Westwood Lakes, Florida

Westwood Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,838 at the 2010 census.

Westwood Lakes, Florida
CDP
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
Coordinates: 25°43′26″N 80°22′8″W
Country United States
State Florida
County Miami-Dade
Area
 • Total1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2)
 • Land1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total12,005
 • Density6,669.4/sq mi (2,554.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code12-77075[1]
GNIS feature ID0293159[2]

Geography

Westwood Lakes is located at 25°43′26″N 80°22′8″W (25.723829, -80.368891).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (4.97%) is water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
196022,517—
197012,811−43.1%
198011,478−10.4%
199011,5220.4%
200012,0054.2%
201011,838−1.4%
source:[4]

As of the census[1] 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 people per square mile (2,694.9/km2). There were 3,524 housing units at an average density of 2,045.3/sq mi (791.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.95% White (22% were Non-Hispanic White,)[5] 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.

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 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.

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.[6]

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools in Westwood Lakes.[7] Elementary schools in Westwood Lakes include Royal Palm,[8] and Tropical.[9] Riviera Middle School is located in Westwood Lakes,[10] as is Cypress K-8 Center.[11]

St. Timothy Parish School of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami is located in Westwood Lakes.[7][12]

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  5. "Demographics of Westwood Lakes, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
  6. "MLA Data Center Results of Westwood Lakes, FL". Modern Language Association. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
  7. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Westwood Lakes CDP, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-05-06. - Compare this map against addresses of schools.
  8. "Contact Us". Royal Palm Elementary School. Retrieved 2020-05-06. 4200 SW 112th Court Miami, FL 33165 - Compare the address to the CDP map.
  9. "Tropical Elementary School". Miami Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2020-05-06. 4545 SW 104TH AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33165 - Compare the address to the CDP map.
  10. "Contact Us". Riviera Middle School. Retrieved 2020-05-06. 10301 SW 48TH STREET MIAMI, FL 33165 - Compare the address to the CDP map.
  11. "Cypress K-8 Center". Miami Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2020-05-06. 5400 SW 112TH COURT MIAMI, FL 33165 - Compare the address to the CDP map.
  12. "Home". St. Timothy Catholic School. Retrieved 2020-05-06. saint timothy catholic parish school 5400 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33165
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