Editing Sandalfoot Cove, Florida

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'''Sandalfoot Cove''' was a former [[census-designated place]] (CDP) and current [[unincorporated place]] near [[Boca Raton, Florida|Boca Raton]] in [[Palm Beach County, Florida|Palm Beach County]], [[Florida]], United States. The population was 16,582 at the 2000 census. While it is not officially in the City of Boca Raton, the community is frequently classified under its umbrella term.

==Geography==
Sandalfoot Cove is located at {{coord|26.338873|-80.185315|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}},<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> or about five miles southwest of [[Boca Raton, Florida|Boca Raton]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|7.7|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, all land.

Although the defined western border stops at [[U.S. Route 441]], the area directly west is also generally referred to by residents as Sandalfoot as well. Sandalfoot Boulevard continues west of 441. This area includes the Watergate Estates mobile homes, Boca Trails, Palmetto Pines, Boca Springs, and Tudor Woods.

==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 16,582 people, 6,895 households, and 4,592 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2,155.7|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|people|people|abbr=on}}. There were 7,743 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,006.6|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|units|units|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.21% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (76.4% were [[Non-Hispanic White]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.muninetguide.com/states/florida/municipality/Sandalfoot_Cove.php |title=Demographics of Sandalfoot Cove, FL |publisher=MuniNetGuide.com |access-date=2007-12-14}}</ref> 3.96% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.97% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.29% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.37% from [[Multiracial American|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 14.46% of the population.

In 2000, there were 6,895 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

In 2000, in the former CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $44,243, and the median income for a family was $49,871. Males had a median income of $39,774 versus $29,920 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $23,232. About 3.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, [[English language|English]] was the [[first language]] for 76.91% of all residents, while [[Spanish language|Spanish]] accounted for 14.88%, [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] consisted of 3.18%, [[Italian language|Italian]] made up 1.72%, [[Yiddish language|Yiddish]] was totaled at 0.66%, [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]] totaled 0.56%, both [[French language|French]] and [[German language|German]] were at 0.46%, [[Haitian Creole|French Creole]] was at 0.43%, [[Arabic language|Arabic]] at 0.39%, and [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] was the [[mother tongue]] for 0.29% of the population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=12&county_id=&mode=place&zip=&place_id=63450&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r |title=MLA Data Center Results for Sandalfoot Cove, Florida |publisher=[[Modern Language Association]] |access-date=2007-12-14}}</ref>

As of 2000, the former CDP is home to a sizable and growing number of immigrants, most notably [[Brazilians|Brazilian]] and [[Colombians|Colombian]]; as well as [[Haitians|Haitian]]. This can be seen in the shopping centers south of Judge Winikoff Road, along [[State Road 441|441]], where there are a number of Brazilian and Colombian restaurants and markets within the area.

== Crime ==
Sandalfoot Cove, along with the area directly west, has a reputation as being one of the parts of unincorporated Boca Raton with the highest crime rate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1aZL_IH1j0_ObzhMquyi0ArfQFF0&hl=en_US&ll=26.336249579317116,-80.1954070026245&z=14|title=Crime-O-Meter of Palm Beach County (Metropolitan West Palm Beach)|website=www.google.com|access-date=2017-07-21}}</ref> Likely due to the generally working class population, which is in contrast to the mostly lower middle class to upper middle class population in surrounding areas. The CDP has a significant presence of drugs and prostitution.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://blog.palmpartners.com/swat-raid-shatters-boca-raton-stigma/|title=SWAT Raid Shatters Boca Raton Stigma - Palm Partners Blog|date=2014-10-20|work=Palm Partners Blog|access-date=2017-07-21|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://westbocanews.com/2015/02/05/big-drug-bust-in-west-sandalfoot/7769|title=Big Drug Bust in West Sandalfoot – West Boca News|access-date=2017-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/pbso-west-boca-drug-raid-leads-three-arrests/nDNSNTVS3n0XsrWT6gnBLN/|title=PBSO: West Boca drug raid leads to three arrests|work=palmbeachpost|access-date=2017-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Salley|first=Farron|title=80-year-old man arrested in prostitution sting|url=http://www.wpbf.com/article/80-year-old-man-arrested-in-prostitution-sting/9137525|language=en|access-date=2017-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://westbocanews.com/2014/04/26/7-johns-busted-in-publix-prostitution-sting/4575|title=7 Johns Busted in Publix Prostitution Sting – West Boca News|access-date=2017-07-21}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Palm Beach County, Florida}}
{{South Florida metropolitan area}}
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[[Category:Former census-designated places in Palm Beach County, Florida]]
[[Category:Former census-designated places in Florida]]