Jupiter, Florida Explained

Jupiter, Florida
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2: Palm Beach
Government Type:Council-Manager
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Jim Kuretski
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Leader Name1:Malise Sundstrom
Leader Title2:Councilors
Leader Name2:Andy Fore,
Cameron May, and
Ron Delaney
Leader Title3:Town Manager
Leader Name3:Frank J. Kitzerow
Leader Title4:Town Clerk
Leader Name4:Laura Cahill
Established Title:Incorporated
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:59.89
Area Land Km2:56.02
Area Water Km2:3.87
Area Total Sq Mi:23.12
Area Land Sq Mi:21.63
Area Water Sq Mi:1.50
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:61047
Population Density Sq Mi:2822.59
Population Density Km2:1089.80
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Footnotes:[2]
Elevation M:2
Elevation Ft:7
Coordinates:26.9261°N -80.105°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:33410, 33418, 33458, 33468, 33469, 33477, 33478[3]
Area Code:561, 728
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-35875[4]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0285000[5]

Jupiter is the northernmost town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. According to the 2020 US Census, the town had a population of 61,047. It is 84 miles north of Miami and 15 miles north of West Palm Beach. Along with the adjacent Village of Tequesta, Jupiter is considered the northernmost municipality in the Miami metropolitan area. It was named the 9th Best Southern Beach Town to live in by Stacker Newsletter for 2022, was rated as the 12th Best Beach Town in the United States by WalletHub in 2018, and as the 9th Happiest Seaside Town in the United States by Coastal Living in 2012.[6] [7] [8]

History

The area where the town now sits was originally named for the Hobe Indian tribe which lived at the mouth of the Loxahatchee River and whose name is also preserved in the name of nearby Hobe Sound.[9] A mapmaker misunderstood the Spanish spelling Jobe of the native people name Hobe and recorded it as Jove.[10] Subsequent mapmakers further misunderstood this to be the name of the Roman god Jupiter, because the declension of the word Jupiter in Latin includes the root Jov- in all cases but the nominative case and vocative case. They, therefore, adopted the more familiar name of Jupiter. The god Jupiter (or Zeus in the Greek mythology) is the chief Roman god, and the god of light, of the sky and weather, and of the state and its welfare and laws. Jupiter's consort was Juno, inspiring a neighboring town to name itself Juno Beach.[11]

The most notable landmark is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, completed in 1860. Made of brick, it was painted red in 1910 to cover discoloration caused by humidity. Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 sandblasted the paint from the upper portion of the tower, and the tower was repainted using a potassium silicate mineral coating. The lighthouse often is used as the symbol for Jupiter.[11] [12]

United States flag incident

In 1999, Jupiter resident George Andres wanted to display a United States flag in his front yard; however, the homeowners association had a bylaw that prohibits the display of a flagpole in the front lawn. Andres still displayed the flag, while the homeowners association continued litigation until George Andres foreclosed his home to cover legal fees after being in court at least twenty-eight times. Even after governor Jeb Bush visited his home along with members of the local and national media, the homeowners association, as well as George, refused to budge.

George Andres later won the case and was allowed to display his flag in his front lawn with the use of a flagpole.

On July 24, 2006, President George W. Bush signed into law the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005, allowing residents to display the flag on their residential property despite any homeowners association rules.[13]

Geography and climate

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Jupiter is located at 26.9261°N -80.105°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.1sqmi, of which 20sqmi is land and 1.1sqmi is water. Jupiter has a unique geographical location that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean further than any other point on the Florida coast. Since 1550, ships have considered it an important stop when sailing to Central and South America.[14]

Jupiter has a trade-wind[15] Tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). Much of the year is warm to hot in Jupiter, and frost is extremely rare. Jupiter is also known for humid summers. As is typical in South Florida, there are two basic seasons in Jupiter, a mild and dry winter (November through April), and a hot and wet summer (May through October). Daily thundershowers are common in the hot season, though they are brief. The Town of Jupiter is home to a multitude of tropical trees, and is also known for its lush landscaping around private homes and public parks.

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

Jupiter, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2010[16] !Pop 2020[17] !% 2010!% 2020
White (NH)45,56946,36682.62%75.95%
Black or African American (NH)7748581.40%1.41%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)77440.14%0.07%
Asian (NH)1,0761,9041.95%3.12%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)25260.05%0.04%
Some other race (NH)722050.13%0.34%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)5691,9001.03%3.11%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)6,9949,74412.68%15.96%
Total55,15661,047100.00%100.00%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 61,047 people, 26,597 households, and 16,484 families residing in the town.[18]

In 2020, 19.1% of the population was under the age of 18, and 23.1% of the population was 65 years of age or older. Females made up 51.7% of the population in 2020, and the average household size was 2.43.

In 2020, the median income for a household in the town was $87,163, and the per capita income for the town was $57,865. Out of the total population, 7.9% were living below the poverty line.[19]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 55,156 people, 21,614 households, and 13,452 families residing in the town.[20]

2000 census

As of the 2000 US census, there are 39,328 people, 16,945 households, and 11,403 families residing in the town. The population density is 759.2/km2 (1,966.5/mi2). There are 20,943 housing units at an average density of 404.3/km2 (1,047.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 94.86% White (89.4% were Non-Hispanic White),[21] 1.22% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 7.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there are 16,945 households out of which 26.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 3.15

In 2000, the town the population is spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town is $54,945, and the median income for a family is $64,873. Males have a median income of $44,883 versus $33,514 for females. The per capita income for the town is $35,088. 4.8% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 88.47% of all residents, while Spanish was at 7.17%, and Italian made up 1.66% of the population.[22]

As of 2000, it's also home to the 102nd highest percentage of Guatemalan residents, which made up 1.09% of the population (tied with Calverton, New York).[23]

Education and Research

The School District of Palm Beach County provides public education. Jupiter is also home to several private schools and religious schools.

Jupiter's population is served by two public high schools: Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter, and William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens.

Jupiter Christian School is a private school in the town.

Universities and colleges

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University, John D. MacArthur Campus

Research

Jupiter is home to the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, which conducts fundamental research in neuroscience, and is the Max Planck Society's first non-European research institute.

Public safety

Fire Department

Since 1984, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Jupiter. There are three fire stations assigned to the town:

Station 19 is the headquarters for Battalion 1, which covers Jupiter, Juno Beach, Lake Park and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County such as Jupiter Farms and Palm Beach Country Estates.[24]

Police Department

The Jupiter Police Department consists of 121 sworn officers and 36 civilian support staff personnel, and is headquartered in the town's municipal campus. Its operational divisions include Road Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Traffic, K-9, Marine, Beach Patrol, Crime Scene Investigation, SWAT and Hostage Negotiation.[25]

Economy

Companies based in Jupiter include G4S Secure Solutions, Town Sports International Holdings, Holtec International, and The Babylon Bee.[26]

Notable people

Points of interest

Media

, the fourth season of American Horror Story, is set in Jupiter in 1952.[53]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 31, 2021.
  2. Web site: GNIS Detail – Jupiter. geonames.usgs.gov. August 3, 2015.
  3. Web site: Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Florida Zip Code Map Boundary . zipdatamaps.com . November 21, 2018.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  5. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  6. Web site: 2012 America's Happiest Seaside Towns. Coastal Living Magazine. coastalliving.com. August 3, 2015.
  7. Web site: 2018's Best Beach Towns to Live in. WalletHub. wallethub.com.com. July 7, 2018.
  8. Web site: Best Southern beach towns to live in. Stacker Newsletter. stacker.com. June 18, 2022.
  9. Web site: Hobe Sound History . hobesound.org . The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce, Inc. . May 29, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080207014542/http://www.hobesound.org/community/history.asp . February 7, 2008 . dead .
  10. News: What's in a name? Lots of history if it's a town. September 16, 1987. Eliot Kleinberg. The Palm Beach Post. 1D. March 9, 2021. Newspapers.com.
  11. Web site: Palm Beach County History Online: Jupiter. history.jupiter.fl.us. pbchistoryonline.org. August 3, 2015.
  12. Web site: Jupiter Lighthouse . history.jupiter.fl.us . Town of Jupiter . May 29, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080201205556/http://history.jupiter.fl.us/HistoryWeb/KidsHistory/Jupiter-Lighthouse.cfm . February 1, 2008 .
  13. News: Veteran fights for front yard flag. September 13, 2003. CNN. May 29, 2008.
  14. Web site: January 5, 2015. Fun Facts About Jupiter, Florida. August 11, 2020. Kennedy Development Partners, LLC. en-US.
  15. Tropicalité Géographie physique intertropicale by Jean Demangeot, éditions Armand Colin, Paris, 1999?, page 44, Figure 19 Génétique des climats intertropicaux, source Marcel Leroux 1989
  16. Web site: P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jupiter town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  17. Web site: P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jupiter town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  18. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Jupiter town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  19. Web site: United States Census . July 14, 2022.
  20. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Jupiter town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  21. Web site: Demographics of Jupiter, FL . MuniNetGuide.com . November 13, 2007.
  22. Web site: MLA Data Center Results of Jupiter, FL . . November 13, 2007.
  23. Web site: Ancestry Map of Guatemalan Communities . Epodunk.com . November 13, 2007.
  24. Web site: Station List . Palm Beach County Fire Rescue . December 20, 2013.
  25. Web site: Police Organization - Jupiter FL. November 2, 2023. Town of Jupiter.
  26. Web site: Corporate Overview. November 2, 2021. Holtec International. en-US.
  27. Web site: Jupiter, Fla.: A list of where the pros play. PGATour. en. February 22, 2019.
  28. Web site: Former Cardinals star Rick Ankiel lists Jupiter house for $2.2 million Real Time. Ostrowski. Jeff. February 22, 2019.
  29. Web site: Briny Baird PGA TOUR Profile - News, Stats, and Videos. PGATour. en. February 22, 2019.
  30. Web site: Don Brewer Bio. March 8, 2021. www.grandfunkrailroad.com.
  31. Web site: Liezl Els Committed to Autism Awareness . PGA TOUR Charities . March 11, 2010 . February 7, 2011.
  32. Web site: Rickie Fowler. PGA Tour. December 10, 2012. September 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170911214434/http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32102.html. dead.
  33. Web site: UFC FIGHT: Hermes Franca . ufcfight.com . May 29, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080507234319/http://www.ufcfight.com/mma/2007/07/hermes-franca.html. May 7, 2008 . dead .
  34. Web site: People who live on Se Hidden Bridge Ct in Jupiter, Florida . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130819141428/http://https/ . August 19, 2013 . June 21, 2022 . Voterrecords.com.
  35. News: July 11, 2019. Remembering Brendan Grace: When VIP met the legendary comedian and his family in their Florida home. VIP The Home of Irish Celebrities. dead. September 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20190713230408/http://vipmagazine.ie/when-vip-met-brendan-grace-and-family-in-their-florida-home/. July 13, 2019.
  36. Web site: About Me . Hugh Howey . October 3, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006094123/http://www.hughhowey.com/bio/ . October 6, 2014 .
  37. News: Bill . DiPaolo . Inventor of Mr. Coffee machine and Jupiter resident dies at 91 . The Palm Beach Post . August 5, 2015 . August 31, 2015.
  38. Web site: 'Great feeling' for Padres pitcher Miles Mikolas, a Jupiter High grad, to make debut vs. Marlins. Capozzi. Joe. The Palm Beach Post. en. December 17, 2018.
  39. News: What heavy metal rock star has found peace living in Jupiter?. Leslie Gray Streeter. December 5, 2017.
  40. Charles Nelson Reilly . 2006 . The Life of Reilly . Netflix Streaming Video . Motion picture . Civilian Pictures/L'Orange Films . Los Angeles, California . August 14, 2011 . 1:13:37.
  41. What I've Learned: Burt Reynolds . Ross Johnson . Esquire . June 1, 2005 . February 7, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101231215925/http://www.esquire.com/features/what-ive-learned/ESQ0605-ESQ0506WILREYNOLDS_112 . December 31, 2010 .
  42. Web site: Phillies legend Mike Schmidt selling Jupiter home . Jose Lambiet . The Palm Beach Post . November 2, 2009 . February 7, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728065234/http://www.page2live.com/2009/11/02/phillies-legend-mike-schmidt-selling-jupiter-home/ . July 28, 2011 .
  43. Web site: Levine. Daniel S.. June 17, 2017. Justin Thomas: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. April 27, 2021. Heavy.com. en-US.
  44. News: Dara Torres bio . August 16, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081230122814/http://daratorres.com/dara_torres_bio.pdf . December 30, 2008 .
  45. News: Charles Vanik Dies at 94; Helped Jews Leave the Soviet Union. September 1, 2007. The New York Times. Associated Press. May 29, 2008.
  46. Web site: Richy Werenski – Profile . PGA Tour . June 5, 2018.
  47. Web site: Jupiter's Brett Wetterich withdraws from U.S. Open . Craig Dolch . The Palm Beach Post . June 12, 2008 . February 7, 2011.
  48. Web site: Tiger Woods – Profile . PGA Tour . July 18, 2019.
  49. Web site: Skateboarding. U. S. A.. 2020 USA Skateboarding National Team. August 29, 2021. USA Skateboarding. en.
  50. Web site: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum . Loxahatchee River Historical Society . February 7, 2011.
  51. Web site: William P Gwinn Airport . AirNav, LLC . January 13, 2011 . February 7, 2011.
  52. Web site: Beaches Jupiter, FL - Official Website. www.jupiter.fl.us. January 25, 2019.
  53. Web site: Mike . Ayres . October 8, 2014 . The Origins of 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' . Speakeasy (blog) . . August 3, 2015.

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