Lake Worth Beach
City in Palm Beach County, Florida
Lake Worth Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, with 42,219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Clarke Shores, 2.1 miles NW.
- 42,219residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.3 km²
- 7,164 / sq mipopulation density
- 33460main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach, previously named Lake Worth, is a city in east-central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, located approximately 63 miles (101 km) north of Miami. The city's name is derived from the body of water along its eastern border known as the Lake Worth Lagoon, which was named for General William J. Worth, who led United States Army forces during the last part of the Second Seminole War. Lake Worth Beach is situated south of West Palm Beach, southeast of Lake Clarke Shores, east of Palm Springs, and north of Lantana, while a small section of the city also partitions the town of Palm Beach. The 2010 census recorded a population of 34,910, which increased to 42,219 in the 2020 census. Lake Worth Beach is within the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,138,333 people in 2020.
While archaeological evidence indicates that the Jaega inhabited nearby areas thousands of years ago, Samuel and Fannie James, an African American couple, became the first known settlers in modern-day Lake Worth Beach in 1885, filing a homestead claim on 187 acres (76 ha). Fannie James operated the Jewell Post Office from 1889 to 1903 to serve the few residents who lived between Lantana and West Palm Beach. A land development scheme by Bryant & Greenwood in the 1910s allowed buyers to receive a parcel of land if they purchased a lot in present-day Greenacres. Consequently, the population increased from 38 in July 1912 to 308 only five months later. The town of Lake Worth was incorporated in June 1913. Its first elected mayor was James Love, a carpenter and member of the Socialist Party of America. Thereafter, Lake Worth grew rapidly during the 1920s land boom and in the decades following World War II. Residents voted to change the official name to Lake Worth Beach in 2019.
Today, Lake Worth Beach is a city featuring several historic neighborhoods, such as the National Register of Historic Places-listed College Park and Old Lucerne, while the downtown area also has dozens of buildings that are part of the Historic Old Town Commercial District. Lake Worth Beach is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse municipalities in Palm Beach County, with a large working class population compared to other coastal cities in Palm Beach County. Several cultural events are hosted annually in the city, including a street painting festival, several ethnic festivals, and Palm Beach Pride, one of the largest LGBTQIA+ pride festivals in Florida.
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Living in Lake Worth Beach
- Median household income
- $61,200
- Median home value
- $401,200
- Median rent
- $1,545/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Lake Worth Beach had 42,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,164 per sq mi (2,766 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Worth Beach at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 42,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.89 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.6197° N, 80.0587° W |
| ZIP codes | 33460, 33461 |
| Official website | lakeworthbeachfl.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1239081 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Worth Beach
- Lake Clarke Shores2.1 mi NW
- South Palm Beach2.4 mi SE
- Lantana2.5 mi S
- Palm Springs2.7 mi NW
- Atlantis3.2 mi SW
- Kenwood Estates3.5 mi W
- Hypoluxo3.6 mi S
- Seminole Manor3.6 mi SW
- Acacia Villas3.7 mi NW
- Glen Ridge3.8 mi N
- San Castle3.8 mi S
- Manalapan3.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Worth Beach
What county is Lake Worth Beach in?
Lake Worth Beach is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the population of Lake Worth Beach, FL?
42,219 people lived in Lake Worth Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Worth Beach, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33460. Other ZIP codes: 33461.
What is the elevation of Lake Worth Beach?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Worth Beach?
Lake Clarke Shores (2.1 mi), South Palm Beach (2.4 mi), Lantana (2.5 mi), Palm Springs (2.7 mi), Atlantis (3.2 mi).
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