Westlake, Florida

Westlake is a city and the 39th municipality in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.[2][3] The population was 906 at the 2020 census.

Westlake, Florida
City
Incorporated City of Westlake
Seal
Country United States
State Florida
CountyPalm Beach
IncorporatedJune 2016
Government
 • MayorRoger Manning
Area
[1]
 • Total6.55 sq mi (16.97 km2)
 • Land6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2)
 • Water0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total906
 • Density142.32/sq mi (54.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)561
FIPS code12-76417
Websitewww.westlakegov.com

The Incorporated City of Westlake is located west of Royal Palm Beach and north of Loxahatchee Groves.[2]

History

The city started development after Minto Communities purchased 3,800 acres for $51 million. They later added 200 more acres. It became the 39th city in Palm Beach County in 2016. The city was named in part as a nod to Weston in neighboring Broward County, a similar large-scale community planned by a developer in the 1980s.[4] In November, 2019, Wellington Regional Medical Center purchased 35 acres for $12.3 million to establish a presence in the community. [5]

Demographics

2020 census
Westlake racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[6]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 396 43.71%
Black or African American (NH) 159 17.55%
Asian (NH) 44 4.86%
Some Other Race (NH) 9 0.99%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 39 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 259 28.59%
Total 906

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 906 people, 28 households, and 26 families residing in the city.

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
2020906—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]


Public Safety

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. [8]

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. [9]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. "Five votes establish Westlake, Palm Beach County's newest city". SunSentinel.
  3. "Report: Westlake to become Palm Beach County's 39th city". Palm Beach Post.
  4. "A brand new city is offering hundreds of new homes. Here's a look at life in Westlake". Sun Sentinel.
  5. "The Wellington health care provider wants a bigger presence in growing western Palm Beach County". Palm Beach Post.
  6. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. "District 18 – Westlake".
  9. "City of Westlake Welcomes Fire Station 22".


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