Brickell Key facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brickell Key
Claughton Island
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Neighborhood of Miami
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Brickell Key from the northwest, February 2010
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Brickell Key within the Brickell neighborhood of Miami city proper
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| City | Miami |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,189 |
| Time zone | UTC-05 (EST) |
| ZIP Code |
33131
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786 |
Brickell Key is a special island in Miami, Florida. It's not natural; people built it! This man-made island is just off the mainland Brickell neighborhood. It's also known as Claughton Island. You can find it just east of Downtown Miami and the Miami River.
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History of Brickell Key
How the Island Was Made
Back in 1896, a man named Henry Flagler had a deep channel dug. This channel started from the mouth of the Miami River. The digging created two new islands in the process.
Claughton Island's Development
Later, in 1943, Edward N. Claughton, Sr. bought these islands. He combined them with other land to make one big, triangle-shaped area. This new area was about 44 acres in size.
Modern Buildings on the Key
In the late 1970s, a company called Swire Properties bought most of the island from Claughton. Since then, many tall buildings have been built on Brickell Key. Some of these are among the tallest buildings in Miami. The famous Mandarin Oriental, Miami hotel is also located here. Many of these buildings went up in the 2000s, when Miami saw a lot of new condo towers.
People of Brickell Key
Population and Area
As of 2020, about 20,558 people live on Brickell Key. This number does not include the nearby Brickell neighborhood. The island covers a small area, about 0.162 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). The ZIP code for this area is 33131.
Who Lives There?
In 2020, there were slightly more males than females living on the island. The average household on Brickell Key had about 1.7 people. The average family had about 2.5 members.
Languages and Origins
As of 2000, a small number of people, about 5.9%, did not speak English well or at all. Many residents were born outside of Florida. About 14.9% were born in Florida. Another 29.1% were born in other U.S. states. A large part of the population, 51.3%, were born in other countries.
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Brickell Key from the south, February 2010
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