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| postal_code = 33147, 33150 ([[Miami]]) |
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| area_code = [[Area code 305|305]], [[Area code 786|786]], [[Area code 645|645]] |
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'''West Little River''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Miami-Dade County, 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.<ref name="Census 2020"/> |
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Most of West Little River was originally a neighborhood of the |
Most of West Little River was originally a neighborhood of the city of [[Miami]] when it was annexed into the city in 1925.<ref name=MiamiAnnex>{{cite web|url=https://cdm17273.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17273coll20/id/149 |title=Original Miami, incorporated 1896, with subsequent annexations, dis-annexations & re-annexations |publisher=[[Digital Public Library of America]] |access-date=2023-09-01}}</ref> With the arrival of the [[Great Depression]], Miami gave up its jurisdiction and West Little River became an unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County.<ref name=MiamiAnnex/> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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West Little River is located at {{Coord|25|51|25|N|80|14|13|W|type:city}} (25.856923, -80.237020).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| |
West Little River is located {{convert|9|mi|0}} north-northwest of [[downtown Miami]] at {{Coord|25|51|25|N|80|14|13|W|type:city}} (25.856923, -80.237020).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered by [[Westview, Florida|Westview]] to the north, [[Pinewood, Florida|Pinewood]] and [[El Portal, Florida|El Portal]] to the east, [[Hialeah]] to the west, and [[Gladeview, Florida|Gladeview]] and the Miami neighborhood of [[Liberty City (Miami)|Liberty City]] to the south. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|4. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the West Little River CDP has a total area of {{convert|4.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|4.6|sqmi|km2}} are land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}}, or 1.59%, is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> The [[Little River (Biscayne Bay)|Little River Canal]] forms the northeast border of the CDP. |
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==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|1980= 32492 |
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|1990= 33575 |
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|2000= 32498 |
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|2010= 34699 |
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|2020= 34128 |
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|title=CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000) |
|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2010-07-17}}</ref> |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> 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/km{{sup|2}}). There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of 2,247.7/sq mi (868.1/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the CDP was 32.53% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (3.4% were Non-Hispanic White,)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.muninetguide.com/states/florida/municipality/West_Little_River.php |title=Demographics of West Little River, FL |publisher=MuniNetGuide.com |accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref> 57.22% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.18% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.49% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.25% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 40.05% of the population. |
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There were 9,519 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were [[Marriage|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. |
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|+'''West Little River CDP, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small> |
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!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small> |
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!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – West Little River CDP, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US1276487&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref> |
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!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – West Little River CDP, Florida |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1276487&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref> |
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!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – West Little River CDP, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1276487&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref> |
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH) |
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|909 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|874 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|2.56% |
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH) |
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|17,819 |
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|15,929 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|12,910 |
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|54.83% |
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|45.91% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|37.83% |
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|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH) |
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|32 |
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|27 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|0.07% |
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|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH) |
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|37 |
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|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] alone (NH) |
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|21 |
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|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Other race]] alone (NH) |
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|38 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|0.41% |
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|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or Multiracial]] (NH) |
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|446 |
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|210 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|360 |
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|1.37% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|1.05% |
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|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race) |
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|13,016 |
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|17,550 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|19,761 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|57.90% |
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|'''Total''' |
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|'''32,498''' |
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|style='background: #ffffe6;|'''34,128''' |
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===2020 census=== |
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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. |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 34,128 people, 9,621 households, and 6,782 families residing in the CDP.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: West Little River CDP, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=West+Little+River+CDP;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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===2010 census=== |
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As of 2000, speakers of [[English language|English]] as a [[first language]] accounted for 53.61% o residents, [[Spanish language|Spanish]] speakers made up 41.21%, and [[Haitian Creole|French Creole]] was the [[mother tongue]] of 4.93% of the population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=12&county_id=&mode=place&zip=&place_id=76487&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r |title=MLA Data Center Results of West Little River, FL |publisher=[[Modern Language Association]] |accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref> |
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As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 34,699 people, 9,651 households, and 7,063 families residing in the CDP.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: West Little River CDP, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=West+Little+River+CDP;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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As of 2000, West Little River had the thirtieth highest percentage of [[Cuba]]n residents in the US, with 16.78% of the populace.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Cuban.html |title=Ancestry Map of Cuban Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref> It had the thirty-first highest percentage of [[Haiti]]an residents in the US, at 6.0% of the population (tied with [[Miramar, Florida|Miramar]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Haitian.html |title=Ancestry Map of Haitian Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |accessdate=2007-11-12 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6CombzIXo?url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Haitian.html |archive-date=2012-12-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the ninth highest percentage of [[Nicaragua]]n residents in the US, at 3.58% of its population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Nicaraguan.html |title=Ancestry Map of Nicaraguan Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |accessdate=2007-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017104722/http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Nicaraguan.html |archive-date=2010-10-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It also had the fifty-eighth most [[Dominican Republic|Dominicans]] in the US, at 2.42%,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Dominican-Republic.html |title=Ancestry Map of Dominican Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |accessdate=2007-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017104216/http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Dominican-Republic.html |archive-date=2010-10-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> while it had the fourteenth highest percentage of [[Honduras|Hondurans]], at 2.18% of all residents.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Honduran.html |title=Ancestry Map of Honduran Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |accessdate=2007-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017104259/http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Honduran.html |archive-date=2010-10-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> West Little River's [[The Bahamas|Bahamian]] community had the sixth highest percentage of residents, which was at 1.2% (tied with [[North Miami, Florida|North Miami]].)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Bahamian.html |title=Ancestry Map of Bahamian Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref> It is also home to the ninety-fourth highest percentage of [[Guatemala]]n residents in the US, at 1.2% of the population as well (tied with three other US areas, including [[Bonita Springs, Florida|Bonita Springs, Fla]].)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Guatemalan.html |title=Ancestry Map of Guatemalan Communities |publisher=Epodunk.com |accessdate=2007-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071107081136/http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Guatemalan.html |archive-date=2007-11-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> 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/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of 2,247.7/sq mi (868.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 32.53% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (3.4% were [[Non-Hispanic White]]),<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.muninetguide.com/states/florida/municipality/West_Little_River.php |title=Demographics of West Little River, FL |publisher=MuniNetGuide.com |accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref> 57.22% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.18% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.49% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.25% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 40.05% of the population. |
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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 [[Marriage|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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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As of 2000, speakers of [[English language|English]] as a [[first language]] accounted for 53.61% of residents, [[Spanish language|Spanish]] speakers made up 41.21%, and [[Haitian Creole|French Creole]] was the [[mother tongue]] of 4.93% of the population.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=12&county_id=&mode=place&zip=&place_id=76487&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r |title=MLA Data Center Results of West Little River, FL |publisher=[[Modern Language Association]] |accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref> |
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*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 [[Miami-Dade County Public Schools|MDCPS]] audit committee to its name.)<ref>Pinzur, Matthew I. "WHAT'S IN A NAME?" ''[[Miami Herald]]''. April 4, 2006. Section Metro & State p. 1B. Available from [[NewsBank]], Record # 0604060114.</ref> |
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*Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary School |
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**Formerly West Little River Elementary, renamed in 2004 after the chairperson of the MDCPS audit committee.<ref>Pinzur, Matthew I. "WHAT'S IN A NAME?" ''[[Miami Herald]]''. April 4, 2006. Section Metro & State p. 1B. Available from [[NewsBank]], Record # 0604060114.</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 18:26, 15 December 2024
West Little River, Florida | |
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 Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida | |
 U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries | |
| Coordinates: 25°51′25″N 80°14′13″W / 25.85694°N 80.23694°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.66 sq mi (12.07 km2) |
| • Land | 4.59 sq mi (11.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 34,128 |
| • Density | 7,441.78/sq mi (2,873.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 33147, 33150 (Miami) |
| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-76487[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867230[4] |
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.[2]
Most of West Little River was originally a neighborhood of the city of Miami when it was annexed into the city in 1925.[5] With the arrival of the Great Depression, Miami gave up its jurisdiction and West Little River became an unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County.[5]
Geography
[edit]West Little River is located 9 miles (14 km) north-northwest of downtown Miami at 25°51′25″N 80°14′13″W / 25.85694°N 80.23694°W (25.856923, -80.237020).[6] 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 square miles (12 km2), of which, 4.6 square miles (12 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 1.59%, is water.[1] The Little River Canal forms the northeast border of the CDP.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 32,492 | — | |
| 1990 | 33,575 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 32,498 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 34,699 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 34,128 | −1.6% | |
| source:[7] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[8] | Pop 2010[9] | Pop 2020[10] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 1,089 | 909 | 874 | 3.35% | 2.62% | 2.56% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 17,819 | 15,929 | 12,910 | 54.83% | 45.91% | 37.83% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 32 | 27 | 5 | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 37 | 37 | 52 | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.15% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian alone (NH) | 21 | 7 | 5 | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 38 | 30 | 141 | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.41% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 446 | 210 | 360 | 1.37% | 0.61% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13,016 | 17,550 | 19,761 | 40.05% | 50.58% | 57.90% |
| Total | 32,498 | 34,699 | 34,128 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 United States census, there were 34,128 people, 9,621 households, and 6,782 families residing in the CDP.[11]
2010 census
[edit]As of the 2010 United States census, there were 34,699 people, 9,651 households, and 7,063 families residing in the CDP.[12]
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[3] 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),[13] 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.[14]
Government and infrastructure
[edit]The Miami-Dade Police Department operates the Northside District Station in West Little River.[15][16]
Education
[edit]
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates area public schools:
Elementary schools
[edit]- 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.)[17]
- Arcola Lake Elementary School
Middle schools
[edit]- Madison Middle School
High schools
[edit]Colleges and universities
[edit]- Miami-Dade College - North Campus (public college)
Libraries
[edit]Miami-Dade Public Library operates area public libraries:
- North Central Library
Transportation
[edit]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)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – West Little River CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "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 September 1, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – West Little River CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – West Little River CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – West Little River CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: West Little River CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: West Little River CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Demographics of West Little River, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
- ^ "MLA Data Center Results of West Little River, FL". Modern Language Association. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
- ^ a b "West Little River CDP, Florida Archived 2010-04-30 at the Wayback Machine." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Northside District Station." Miami-Dade Police Department. Retrieved on March 12, 2010.
- ^ Pinzur, Matthew I. "WHAT'S IN A NAME?" Miami Herald. April 4, 2006. Section Metro & State p. 1B. Available from NewsBank, Record # 0604060114.
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