28.8% of families and 35.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. As of 2000, English was the first language for 52.89% of all residents, while Spanish made up 43.01%, and French Creole was the mother tongue for 4.09% of the population. References Census-designated places in Palm Beach County, Florida Census-designated places in Florida