Carver Ranches, West Park, Florida facts for kids
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Carver Ranches, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 4,299 |
| • Density | 6,376.5/sq mi (2,462.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-10920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0280101 |
Carver Ranches was a small community in Broward County, Florida, United States. It was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area defined by the government for counting people. It was not an official city or town on its own.
In 2000, about 4,299 people lived in Carver Ranches. A few years later, in 2005, Carver Ranches joined with three other neighborhoods. They all came together to form a new city called West Park.
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Where Was Carver Ranches?
Carver Ranches was located in the state of Florida. It was in Broward County. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 25°59′30″N 80°11′30″W / 25.99167°N 80.19167°W.
The community covered a total area of about 1.7 square kilometers (0.7 square miles). All of this area was land. There were no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lived in Carver Ranches?
This section shares information about the people who lived in Carver Ranches. This data comes from the 2000 census. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Carver Ranches changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 5,515 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,299 | — | |
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- In 1970, about 5,515 people lived there.
- By 2000, the population was 4,299 people.
Community Makeup in 2000
In 2000, there were 4,299 people living in Carver Ranches. These people lived in 1,340 households. A household means all the people living in one home. Most of these households (1,027) were families.
The community was mostly made up of African American residents (96.42%). A smaller number of residents were White (2.19%). Other groups included Native American and Asian people. About 1.65% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Carver Ranches included people of all ages.
- About 32.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 28.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.4% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 11.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of residents was 32 years.
Languages Spoken
Before Carver Ranches became part of West Park, most people spoke English. About 96.90% of all residents spoke English as their main language. A smaller number of people spoke Spanish (2.19%) or French Creole (0.90%).
