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Greenacres
The State of Florida is a state in the southeastern United States. Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state. It is bordered on the north by the states of Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama.
Greenacres is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population of the city was 27,569 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,019. Mayor of the city is Samuel J. Ferreri. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 square kilometers, out of which 12.1 square kilometers is land and 0.21 percent is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 27,569 people, 12,059 households, and 7,585 families residing in the city. The population density of the city was 2,284.2 per square kilometers. There were 14,153 housing units at an average density of 1,172.6 per square kilometers.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.9 percent under the age of 18, 7.6 percent from 18 to 24, 28.5 percent from 25 to 44, 19.4 percent from 45 to 64, and 23.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
Their mission is to continually improve the quality of life by providing the best and most cost efficient public services and facilities to exceed the expectations of city residents and businesses. Goals are to maintain a safe, attractive community, balance the needs of all residents, promote the continued growth of the city and its infrastructure, Make value driven fiscally sound investment decisions, Promote a professional workforce through training and education, Enhance service delivery efficiency through the use of technology, exceed customer’s expectations, promote and foster good intergovernmental relationships.
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