Haverhill, Florida facts for kids
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Haverhill, Florida
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Location of Haverhill, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Palm Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,187 |
| • Density | 3,460.44/sq mi (1,335.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 561 |
| FIPS code | 12-29200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283819 |
Haverhill is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Haverhill became a town on May 3, 1950, and was named after the city of Haverhill, Massachusetts. The town has maintained a small population since its establishment. The 2010 census recorded a population of 1,873, while the population was estimated at 2,123 in 2018. Haverhill, located in east-central Palm Beach County near the western periphery of the Palm Beach International Airport, is also small geographically, encompassing just 0.63 square miles (1.6 km2).
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History
Haverhill was incorporated in 1950. A share of the first settlers being natives of Haverhill, Massachusetts caused the name to be selected.
Geography
Haverhill is located at 26°41′25″N 80°7′15″W / 26.69028°N 80.12083°W (26.690310, -80.120913).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 442 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,034 | 133.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,249 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,058 | −15.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,454 | 37.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,873 | 28.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,187 | 16.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 564 | 25.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 630 | 28.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian (NH) | 59 | 2.7% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 16 | 0.73% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 68 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 849 | 38.82% |
| Total | 2,187 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,187 people, 652 households, and 531 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Haverhill (Florida) para niños
