Carol City, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carol City
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Neighborhood of Miami Gardens
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Location in the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| City | Miami Gardens, Florida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km2) |
| • Land | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 59,443 |
| • Density | 7,720/sq mi (2,972/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33055-33056
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| Area code(s) | 305 |
| FIPS code | 12-10650 |
Carol City is a community located in Miami Gardens, Florida, in the United States. It was once listed as a special area called a census-designated place during the 2000 U.S. Census.
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The Story of Carol City
The person who developed this area, Julius Gaines, first wanted to call it Coral City. However, another city nearby, Coral Gables, already had a similar name. To avoid any problems, Gaines decided to change the name. He simply switched the letters O and A in "Coral" to make it "Carol."
Back in the 1960s, a large part of Carol City was made up of farmland.
Where is Carol City?
Carol City is located in Florida at these coordinates: 25°56′32″N 80°16′12″W / 25.94222°N 80.27000°W. The total area of the community is about 20.0 square kilometers (7.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 19.7 square kilometers (7.6 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Famous People from Carol City
Many talented people have come from Carol City, especially in music and sports. Here are a few:
- Carl Hart - A well-known psychologist and neuroscientist.
- Rick Ross - A famous rapper.
- Flo Rida - Another popular rapper.
- Gunplay - A rapper.
- Spaceghostpurrp - A rapper and record producer.
- Bigg D - A record producer.
- Denzel Curry - A rapper.
- Santana Moss - A former professional American football player in the NFL.
Carol City's Population Over Time
The population of Carol City has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 21,749 | — | |
| 1970 | 27,361 | 25.8% | |
| 1980 | 47,349 | 73.1% | |
| 1990 | 53,331 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 59,443 | 11.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1990 2000 |
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Schools in Carol City
Students in Carol City attend schools that are part of the Miami-Dade Public Schools district.
Elementary Schools
Several elementary schools are located within the area that used to be Carol City. These include Brentwood, Carol City, Barbara Hawkins, Miami Gardens, Myrtle Grove, and Skyway. Some elementary schools in nearby unincorporated areas (places not part of a city) that were also in the former Carol City area are Lake Stevens, North Glade, and Charles David Wyche Jr.
Middle Schools
Carol City Middle School is located within Miami Gardens. Lake Stevens Middle School is in an unincorporated area but was also part of the former Carol City community.
High Schools
Miami Carol City High School is located in Miami Gardens and opened in the fall of 1963.
Other Schools
The North Campus of Sandor Weiner School of Opportunity, which is a type of public school called a charter school, is also located in the former Carol City area. In the past, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami used to run the Saint Monica School in Carol City.
See also
In Spanish: Carol City para niños
