Pompano Beach Highlands

Pompano Beach Highlands was a census-designated place (CDP) in Broward County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,505 at the 2000 census. Residents of the unincorporated community voted in late 2004 to join the city of Pompano Beach, Florida.HistoryThe area was developed with single-family homes beginning in the mid-1950s. Developer Mackle Company and architect James Vensel laid out a community with 4 basic home types on lots averaging 75 x 100 ft. The homes were single-story concrete block structures with large windows and open-plan interiors. The exterior details were kept to a minimum, but certain models had stylish space-age touches. The "Lime Beach" model had staggered roof gables at one end lending a geometric flair to an otherwise rectangular box. The developers marketed the houses nationally, with ads in magazines such as Life.1 Low prices and small down payments enticed many retirees to purchase homes sight unseen via mail.GeographyPompano Beach Highlands is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 km², all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,505 people, 2,330 households, and 1,556 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,860.4/km² (4,834.8/mi²). There were 2,506 housing units at an average density of 716.7/km² (1,862.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 76.88% White (61.4% were Non-Hispanic White,) 9.13% African American, 0.72% Native American, 2.49% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.20% from other races, and 5.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.48% of the population.