| Located in
the southern end of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach was originally settled as
an agricultural community, similar to most areas in south Florida. 
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Incorporated in 1911, it became the City of Delray Beach on May 11, 1927.
_____The City has grown from 1,015 people in 1920,
to well over 65,000 people today. _____Delray
Beach itself encompasses 15.37 square miles of land area, and over 90% of this
has been developed. _____As the City approaches
the limits of its growth, the focus has shifted to renewal and redevelopment.
This piece of paradise continues to improve with age. |