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Three Lakes, Florida

Three Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) and planned community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 16,540 at the 2020 census, up from 15,047 in 2010.

Geography
Three Lakes is located 16 mi southwest of downtown Miami at 25.63528°N, -80.39917°W (25.635372, -80.399031). It is bordered to the north by The Crossings, to the northeast by Kendall, to the east by Richmond Heights, to the south by Zoo Miami, and to the west by Country Walk. The Hammocks touches the northwest corner of Three Lakes, and Palmetto Estates touches the southeast corner.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Three Lakes CDP has a total area of 3.9 sqmi, of which 3.2 sqmi are land and 0.7 sqmi, or 17.17%, are water.

Neighborhoods
The three main neighborhoods in the Three Lakes CDP are Deerwood, Bonita Lakes, and Three Lakes (its namesake).

Points of interest
Three Lakes has a handful of churches, schools, and strip malls scattered around.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,540 people, 4,736 households, and 3,813 families residing in the CDP.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 15,047 people, 4,726 households, and 3,606 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,955 people, 2,463 households, and 1,889 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,131.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,627 housing units at an average density of 805.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 72.49% White (31.6% were Non-Hispanic White), 15.64% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.87% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.10% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.76% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 2,463 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 40.8% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $54,830, and the median income for a family was $58,424. Males had a median income of $37,194 versus $30,481 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,832. About 6.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 51.87% of residents, while English made up 45.19%, and French was the mother tongue of 2.92% of the population.

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University Park, Florida

University Park is a neighborhood and former census-designated place (CDP) located in an unincorporated area of western Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It was merged into Westchester CDP for the 2020 U.S. Census. In 2010, the population was 26,995. It encompasses the Modesto A. Maidique Campus of Florida International University and the Fair Expo Center, and was the former name of the former's campus.

Description

The original name of Florida International University's main campus was the Tamiami Campus, then it became the University Park Campus and it is now called the Modesto A. Maidique Campus). It is located in the area. The campus encompasses 344 acre. Florida International University was built from around 1965 onwards, with the destruction of Tamiami Airport. At the time, very little was located around FIU, and the campus was referred to as University Park. As Miami grew west, the area came to be known as University Park after the university's campus name.

Today, University Park houses all of the campus's colleges and schools as well as all the administrative offices and main university facilities. University Park is also home to Reagan House (formally known as University House), the home of FIU's president, the Wertheim Performing Arts Center, the Frost Art Museum, the International Hurricane Research Center, and the university's athletic facilities such as Riccardo Silva Stadium, FIU Baseball Stadium, and FIU Arena.

Until the early-1990s, aerial pictures of the campus clearly revealed the features of the airport that used to occupy the land until 1969. Construction has obliterated all of these features, and only the University Tower remains as memory of the university's past. Today, University Park is home to about 87% of the student population and 94% of housing students. University Park is a lush, heavily vegetated campus, with many lakes and nature preserves, as well as an arboretum and has 92 buildings. Current construction at University Park includes an independent art museum for the Frost Art Museum, a Graduate Business School Complex, a Molecular Biology Building, a Student Services Building, a Social Sciences Building, a Medical School Complex, and an expansion to FIU Stadium for a seating capacity of 45,000.

Geography
University Park is located at 25.74528°N, -80.36611°W (25.745178, -80.366124).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.6 km$2$ (4.1 mi2). 10.5 km$2$ (4.1 mi2) of it is land and 0.1 km$2$ (0.04 mi2) of it (0.98%) is water.

Demographics
According to the census of 2000, there were 26,538 people, 8,646 households, and 6,501 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,535.1 PD/sqmi. There were 9,047 housing units at an average density of 2,227.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.04% White (of which 12.5% were non-Hispanic) 3.40% Black, 0.06% Native American, 1.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.38% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 82.69% of the population.

There were 8,646 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 14.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,039, and the median income for a family was $48,451. Males had a median income of $30,884 versus $25,861 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,249. About 9.8% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 86.45% of residents, while English made up 12.06%, and French as a mother tongue was at 0.45% of the population.

Government and infrastructure
The National Weather Service Miami Office is on subleased area on the FIU campus.

Colleges and universities
Florida International University Modesto A. Maidique Campus is located in University Park.

Primary and secondary schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools in University Park. Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School and Olympia Heights Elementary School are in University Park. Finlay is on the FIU campus.

St. Agatha Catholic School of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami is located in University Park.

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Virginia Gardens, Florida

Virginia Gardens is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The village is a part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village had a population of 2,364 in 2020.

History
In 1947, Miami Springs (of which it was then a part) passed an ordinance outlawing horses from the city limits. In response, about 50 citizens decided to break away and form their own village.

The village is named for the state of Virginia, original home of many of the wealthy transplants who made up the founding residents. At the time of incorporation, many of the residents owned large estates, some up to 5 acre, suitable for horse ownership. Only a single 1 acre residential property remains within the village limits today; the bulk of residential property now consists of 0.2 acre lots typical of suburban developments.

Geography
Virginia Gardens is located 9 mi northwest of downtown Miami at 25.80917°N, -80.29667°W (25.809175, –80.296697). It is bordered to the north and east by the city of Miami Springs and to the south by Miami International Airport.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,364 people, 770 households, and 568 families residing in the village.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,375 people, 808 households, and 554 families residing in the village.

2000 census
In 2000, 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.22.

In 2000, age distribution was 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

In 2000, the median household income $40,197, and the median family income was $44,800. Males had a median income of $31,302 versus $26,274 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,139. About 9.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

In 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language made up 71.66%, and English as the main language accounted for 28.34% of the population.

Education
Virginia Gardens is a part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
 * Miami Springs High School serves Virginia Gardens.
 * Blessed Trinity Catholic School, a K–8 school of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, is in Virginia Gardens.

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West Little River, Florida

West Little River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 34,128 at the 2020 census.

Most of West Little River was originally a neighborhood of the city of Miami when it was annexed into the city in 1925. With the arrival of the Great Depression, Miami gave up its jurisdiction and West Little River became an unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County.

Geography
West Little River is located 9 mi north-northwest of downtown Miami at 25.85694°N, -80.23694°W (25.856923, -80.237020). It is bordered by Westview to the north, Pinewood and El Portal to the east, Hialeah to the west, and Gladeview and the Miami neighborhood of Liberty City to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the West Little River CDP has a total area of 4.7 sqmi, of which, 4.6 sqmi are land and 0.1 sqmi, or 1.59%, is water. The Little River Canal forms the northeast border of the CDP.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 34,128 people, 9,621 households, and 6,782 families residing in the CDP.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 34,699 people, 9,651 households, and 7,063 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,498 people, 9,519 households, and 7,386 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,093.3 people per square mile (2,739.6/km2). There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of 2,247.7/sq mi (868.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 32.53% White (3.4% were Non-Hispanic White), 57.22% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.49% from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40.05% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 9,519 households out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 3.75.

In 2000, in the CDP the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $26,686, and the median income for a family was $29,013. Males had a median income of $22,058 versus $20,524 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,026. About 24.7% of families and 29.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.6% of those under age 18 and 28.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 53.61% of residents, Spanish speakers made up 41.21%, and French Creole was the mother tongue of 4.93% of the population.

Government and infrastructure
The Miami-Dade Police Department operates the Northside District Station in West Little River.

Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates area public schools:

Elementary schools

 * Broadmoor Elementary School
 * Miami Park Elementary School
 * Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary School (formerly just West Little River Elementary School, but renamed in 2004 after adding the chairperson of the MDCPS audit committee to its name.)
 * Arcola Lake Elementary School

Middle schools

 * Madison Middle School

High schools

 * Miami Central High School
 * William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

Colleges and universities

 * Miami-Dade College - North Campus (public college)

Libraries
Miami-Dade Public Library operates area public libraries:

 * North Central Library

Transportation
West Little River is served by Metrobus throughout the area, the Miami Metrorail, Tri-Rail, and Amtrak:

Metrorail:
 * Northside (NW 79th Street and NW 32nd Avenue)
 * Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza (NW 62nd Street and NW 27th Avenue)

Tri-Rail:
 * Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer (NW 79th Street and NW 37th Avenue)

Amtrak:
 * Amtrak-Miami: Silver Star and Silver Meteor service, (NW 79th Street and NW 37th Avenue)

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West Miami, Florida

West Miami is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 7,233 at the 2020 census, up from 5,965 in 2010.

Geography
West Miami is located 6 mi west of downtown Miami at 25.75722°N, -80.29667°W (25.757691, –80.296583). It is bordered to the north by Miami, to the east by Coral Gables, and to the south and west by unincorporated Coral Terrace.

According to the United States Census Bureau, West Miami has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all land.

Surrounding areas

 * Flagami (Miami)
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 * Coral Terrace [[Image:Left.svg|20px]] [[Image:Right.svg|20px]] Coral Gables
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 * Coral Terrace

History
The city of West Miami, which is less than three-quarters of a square mile in area, is nestled between Tamiami Trail and Coral Way. Among early suggested names for the city were West Haven and West Gate.

Incorporated as a town with 700 residents, West Miami had 7,233 residents as of the 2020 census. 88.54% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. West Miami is surrounded by its larger neighbors, Coral Gables and Miami.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,233 people, 2,949 households, and 2,021 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,965 people, 2,194 households, and 1,502 families residing in the city.

2000 census
In 2000, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.14.

In 2000, the city, the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $34,910, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $26,013 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,850. About 7.6% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, Spanish as a first language was at 87.39% of residents, while English spoken as the mother tongue was 12.61% of the population.

Public transportation

 * City of West Miami Bus Route & Timetable

Parks

 * The city is home to four parks; Edmund P. Cooper Park, Garden Club Park, Loraine Park, and the West Miami Recreation Center.

Notable people

 * Marco Rubio, U.S. senator, served as West Miami city commissioner

Crime
The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 22, with no homicides. The violent crime rate was 3.6 per 1,000 people.

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West Perrine, Florida

West Perrine is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 10,602 at the 2020 census, up from 9,460 in 2010.

History
Prior to the 2000 census it was part of Perrine. The other part of Perrine became the East Perrine CDP for the 2000 census and is now part of the incorporated Village of Palmetto Bay. West Perrine is still an unincorporated area, although some residents have discussed the possibility of incorporating Perrine. The name derives from a land grant issued to the heirs of Henry Perrine, an agriculturist (among other things).

Geography
West Perrine is located 16 mi southwest of downtown Miami at 25.605°N, -80.36194°W (25.605133, -80.361899). It is bordered to the north by Palmetto Estates, to the east by Palmetto Bay, to the southeast by Cutler Bay, to the south by South Miami Heights, and to the west by Zoo Miami.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, all of it land.

U.S. Route 1 (Dixie Highway) forms the eastern border of the community. It leads northeast into Miami and southwest 12 mi to Homestead.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,602 people, 2,774 households, and 2,131 families residing in the CDP.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 9,460 people, 2,843 households, and 2,014 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,600 people, 2,642 households, and 2,021 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,966.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,814 housing units at an average density of 1,625.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 18.92% White (8.6% were Non-Hispanic White), 73.41% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.16% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.29% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 2,642 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 31.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.71.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $28,420, and the median income for a family was $29,987. Males had a median income of $27,383 versus $22,944 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,190. About 30.8% of families and 34.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.1% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 79.75% of residents, while Spanish made up 17.78%, and French Creole was the mother tongue of 2.46% of the population.

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Westchester, Florida

Westchester is a census-designated place (CDP) and neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Prior to the 2020 U.S. Census, the neighboring University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP, effectively doubling its geography and population. Per the 2020 census, the population was 56,384.

Geography
Westchester is located 10 mi west of downtown Miami at 25.74698°N, -80.33687°W, with an elevation of 8 ft. It is bordered to the north by Sweetwater and Fontainebleau, to the east by Coral Terrace, to the south by Olympia Heights and Westwood Lakes, and to the west by Tamiami. The former University Park CDP occupies the west half of the current Westchester CDP. Florida International University is in the northwest portion of the CDP.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Westchester CDP has a total area of 8.11 sqmi, of which 0.15 sqmi, or 1.89%, are water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 56,384 people, 16,688 households, and 12,581 families residing in the CDP.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,862 people, 9,468 households, and 7,255 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 30,271 people, 9,764 households, and 7,947 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,539.9 PD/sqmi. There were 9,938 housing units at an average density of 2,475.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.78% White (13.7% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.61% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 2.81% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 85.31% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 9,764 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.33.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $40,762, and the median income for a family was $44,863. Males had a median income of $29,629 versus $24,235 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,264. About 8.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 88.81% of residents, while English was the mother tongue of 10.78% of the population.

Government and infrastructure
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue operates Station 3 Tropical Park in Westchester.

The National Weather Service Miami Office is on subleased area on the FIU campus.

Education
The community of Westchester is home to eight public schools administered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, four Catholic private elementary and secondary schools, one private Roman Catholic college, and one public university.

Public schools

 * High schools
 * Miami Coral Park High School
 * Southwest Miami Senior High School (Olympia Heights, serves southern portions of Westchester)

 * K-8 schools
 * Everglades K-8 Center

 * Middle schools
 * Rockway Middle School
 * West Miami Middle School (outside of the CDP but serving a section of the CDP )

 * Elementary schools
 * Banyan Elementary School
 * Coral Park Elementary School
 * Emerson Elementary School
 * Carlos Finlay Elementary School, on the FIU campus
 * Rockway Elementary School
 * Olympia Heights Elementary School (in University Park CDP, serves a southwest section of Westchester CDP)

Private schools
Roman Catholic private schools are operated by and/or are affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
 * Christopher Columbus High School - Catholic private school
 * St. Brendan High School - Catholic private school
 * St. Agatha Catholic School (Catholic private school; in University Park CDP)
 * St. Brendan Elementary School (Catholic private school)
 * King's Christian
 * Gladeview Christian
 * Florida Christian School - Olympia Heights

Universities and colleges

 * Florida International University (formerly in the University Park CDP)
 * St. John Vianney College Seminary - Catholic private college

Public libraries
Miami-Dade Public Library operates the Westchester Regional Library.

Miscellaneous education
The Miami Hoshuko, a supplementary weekend Japanese school, holds its classes at the Iglesia Bautista de Coral Park ("Coral Park Baptist Church") in Westchester. The school offices are located in Doral. The school was established in 1984.

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Westview, Florida

Westview is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 9,923 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Westview is located 11 mi north-northwest of downtown Miami at 25.88222°N, -80.23806°W (25.882173, -80.238175). It is bordered to the north and northwest by Opa-locka, to the northeast by North Miami, to the southeast by Pinewood, to the south by West Little River, and to the west by Hialeah.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 sqmi, of which 3.0 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 5.02%, are water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,923 people, 3,483 households, and 2,782 families residing in the CDP.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 9,650 people, 2,923 households, and 2,170 families residing in the CDP.

2000 Census
At the 2000 census there were 9,692 people, 2,914 households, and 2,235 families living in the CDP. The population density was 3,109.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,111 housing units at an average density of 998.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 17.01% White (3.9% were Non-Hispanic White), 75.63% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 3.01% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.76%.

As of 2000, there were 2,914 households 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 31.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 19.0% of households were one person and 7.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 3.74.

In 2000, the age distribution was 31.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $28,943 and the median family income was $31,289. Males had a median income of $23,052 versus $22,933 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,887. About 23.2% of families and 26.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.4% of those under age 18 and 24.9% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 68.37% of residents, while Spanish made up 20.61%, French Creole was at 10.16%, and French was the mother tongue of 0.84% of the population.

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Westwood Lakes, Florida

Westwood Lakes is a census-designated place and unincorporated community of Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 11,373 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Westwood Lakes is located 13 mi west of downtown Miami at 25.72389°N, -80.36889°W (25.723829, -80.368891). It is bordered to the north by Westchester, to the east by Olympia Heights, to the south by Sunset, and to the west by Kendale Lakes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, of which 1.7 sqmi are land and 0.1 sqmi, or 8.14%, are water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,373 people, 3,197 households, and 2,451 families residing in the CDP.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 11,838 people, 3,344 households, and 2,850 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,005 people, 3,477 households, and 2,969 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,967.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,524 housing units at an average density of 2,045.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.95% White (22% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.79% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 2.87% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.33% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 3,477 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 10.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.41 and the average family size was 3.54.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $44,602, and the median income for a family was $46,262. Males had a median income of $27,416 versus $24,896 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,044. About 7.4% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 79.96% of residents, and English was the primary language of 20.03% of the population.

Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools in Westwood Lakes.

Elementary schools

 * Royal Palm Elementary School
 * Tropical Elementary School

Middle School

 * Riviera Middle School

K-8 School

 * Cypress K-8 Center.

Private School
St. Timothy Parish School of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami

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Islamorada, Florida

Islamorada (also sometimes Isla Morada) is an incorporated village in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is located directly between Miami and Key West on five islands—Tea Table Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Windley Key and Plantation Key—in the Florida Keys. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 7,107, up from 6,119 in 2010.

History
The name Islamorada, "purple island", came from early Spanish explorers in the area.

Islamorada was the location of one of the stations of the Overseas Railroad.

Islamorada was hit almost directly by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, causing 423 deaths. A memorial, including the ashes of over 300 victims, exists today at Overseas Highway mile marker 82.

Hall of Fame baseball player Ted Williams began visiting Islamorada in 1943 and for the next 45 years was the island's most well-known resident. After his retirement from baseball he became the national spokesman for Sears sporting goods, and became renowned for his abilities as a fisherman. Over the decades, he hosted numerous celebrities at his Islamorada house and took them on local fishing trips.

The village was incorporated on December 31, 1997. Prior to this date, "Islamorada" referred to the evolving community island of Upper Matecumbe Key.

Geography
Islamorada is located at 24.93583°N, -80.61361°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.7 sqmi, of which 6.4 sqmi are land and 0.3 sqmi, or 3.73%, are water.

U.S. Route 1, the Overseas Highway, runs the length of the village, leading north 74 mi to Miami and southwest 80 mi to Key West.

Islamorada is approximately 19 nmi southwest of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

With its position between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Islamorada is on migration routes for many large fish species. Therefore, Islamorada is informally known as the "Sportfishing Capital of the World".

Climate
Islamorada has a tropical savanna climate (Aw), similar to the rest of the Florida Keys.

Demographics
The community is registered in the census as Islamorada, Village of Islands.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,107 people, 2,997 households, and 1,788 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 6,119 people, 2,674 households, and 1,705 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,846 people, 3,174 households, and 1,853 families residing in the village. The population density was 371.8/km² (962.5/mi²). There were 5,461 housing units at an average density of 296.6/km² (767.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.84% White, 0.45% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.72% of the population.

In 2000, there were 3,174 households out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.63.

In 2000, in the village, the population was spread out, with 15.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $41,522, and the median income for a family was $56,118. Males had a median income of $31,339 versus $25,670 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,519. 6.9% of the population and 3.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.0% are under the age of 18 and 4.5% are 65 or older.

Neighborhoods
Official neighborhoods within the village are:
 * Lower Matecumbe Beach
 * Matecumbe
 * Moorings Village
 * Plantation Key Colony

Education
Residents are zoned to schools in the Monroe County School District.
 * Zoned to Plantation Key School in Plantation Key
 * Coral Shores High School
 * Treasure Village Montessori Charter School

Library
Islamorada Public Library-Helen Wadley Branch is part of the Monroe County Public Library. The first public library in the Keys opened in Key West in 1853, and today there are five locations throughout the Keys that serve over 350,000 young people and adults. The current Islamorada library is housed in a Works Progress Administration (WPA) building, built originally as the Matecumbe School in the late 1930s. It was designed to be hurricane proof. As the number of children attending the school increased, they were moved to a larger school and the building housed several other entities before opening as the Islamorada Branch of the Monroe County Library in 1966. It was not considered a "usual" library as it offered couches, tea and coffee. Today the building is a little bigger than it was when it first opened its doors in 1938. Two additions were made, one in 1983 and another in 1999. (Bertelli, 2015) The library was rededicated in 1983, in honor of Mrs. Helen Wadley, a true friend of the library. This branch is home to six WPA commissioned bas relief sculptures by Joan van Breeman.

Culture
The History of Diving Museum opened in 2005. It has featured exhibits about Diving With a Purpose and the USS Spiegel Grove, now an artificial reef. Another tourist attraction is Robbie's Marina, which is known for allowing guests to feed tarpon live fish. Betsy the Lobster is a large sculpture of a lobster in the city.

Notable people

 * Gene Hackman, actor
 * Jimmy Johnson, former college and NFL coach
 * Robert E. Rich, Jr., chairman of Rich Products

In popular culture
Islamorada is the location of the movie Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.

Much of the action in the Netflix series Bloodline takes place in and around Islamorada:
 * In the season 1 premiere episode, Islamorada is the Academy Bus stop where John Rayburn is scheduled to pick up his brother Danny, and the station where John drops Danny off soon afterward. In both cases, the bus is a shiny-clean Academy Bus. In episode 11, John drives Danny to the bus stop in Islamorada again, and Danny finally boards a Miami-bound, dirt-encrusted Sunnyside Coaches bus.
 * John and his sister's boyfriend Marco Diaz are both detectives in the Monroe County Sheriff's Department; "Islamorada District" can be seen labeling their police boat.
 * In season 2, episode 6 (Part 19), Diana is running in Islamorada's Founders Park when she discovers her tire is flat; Danny's associate Ozzie Delveccio just happens to be nearby and changes her tire, leaving his prints on her tire iron. John notes the tire has been neatly cut, runs the prints, and confirms a connection between Ozzie and Danny.
 * In season 2, episode 7 (Part 20), Meg tells Marco that Sarah drowned in Whale Harbor, a harbor in Islamorada.

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Big Pine Key, Florida

Big Pine Key is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States, on an island of the same name in the Florida Keys. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 4,521.

Geography
U.S. 1 (the Overseas Highway) crosses the key at mile markers 29.5–33, one of the few places on the keys where the road orients north–south (along the eastern edge of the Key). The highway leads west-southwest 29 mi to Key West and east-northeast 21 mi to Marathon.

Big Pine Key was the location of one of the stations of the Overseas Railroad.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.3 sqmi, of which 0.1 sqmi, or 1.04%, is covered by water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,521 people, 2,065 households, and 1,180 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 5,032 people, 2,247 households, and 1,420 families resided in the CDP. The population density was 198.9/km$2$ (515.3/mi2). The 3,153 housing units averaged 124.6/km$2$ (322.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.83% White, 1.09% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 6.72% of the population.

Of the 2,247 households, 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6.8% were not families. About 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the CDP, the population was distributed as 16.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,514, and for a family was $47,639. Males had a median income of $31,552 versus $28,021 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,169. About 5.6% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those aged 65 or over.

The Blue Hole
The Blue Hole is an abandoned rock quarry that was used for nearby road fills and Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad. The water it contains is mostly fresh and is used by various wildlife in the area, such as birds, snakes, alligators and invasive green iguanas. It is part of the National Key Deer Refuge.

Business and commerce
The primary grocery store is located in a shopping center just north of US 1. This shopping center contains several restaurants, an outlet store, electronics store, the visitor's center for the National Key Deer Refuge, and a branch of the Monroe County Library (with WiFi internet access). Pharmacies are located along US 1, as well as a shoe store, a tropical decor store, and a bait and tackle shop. A small hardware store in the same area sells typical paint, hardware, tools, other goods needed to build/repair items around the home, and a limited selection of parts for boat repair.

Several bars and restaurants are along the US 1 corridor. The nearest city of note is Marathon about 23 miles (37 km) "north" on US 1. Key West, a major shopping and cultural hub for the area, is about 30 miles (48 km) "south" on US 1.

Accommodation is limited, though RV/camping and a small number of motel-style units are available on the far southeast side of the island.

Key deer
The island of Big Pine Key is home to the National Key Deer Refuge. The majority of the Key deer population are found on this island.

The Key deer is the smallest subspecies of white-tailed deer. The largest bucks are less than a yard high at the shoulders and weigh approximately 80 pounds. The does are 24 to 28 inches at the shoulders and weigh approximately 65 pounds. They have many habitats in the Florida Keys including pine rocklands, hardwood hammocks, mangroves, and freshwater wetlands. Key deer are only found from Big Pine Key to Sugarloaf Key.

As Key deer are endangered, many precautions have been taken to preserve as much Key deer habitat as possible:
 * Signs are prominently placed along US 1 to inform drivers that they are entering Key deer habitat, and warning them that feeding Key deer is prohibited.
 * About 2 miles of US 1 on the eastern end of Big Pine Key are elevated and fenced off to allow Key deer to pass under the road.
 * The stretch of US 1 in Big Pine Key has a night-time speed limit of 35 miles per hour (as Key deer are most active at night) and the speed limits (45 MPH in the day) are "strictly enforced" according to signage.

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Cudjoe Key, Florida

Cudjoe Key is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States, on an island of the same name in the lower Florida Keys. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 2,019, up from 1,763 in 2010.

Toponymy
The island was called "Littleton Island" in 1772. The name changed to Cudjoe's by 1849, later shortened to Cudjoe. It may have been named for the Joewood or Cudjoe wood tree (Jacquinia keyensis) which grows on the island. John Viele notes that "Cudjoe" is an Akan name, and may have been the name of an escaped slave who lived on the island early in the 19th century.

20th century
The United States Army activated Cudjoe Key Air Force Station in 1959 to track missiles traveling through the Eglin Gulf Test Range. The Air Force took over operations the following year, and it subsequently became a detached installation of Homestead Joint Air Reserve Base.

21st century
The air force station flies a white radar aerostat, known locally as "Fat Albert", which is used for drug interdiction missions by the Drug Enforcement Administration. On April 20, 2007, a Cessna 182 crashed after its left wing struck the tether anchoring "Fat Albert". The aerostat is marked on air navigation charts inside a restricted area that contains the warning, "Caution: Unmarked balloon on cable to 14,000 [feet]."

On September 10, 2017, Cudjoe Key suffered a direct hit from Hurricane Irma which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.

Geography
Cudjoe Key is located in the Florida Keys at 24.66417°N, -81.48222°W (24.664298, -81.482339). U.S. 1 (or the Overseas Highway) crosses the key at about mile markers 20.5 – 23, between Summerland and Sugarloaf Keys. The highway leads west-southwest 20 mi to Key West, east 30 mi to Marathon, and a total of 136 mi northeast to Miami.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.5 sqmi, of which 5.2 sqmi are land and 5.3 sqmi, or 50.5%, are water. The water area includes Cudjoe Bay to the south of the island, a portion of Kemp Channel to the east, and tidal water to the northwest between Cudjoe Key and small islands known as the Rattlesnake Lumps.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,695 people, 799 households, and 541 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 124.9 /km2. There were 1,482 housing units at an average density of 109.2 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.22% White, 0.88% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.66% of the population.

There were 799 households, out of which 15.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.43.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 12.2% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 38.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $59,883. Males had a median income of $36,094 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,085. About 4.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Duck Key, Florida

Duck Key is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States, on an island of the same name in the middle Florida Keys. The CDP also includes the neighboring island of Conch Key. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 727, up from 621 in 2010.

History
Ownership of Newkirk's Indies Inn changed in 1983 when the Pompano Beach Barrington Group purchased the holdings and made extensive changes. The nine-hole par 3 course designed by Robert Trent Jones was removed to make room for a resort expansion approved in 1986. The resort name was changed to Hawk's Cay Resort and Marina. Additional swimming pools and recreational facilities were added in the late 1990s.

The Singh Company of Key West, well known for the Truman Annex, entered the Upper Keys in the middle 1990s and began Hawk's Cay Village. This added several hundred Caribbean-style cottages all with water views, porches and the traditional white picket fence.

There are presently 381 homes, multiple recreational facilities and complete convention facilities.

Geography
Duck Key is located oceanside of U.S. 1 (the Overseas Highway), at approximately mile marker 61, between Conch and Grassy Keys. Marathon is 9 mi to the southwest, and Islamorada is 22 mi to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Duck Key CDP has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, of which 0.03 sqmi, or 5.37%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 443 people, 235 households, and 141 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 198.9 /km2. There were 828 housing units at an average density of 371.7 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.65% White, 0.45% black, 0.23% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 235 households, out of which 8.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 8.8% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 40.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,125, and the median income for a family was $39,708. Males had a median income of $50,341 versus $26,429 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,007. About 23.4% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Monroe County School District. It is zoned to Stanley Switick Elementary School (K-8) in Marathon.

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Key Colony Beach, Florida

Key Colony Beach is a municipality in the middle of the Florida Keys, Monroe County, Florida, United States. The population was 790 at the 2020 census.

History
Before the early 1950s, Shelter Key (on which most of the City of Key Colony Beach is located) was a 97 acre low-lying island. Then, Phil Sadowski began dredging around the island, adding to its size and increasing its height to 6 ft above mean sea level, and later built developments on the island.

Around 1956–1957, residents of nearby Marathon began discussing incorporating the entire area. Sadowski was not keen on having his development swallowed up into Marathon, so he began the process of incorporating the island into its own city. The Florida Legislature passed legislation in June 1957 allowing incorporation, which local residents passed unanimously in September, thus creating today's Key Colony Beach.

Incorporation became a blessing in 1960, when much of the city was destroyed by Hurricane Donna. As a separately incorporated city, Key Colony Beach received its own federal grant to rebuild; nearby Marathon (not yet incorporated) had to settle for a portion of the grant given to Monroe County. However, the storm (and then the takeover of Cuba by Fidel Castro) depressed real estate prices, and it took several years to for prices to stabilize.

Geography
Key Colony Beach is located at 24.72444°N, -81.01806°W (24.724515, –81.017928). Most of the city is located on an island formerly known as Shelter Key; a small part of the city is on Fat Deer Key, where the Sadowski Causeway, the only road entering the city, connects to U.S. 1 (the Overseas Highway) and the city of Marathon, on the east side of the city. Marathon lies to the northwest, north, and northeast of Key Colony Beach, while the Atlantic Ocean is to the south.

Along the Sadowski Causeway are some charter fishing boats and a dockside restaurant called Sparky's Landing. At the south end of the causeway, West Ocean Drive branches off first to the right and East Ocean Drive soon after branches to the left. On West Ocean Drive is the police station, along with the post office and town hall. In the same vicinity is a small park with a fountain and a gazebo. The entire ocean-facing side of West Ocean Drive is lined by various condominium complexes, while the side facing Marathon houses the Key Colony Inn and a par-3 golf course. Starting at the far end of East Ocean Drive, streets are numbered one to fifteen east to west, and run from south to north toward Shelter Bay. The most notable buildings along East Ocean Drive are the Key Colony Beach Motel and the Key Colony Beach Club. At the tip of West Ocean Drive is Sunset Park, the place closest to where a woman was fatally struck by a spotted eagle ray. Many news reports were recorded from this park overlooking the shallows where the Vaca Cut meets the Atlantic Ocean.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, of which 0.44 sqmi are land and 0.21 sqmi, or 32.20%, are water.

Climate
The City of Key Colony Beach has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 790 people, 321 households, and 180 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 797 people, 336 households, and 202 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 788 people, 422 households, and 253 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,549.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,293 housing units at an average density of 2,543.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.11% White, 0.51% African American, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44% of the population.

In 2000, there were 422 households, out of which 8.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.87 and the average family size was 2.25.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 7.6% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 36.8% from 45 to 64, and 37.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $45,577, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $28,654 versus $27,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $40,631. About 3.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Monroe County School District. It is zoned to Stanley Switik Elementary School (K-5) as well as Marathon High School (6-12) in Marathon.

Notable people

 * Charley Lau, baseball player and coach

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Key Largo, Florida

Key Largo is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States, located on the island of Key Largo in the upper Florida Keys. The population was 12,447 at the 2020 census, up from 10,433 in 2010. The name comes from the Spanish Cayo Largo, or "long key". It is both the first island and town of the Florida Keys to be reached from the Overseas Highway to Key West. It was also the location of one of the stations of the Overseas Railroad.

Geography
Key Largo is located at 25.10667°N, -80.43°W (25.106637, -80.429917). It shares the island of Key Largo with Tavernier to the southwest and North Key Largo to the northeast. U.S. Route 1, the Overseas Highway, runs the length of the community, leading north 57 mi to Miami and southwest 97 mi to Key West.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.2 sqmi, of which 12.0 sqmi are land and 3.2 sqmi, or 20.96%, are water.

Key Largo is the location of the first undersea park in the United States, established in 1963, and called the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (located at Mile Marker 102). The park is primarily offshore and stretches 3 mi into the Atlantic Ocean and is 25 mi long. Adjacent to this is the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary covering 178 square nautical miles. Both areas were designed to protect marine life, including the extensive coral reefs in the area.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Key Largo has a tropical monsoon climate (Am).

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,447 people, 4,326 households, and 2,692 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 377.7 /km2. There were 8,043 housing units at an average density of 255.6 /km2. There were 4,326 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26, and the average family size was 2.75.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The average income for a household in the CDP was $42,577, and the median income for a family was $50,755. Males had a median income of $33,588 versus $25,468 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,441. About 5.9% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Monroe County School District operates the Key Largo School.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami formerly operated the Saint Justin Martyr, Academy of Marine Science (PK-9) school in Key Largo.

In popular culture
The 1948 film Key Largo, starring Edward G. Robinson, Lauren Bacall, and Humphrey Bogart, was set there. The 1981 hit single "Key Largo" by Bertie Higgins was inspired by the film, not the namesake town. Conversely, the 1984 single "Smooth Operator" by Sade references the town, rather than the film. The song "Kokomo" by the Beach Boys also references Key Largo.

Notable people

 * Dick Rutkowski, founder of IANTD

title: Key Largo, Florida