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Belle Glade, Florida, in Palm Beach county, is 37 miles NW of Coral Springs, Florida (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Miami, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metropolitan area. Belle Glade contains a population of approximately 14,906.
In Belle Glade, about 40% of adults are married. Belle Glade has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city. Unmarried people abound in Belle Glade.
Approximately 70% of Belle Glade is non-white. Belle Glade offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Belle Glade had a median family income of $26,756.
Political donors in Belle Glade favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Belle Glade has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 42% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Belle Glade, 80% of commuters drive to work. In Belle Glade, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing Belle Glade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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