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Belle Glade Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 21,931
- Land Area (2000): 473.628 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 602.811 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 17,449 | 2002 | 15,588 | 2005 | 15,664 |
2000 | 17,699 | 2003 | 15,483 | 2006 | 15,683 |
2001 | 15,292 | 2004 | 15,544 | 2007 | 15,231 |
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Houses (2000): 7,540
Belle Glade Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 20,632 | 94.00% |
Rural, Farm | 153 | 0.70% |
Rural, Non-farm | 1,164 | 5.30% |
Belle Glade Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belle Glade Employment Information Back to top
Belle Glade Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 878 | 22.61% |
2. | Food Manufacturing | 563 | 14.50% |
3. | Construction | 381 | 9.81% |
4. | Public Administration | 190 | 4.89% |
5. | Educational Services | 187 | 4.81% |
6. | Health Care | 173 | 4.45% |
7. | Accommodation and Food Services | 166 | 4.27% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 144 | 3.71% |
9. | Truck Transportation | 89 | 2.29% |
10. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 85 | 2.19% |
11. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 78 | 2.01% |
12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 73 | 1.88% |
13. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 69 | 1.78% |
14. | Repair and Maintenance | 69 | 1.78% |
15. | Food and Beverage Stores | 67 | 1.73% |
16. | Department and Other General Stores | 63 | 1.62% |
17. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 60 | 1.54% |
18. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 49 | 1.26% |
19. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 41 | 1.06% |
20. | Personal and Laundry Services | 37 | 0.95% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 605 | 19.48% |
2. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 383 | 12.33% |
3. | Health Care | 341 | 10.98% |
4. | Public Administration | 295 | 9.50% |
5. | Social Assistance | 236 | 7.60% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 191 | 6.15% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 138 | 4.44% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 91 | 2.93% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 79 | 2.54% |
10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 73 | 2.35% |
11. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 65 | 2.09% |
12. | Food Manufacturing | 62 | 2.00% |
13. | Department and Other General Stores | 46 | 1.48% |
14. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 36 | 1.16% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 34 | 1.10% |
16. | Private Household Services | 33 | 1.06% |
17. | Other Transportation | 32 | 1.03% |
18. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 32 | 1.03% |
19. | Construction | 28 | 0.90% |
20. | Info Services and Data Processing | 25 | 0.81% |
Belle Glade Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agricultural Workers | 633 | 16.30% |
2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 315 | 8.11% |
3. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 301 | 7.75% |
4. | Other Material Moving Workers | 212 | 5.46% |
5. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 211 | 5.43% |
6. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 208 | 5.36% |
7. | Law Enforcement Workers | 129 | 3.32% |
8. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 124 | 3.19% |
9. | Vehicle Mechanics | 116 | 2.99% |
10. | Other Production Occupations | 112 | 2.88% |
11. | Other Construction Trades | 110 | 2.83% |
12. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 99 | 2.55% |
13. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 79 | 2.03% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 72 | 1.85% |
15. | Construction Laborers | 59 | 1.52% |
16. | Other Management Occupations | 58 | 1.49% |
17. | Painters and Paperhangers | 58 | 1.49% |
18. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 58 | 1.49% |
19. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 53 | 1.36% |
20. | Carpenters | 52 | 1.34% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agricultural Workers | 357 | 11.50% |
2. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 276 | 8.89% |
3. | Cashiers | 152 | 4.90% |
4. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 139 | 4.48% |
5. | Secretaries and Admins | 132 | 4.25% |
6. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 125 | 4.03% |
7. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 119 | 3.83% |
8. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 119 | 3.83% |
9. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 112 | 3.61% |
10. | Child Care Workers | 108 | 3.48% |
11. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 102 | 3.29% |
12. | Law Enforcement Workers | 85 | 2.74% |
13. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 85 | 2.74% |
14. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 80 | 2.58% |
15. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 74 | 2.38% |
16. | Other Management Occupations | 72 | 2.32% |
17. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 66 | 2.13% |
18. | Other Office and Admin Support | 63 | 2.03% |
19. | Registered Nurses | 61 | 1.96% |
20. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 59 | 1.90% |
Belle Glade Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 7,480 | 49.05% |
15-35 hours | 1,019 | 6.68% |
1-14 hours | 412 | 2.70% |
No regular hours | 6,339 | 41.57% |
Belle Glade Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 470 | 7.13% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 615 | 9.32% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 442 | 6.70% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 987 | 14.96% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 802 | 12.16% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 787 | 11.93% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 896 | 13.58% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 449 | 6.81% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 173 | 2.62% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 262 | 3.97% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 102 | 1.55% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 34 | 0.52% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 369 | 5.59% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 208 | 3.15% |
Belle Glade Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 357 | 5.41% |
5-9 | 1,111 | 16.84% |
10-14 | 1,354 | 20.53% |
15-19 | 768 | 11.64% |
20-24 | 504 | 7.64% |
25-29 | 222 | 3.37% |
30-34 | 889 | 13.48% |
35-39 | 39 | 0.59% |
40-44 | 80 | 1.21% |
45-59 | 406 | 6.16% |
60-89 | 603 | 9.14% |
At least 90 | 263 | 3.99% |
Belle Glade Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 182 | 2.76% | 4,134 | 62.67% |
30-44 | 298 | 4.52% | 710 | 10.76% |
45-59 | 49 | 0.74% | 357 | 5.41% |
At least 60 | 311 | 4.71% | 555 | 8.41% |
Belle Glade Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 10 | 0.15% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 1,120 | 16.62% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 4,233 | 62.83% |
Motorcycle | 26 | 0.39% |
Other | 108 | 1.60% |
Public transportation | 840 | 12.47% |
Walked | 259 | 3.84% |
Worked at home | 141 | 2.09% |
Belle Glade Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belle Glade Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 6,616 (20,596 people)
Families (2000): 4,831 (17,698 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 942
People at same address in 1995: 11,337
Belle Glade Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,534 | 23.19% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 776 | 11.73% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 720 | 10.88% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 515 | 7.78% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 514 | 7.77% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 276 | 4.17% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 358 | 5.41% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 334 | 5.05% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 226 | 3.42% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 414 | 6.26% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 410 | 6.20% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 264 | 3.99% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 143 | 2.16% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 39 | 0.59% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 52 | 0.79% |
$200,000 or more | 41 | 0.62% |
Belle Glade Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,498 | 22.82% |
Family, 2 people | 1,214 | 18.49% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 262 | 3.99% |
Family, 3 people | 1,085 | 16.53% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 53 | 0.81% |
Family, 4 people | 935 | 14.24% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 23 | 0.35% |
Family, 5 people | 714 | 10.88% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 8 | 0.12% |
Family, 6 people | 441 | 6.72% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 4 | 0.06% |
Family, 7 or more people | 324 | 4.94% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 4 | 0.06% |
Belle Glade Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 5,276 | 34.12% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 620 | 4.01% |
Public Assistance | 365 | 2.36% |
Retirement | 612 | 3.96% |
Self Employment | 510 | 3.30% |
Social Security | 1,508 | 9.75% |
Supplemental Security | 630 | 4.07% |
Wage / Salary | 5,079 | 32.85% |
Other | 861 | 5.57% |
Belle Glade Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,163 | 43.46% |
With children under 18 | 1,513 | 56.54% |
Belle Glade Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 631 | 7.63% |
Married | 3,967 | 47.95% |
Never Married | 3,414 | 41.26% |
Widowed | 262 | 3.17% |
Belle Glade Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 574 | 7.81% |
Married | 3,383 | 46.01% |
Never Married | 2,750 | 37.40% |
Widowed | 646 | 8.79% |
Belle Glade Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belle Glade Education Information Back to top
Belle Glade Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 3,679 | 25.44% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 3,661 | 25.32% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 3,894 | 26.93% |
Some college, no degree | 1,694 | 11.72% |
Associate degree | 379 | 2.62% |
Bachelors degree | 819 | 5.66% |
Graduate or professional degree | 333 | 2.30% |
Belle Glade Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 494 | 2.25% | 134 | 0.61% | 628 | 2.86% |
Kindergarten | 539 | 2.46% | 24 | 0.11% | 563 | 2.57% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,729 | 7.88% | 55 | 0.25% | 1,784 | 8.13% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,794 | 8.18% | 76 | 0.35% | 1,870 | 8.53% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,634 | 7.45% | 123 | 0.56% | 1,757 | 8.01% |
Undergrad college | 445 | 2.03% | 130 | 0.59% | 575 | 2.62% |
Graduate or professional school | 93 | 0.42% | 37 | 0.17% | 130 | 0.59% |
Total | 6,728 | 30.68% | 579 | 2.64% | 7,307 | 33.32% |
Belle Glade Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Belle Glade Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 13,493 | 64.69% |
Below Poverty Level | 7,365 | 35.31% |
Belle Glade Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belle Glade Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 974
Belle Glade Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 19.199 | 0.860 | 0.057 | 5.215 | 25.331 | 0.458 | 24.471 | 52.037 | 5.502 | 82.469 |
2000 | 14.747 | 0.452 | 0.113 | 4.068 | 19.380 | 0.735 | 24.069 | 52.376 | 6.328 | 83.508 |
2001 | 16.675 | 0.785 | 0.131 | 4.251 | 21.841 | 0.916 | 19.880 | 36.490 | 5.297 | 62.582 |
2002 | 25.468 | 0.898 | 0.000 | 6.159 | 32.525 | 0.449 | 34.065 | 53.182 | 6.030 | 93.726 |
2003 | 19.505 | 0.581 | 0.065 | 9.623 | 29.775 | 0.710 | 29.387 | 63.424 | 7.169 | 99.981 |
2004 | 19.686 | 0.643 | 0.129 | 4.568 | 25.026 | 0.322 | 17.434 | 60.216 | 5.082 | 82.733 |
2005 | 18.195 | 0.575 | 0.128 | 4.916 | 23.813 | 0.638 | 22.791 | 59.691 | 5.235 | 87.717 |
2006 | 8.098 | 1.148 | 0.064 | 3.698 | 13.008 | 0.064 | 13.964 | 31.754 | 4.910 | 50.628 |
2007 | 22.126 | 0.657 | 0.197 | 7.944 | 30.924 | 0.657 | 29.020 | 57.514 | 5.515 | 92.049 |
Belle Glade Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 10 | 38 |
2005 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | 6 | 19 |
2007 | 4 | 37 |
Belle Glade Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 1,881 |
2000 | 1,821 |
2001 | 1,291 |
2002 | 1,968 |
Belle Glade Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belle Glade Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Belle Glade Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 4,191 | 19.11% |
10-19 Years | 3,973 | 18.12% |
20-29 Years | 3,092 | 14.10% |
30-39 Years | 3,202 | 14.60% |
40-49 Years | 3,031 | 13.82% |
50-59 Years | 2,052 | 9.36% |
60-69 Years | 1,341 | 6.11% |
70-79 Years | 773 | 3.52% |
80-89 Years | 250 | 1.14% |
90+ Years | 26 | 0.12% |
Belle Glade Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 11,611 | 52.94% |
Female | 10,320 | 47.06% |
Belle Glade Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
African-American | 11,564 | 52.73% |
Hispanic/Latino | 5,895 | 26.88% |
Caucasian | 2,994 | 13.65% |
Multiracial | 1,329 | 6.06% |
Asian | 59 | 0.27% |
Amerindian | 42 | 0.19% |
Other Race | 35 | 0.16% |
Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.06% |
Belle Glade Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Haitian | 1,798 | 29.11% |
2. | United States Or American | 1,627 | 26.34% |
3. | Jamaican | 733 | 11.87% |
4. | English | 512 | 8.29% |
5. | Irish | 301 | 4.87% |
6. | German | 239 | 3.87% |
7. | African | 198 | 3.21% |
8. | Arab / Arabic | 115 | 1.86% |
9. | Bahamian | 110 | 1.78% |
10. | Italian | 86 | 1.39% |
Belle Glade Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 12,493 | 62.30% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 5,142 | 25.64% |
3. | French Creole | 1,788 | 8.92% |
4. | French | 233 | 1.16% |
5. | Arabic | 110 | 0.55% |
6. | Yiddish | 79 | 0.39% |
7. | German | 76 | 0.38% |
8. | Italian | 46 | 0.23% |
9. | Vietnamese | 23 | 0.11% |
10. | Other West Germanic | 21 | 0.10% |
Belle Glade Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 16,194 | 73.78% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1,769 | 8.06% |
Not a citizen | 3,986 | 18.16% |
Belle Glade Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belle Glade Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Belle Glade Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
33430 |