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===2020 census===
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''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 can be of any race''


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

===2020 census===
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 {{convert|7,093.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2,247.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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 |access-date=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.
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 {{convert|7,093.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2,247.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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 |access-date=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.


Revision as of 11:23, 5 June 2023

West Little River, Florida
Census-designated place
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
Coordinates: 25°51′25″N 80°14′13″W / 25.85694°N 80.23694°W / 25.85694; -80.23694
[Country United States
State Florida
County Miami-Dade
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.66 sq mi (12.07 km2)
 • Land4.59 sq mi (11.88 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
34,128
 • Density7,441.78/sq mi (2,873.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
33147, 33150 (Miami)
FIPS code12-76487[3]
GNIS feature ID1867230[4]

West Little River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. 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. 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 miles (14 km) north-northwest of downtown Miami at 25°51′25″N 80°14′13″W / 25.85694°N 80.23694°W / 25.85694; -80.23694 (25.856923, -80.237020).[5] 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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
198032,492—
199033,5753.3%
200032,498−3.2%
201034,6996.8%
202034,128−1.6%
source:[6]

2010 and 2020 census

West Little River racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 909 874 2.62% 2.56%
Black or African American (NH) 15,929 12,910 45.91% 37.83%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 27 25 0.08% 0.07%
Asian (NH) 37 52 0.11% 0.15%
Pacific Islander (NH) 7 5 0.02% 0.01%
Some Other Race (NH) 30 141 0.09% 0.41%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 210 360 0.61% 1.05%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17,550 19,761 50.58% 57.90%
Total 34,699 34,128 100.00% 100.00%

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

2020 census

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 inhabitants per square mile (2,738.7/km2). There were 10,298 housing units at an average density of 2,247.7 per square mile (867.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 32.53% White (3.4% were Non-Hispanic White,)[9] 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.

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 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.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 53.61% o residents, Spanish speakers made up 41.21%, and French Creole was the mother tongue of 4.93% of the population.[10]

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.

Government and infrastructure

The Miami-Dade Police Department operates the Northside District Station in West Little River.[11][12]

Education

Miami Central High School

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 West Little River Elementary, renamed in 2004 after the chairperson of the MDCPS audit committee.[13]
  • Arcola Lake Elementary School

Middle schools

  • Madison Middle School

High schools

Colleges and universities

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:

Tri-Rail:

Amtrak:

References

  1. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – West Little River CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  7. ^ "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. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  8. ^ "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. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  9. ^ "Demographics of West Little River, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
  10. ^ "MLA Data Center Results of West Little River, FL". Modern Language Association. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
  11. ^ a b "West Little River CDP, Florida Archived 2010-04-30 at the Wayback Machine." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on March 12, 2010.
  12. ^ "Northside District Station." Miami-Dade Police Department. Retrieved on March 12, 2010.
  13. ^ 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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