Bay Harbor Islands, Florida facts for kids
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Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
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| Town of Bay Harbor Islands | |
Location in Miami-Dade County, Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing the Town's boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Incorporated | April 28, 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,922 |
| • Density | 14,954.55/sq mi (5,768.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33154
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-03975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278201 |
Bay Harbor Islands is a town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. This town is unique because it sits on two islands, separated from the mainland by the beautiful Biscayne Bay. In 2020, about 5,922 people lived here.
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History of Bay Harbor Islands
Bay Harbor Islands was officially started by a person named Shepard Broad on April 28, 1947. This means the town has been around for over 75 years!
Exploring Bay Harbor Islands' Geography
Bay Harbor Islands is located at 25°53′15″N 80°8′9″W / 25.88750°N 80.13583°W. It is found near the northern part of Biscayne Bay. The town is made up of two main islands. These islands were once called Broadview and Bay Harbor. Now, people usually call them the West Island and the East Island.
What You'll Find on Each Island
The West Island is mostly home to single-family houses. The East Island is where you'll find the town's business area. It also has the Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K–8 Center, which is a school, and many buildings with multiple homes.
Connecting to Nearby Areas
To the west of Bay Harbor Islands, across Biscayne Bay, is the city of North Miami. You can get there by using the Shepard Broad Causeway. To the east, across a waterway called Indian Creek, are the villages of Bal Harbour and Surfside. South of the islands, across Indian Creek Lake, is the village of Indian Creek. However, there isn't a direct road from Bay Harbor Islands to Indian Creek.
Travel Times and Size
Bay Harbor Islands is about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Miami International Airport. This usually takes about 30 minutes to drive. It's also about 14 miles (23 km) north of PortMiami, which is about a 35-minute drive. The town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
East Island's Unique Buildings
The East Island of Bay Harbor Islands used to have many buildings designed in a style called Miami Modern architecture. This style was very popular in the middle of the last century. Today, you can still see many of these older buildings mixed in with newer homes and modern waterfront apartments.
Who Lives in Bay Harbor Islands?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 296 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,249 | 997.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,619 | 42.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,869 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,703 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,146 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,628 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,922 | 5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the town had 5,922 people living there. There were 2,139 households and 1,555 families. The population has grown over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 5,628 people living in the town.
Education in Bay Harbor Islands
The main school for younger students in Bay Harbor Islands is the Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K–8 Center. This school serves students from kindergarten up to eighth grade. If students prefer a traditional middle school, they can attend Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School. For high school, students in the area go to Miami Beach Senior High School.
Famous People from Bay Harbor Islands
Many interesting people have lived in Bay Harbor Islands! Here are a few:
- Christian Fittipaldi (born 1971), a professional race car driver.
- George Kenney (1889–1977), a United States Army general who was important during World War II.
- Nito Mestre (born 1952), a talented songwriter.
- Louis Slobodkin (1903–1975), a sculptor, writer, and illustrator of many children's books.
- Sebastian Spreng (born 1956), a visual artist and music journalist.
- Walter Stone (1920–1999), a screenwriter known for his work on The Honeymooners.
- Néstor Torres (born 1957), a jazz flutist.
- Lesley Visser (born 1953), a sportscaster who made history as the first female NFL analyst on TV.
- Garrett Wittels (born 1990), a baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Bay Harbor Islands para niños
