The unrelated community Canal Point is the census determined place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population is 525 at the 2000 census. Canal Point is located between Lake Okeechobee and many sugarcane fields. The city is very small with very little infrastructure.
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Geography
Canal Point is located on 26 Â ° 51? 43? N 80 Â ° 37? 50? W (26,862060, -80,630543).
According to the US Census Bureau, CDP has a total area of ​​1.5 square miles (3.9 km 2 ), all ground.
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Demographics
In the 2000 census, there were 525 people, 197 households, and 127 families living in CDP. Population density was 339.3 people per square mile (130.8/km²). There are 227 housing units with an average density of 146.7 per square mile (56.5/km ²). Racial makeup of CDP is 55.05% White (43.1% is Non-Hispanic White,) 17.52% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Island, 21.14% of other races, and 5.14% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 35.05% of the population.
There are 197 households where 34.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% are couples living together, 13.7% have non-husbands female households, and 35.5% are not family. 29.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.1% have someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.38.
In CDP, the population is spread by 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% years or more. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 women, there are 95.9 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 108.6 men.
The average income for households in the CDP is $ 37,813, and the average income for families is $ 29,792. Men have an average income of $ 32,232 compared to $ 12,283 for women. The per capita income for CDP is $ 18,625. Approximately 19.5% of families and 14.4% of the population are below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those aged 65 and older.
In 2000, English as the first language accounted for 65.00% of all residents, while Spain was the mother tongue of 35.00% of the population.
Living
Almost the entire population of Canal Point is involved in agriculture. Most are farmers or independent employees of one of the big local sugar cooperatives, the three largest are the US Sugar Company, Osceola Plantation, and Sugar Fanjul. The city has access points to the Okeechobee Scenic Trail.
Famous people
- Anquan Boldin, Pro Football NFL Arizona Cardinals, Wide Receiver, grew up on Canal Point.
- Laura Upthegrove, "Queen of the Everglades", a famous bandit, was owned and operated and died at a gas station in Canal Point.
School
- Kathryn E. Cunningham The Canal Point Elementary School is the only school located on Canal Point. The school was named for former principal, Kathryn E Cunningham, who retired from her education after 50 years. Kathryn plays a role in building schools, and is a supporter of children's education throughout her life.
- Pahokee High School serves as a high school for the city
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References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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