to establish a presence in the community.[7]
Geography
[edit]The approximate coordinates for the City of Westlake is located in north-central Palm Beach County at 26°44′35″N 80°18′16″W / 26.74306°N 80.30444°W.
The City of Westlake is located north of Loxahatchee Groves and Lion Country Safari, south of The Acreage, east of the Lake Okeechobee region and its farmlands, northwest of Royal Palm Beach, and west of Loxahatchee.[5]
Climate
[edit]The City of Westlake has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).[8]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | — | |
| 2020 | 906 | 18,020.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 396 | 43.71% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 159 | 17.55% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 44 | 4.86% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 9 | 0.99% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 39 | 4.30% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 259 | 28.59% |
| Total | 906 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 906 people, 355 households, and 342 families residing in the city.[11]
Public Safety
[edit]Police protection is provided by District 18 of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. The city is staffed with 5 Road Patrol Deputies. In addition, the district receives support from the Traffic Division, K-9, Aviation, and Community Policing. District 18 headquarters is located in the county administrative building in Royal Palm Beach.[12]
Fire and EMS service is provided by Station 22 of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. The station contains 4 bays housing an advanced life support Engine, Rescue Ambulance, a 3,000 gallon Water Tender, a Brush Truck, and a High-Water Vehicle. It is home to six uniformed personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "History & Incorporation of Westlake". www.westlakegov.com.
- ^ a b "MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: City of Westlake". www.floridaleagueofcities.com.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "A brand new city is offering hundreds of new homes. Here's a look at life in Westlake". Sun Sentinel.
- ^ a b "Five votes establish Westlake, Palm Beach County's newest city". Sun Sentinel.
- ^ "Report: Westlake to become Palm Beach County's 39th city". Palm Beach Post.
- ^ "The Wellington health care provider wants a bigger presence in growing western Palm Beach County". Palm Beach Post.
- ^ "Köppen Climate Classification Map: South Florida=Am/Aw=tropical wet & dry". Archived from the original on July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Westlake city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "District 18 – Westlake".
- ^ "City of Westlake Welcomes Fire Station 22".
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