Biscayne Park, Florida
Biscayne Park, Florida | |
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| Village of Biscayne Park | |
.jpg) The historic Village Hall Log Cabin, which serves as Commission chambers for all meetings, as well as other Board meetings, and for special events. | |
 Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida | |
 U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries | |
| Coordinates: 25°52′18.62″N 80°10′55.13″W / 25.8718389°N 80.1819806°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Incorporated (town) | December 31, 1931 |
| Incorporated (village) | June 16, 1933 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Jonathan E. Groth |
| • Vice Mayor | Ryan Huntington |
| • Commissioners | Veronica Amsler, MacDonald Kennedy, and Art Gonzalez |
| • Village Manager | Vacant |
| • Village Clerk | Pamela Latimore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,117 |
| • Density | 5,027.42/sq mi (1,941.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 33161 |
| Area codes | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-06600[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278854[4] |
| Website | www |
Biscayne Park is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's also part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was at 3,117 residents.[2]
History
[edit]Biscayne Park was developed in the 1920s by Arthur Griffing and annexed into the city of Miami in 1925.[5] With the arrival of the Great Depression, Miami gave up its jurisdiction, and Biscayne Park was incorporated as its own town in 1931.[5] In 1933, the town decided to become a village, and changed its name to the Village of Biscayne Park.
Geography
[edit]Biscayne Park is located 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown Miami at 25°52′55″N 80°10′51″W / 25.88194°N 80.18083°W (25.881972, –80.180868).[6] It is bordered to the north by the city of North Miami and to the south by the village of Miami Shores. The Biscayne Canal forms the southwest border of the village, and the Florida East Coast Railway forms the southeast border.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 2.82%, are water.[1]
Surrounding areas
[edit]- North Miami
- North Miami
North Miami - Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
Unincorporated Miami-Dade County - Miami Shores
Miami Shores - Miami Shores
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 500 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,009 | 301.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,911 | 44.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,717 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,088 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,068 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,269 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,055 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,117 | 2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,202 | 38.56% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 334 | 10.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0.16% |
| Asian (NH) | 86 | 2.76% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 19 | 0.61% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 122 | 3.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,348 | 43.25% |
| Total | 3,117 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,117 people, 901 households, and 620 families residing in the village.[9]
2010 census
[edit]| Biscayne Park Demographics | |||
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| 2010 Census | Biscayne Park | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
| Total population | 3,055 | 2,496,435 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | –6.5% | +10.8% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 4,843.1/sq mi | 1,315.5/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 72.4% | 73.8% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 43.4% | 15.4% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 17.6% | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 35.2% | 65.0% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,055 people, 1,166 households, and 755 families residing in the village.[10]
2000 census
[edit]In 2000, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12. Estimated median household income in 2015: $82,888. Estimated per capita income in 2015: $32,505.
In 2000, the village population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 women aged 18 and over, there were 89.8 men.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $48,313, and the median income for a family was $53,409. Men had a median income of $39,964 versus $33,125 for women. The per capita income for the village was $22,923.
In 2000, speakers of English as a first language was at 59.60%, with Spanish at 29.27%, French Creole at 9.40%, and French at 1.74% of the population.[11]
Government
[edit]The village is governed by a mayor, vice mayor and three commissioners. It also has a village manager.[12]
The village has a twelve-man police department.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Biscayne Park village, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Original Miami, incorporated 1896, with subsequent annexations, dis-annexations & re-annexations". Digital Public Library of America. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Biscayne Park village, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Biscayne Park village, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "MLA Data Center Results of Biscayne Park, FL". Modern Language Association. Retrieved October 29, 2007.
- ^ "Mayor and Commissioners". Village of Bicayne Park. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- ^ "Police Department". Village of Biscayne Park. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
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