Golden Glades, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Golden Glades, Florida
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.02 sq mi (13.01 km2) |
| • Land | 4.83 sq mi (12.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Highest elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,499 |
| • Density | 6,725.8/sq mi (2,596.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-26375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867145 |
Golden Glades is a special kind of community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Golden Glades is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 32,499 people lived there.
This area is also home to the important Golden Glades Interchange. This is a big highway intersection where several major roads meet. These roads include the Florida Turnpike, Interstate 95, US 441, State Road 9, and the Palmetto Expressway.
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Where is Golden Glades Located?
Golden Glades is found in the northeastern part of Miami-Dade County. It's about 11 miles (18 km) north of downtown Miami.
Nearby Cities
Golden Glades shares its borders with four different cities:
- Miami Gardens to the northwest
- North Miami Beach to the northeast
- North Miami to the southeast and south
- Opa-locka to the west
Size of the Area
The entire area of Golden Glades covers about 5.0 square miles (13.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.8 square miles (12.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
The Golden Glades Interchange
The famous Golden Glades Interchange is located on the northern side of the community. From this interchange, you can easily reach many places:
- Interstate 95 goes south to downtown Miami (about 11 miles or 18 km) and north to Fort Lauderdale (about 15 miles or 24 km).
- Florida's Turnpike heads north, running alongside I-95 but a bit further inland.
- The Palmetto Expressway goes west and then south, reaching U.S. Route 1 in Pinecrest (about 23 miles or 37 km away).
- State Road 9 is a local road that goes southwest to the center of Opa-locka (about 3 miles or 5 km).
- U.S. 441 runs south, parallel to I-95, all the way to downtown Miami.
Population and People
The population of Golden Glades has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different U.S. Census counts:
- 1980: 23,154 people
- 1990: 25,474 people
- 2000: 32,623 people
- 2010: 33,145 people
- 2020: 32,499 people
Who Lives in Golden Glades?
The U.S. Census also collects information about the different groups of people living in an area. In Golden Glades, the population is very diverse.
According to the 2020 United States census:
- About 68.31% of the people were non-Hispanic Black or African American.
- About 22.26% of the people were Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
- About 5.16% were non-Hispanic White.
- Smaller percentages included Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of two or more races.
In 2020, there were 32,499 people living in Golden Glades. They lived in 10,072 households, and 6,892 of these were families.
Education
Students in Golden Glades attend schools that are part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. This is one of the largest school districts in the United States.
Getting Around: Transportation
Golden Glades has good transportation options.
- The area is served by Tri-Rail, which is a commuter rail system. You can catch a train at the Golden Glades station.
- The Golden Glades station also has a park-and-ride facility. This means people can drive their cars to the station, park them, and then take a train or bus.
- Buses from both Miami-Dade Transit and Broward County Transit also use the station. This helps people travel to and from the surrounding areas.
See also
In Spanish: Golden Glades para niños
