Coral Terrace, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coral Terrace, 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 | 3.43 sq mi (8.89 km2) |
| • Land | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,142 |
| • Density | 6,889.55/sq mi (2,660.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-14412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867127 |
Coral Terrace is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's a place where many people live, but it's not officially a city. Instead, it's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people.
Coral Terrace is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 23,142 people lived there.
Where is Coral Terrace?
Coral Terrace is located about 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Miami. It's surrounded by several other cities and communities.
- To the north, it borders the city of Miami.
- To the northeast, you'll find West Miami.
- To the east is the city of Coral Gables.
- To the south, it's next to South Miami and another community called Glenvar Heights.
- To the west, it borders Westchester and Olympia Heights.
- To the northwest, it's next to Fontainebleau.
A major road, Florida State Road 826 (also known as the Palmetto Expressway), forms the western edge of Coral Terrace. Other important roads like U.S. Route 41 (SW 8th Street) and State Road 959 (S Red Road) also run along its borders.
The total area of Coral Terrace is about 3.43 square miles (8.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Coral Terrace has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 22,702 | — | |
| 1990 | 23,255 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 24,380 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 24,376 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 23,142 | −5.1% | |
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People and Backgrounds
The United States census helps us understand the different groups of people who live in Coral Terrace. The census counts people based on their race and whether they are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Here's a summary of the population in 2010 and 2020:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,502 | 2,105 | 10.26% | 9.10% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 83 | 92 | 0.34% | 0.40% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 5 | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Asian (NH) | 126 | 166 | 0.52% | 0.72% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 9 | 54 | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 51 | 147 | 0.21% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21,595 | 20,567 | 88.60% | 88.87% |
| Total | 24,376 | 23,142 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 23,142 people living in Coral Terrace. These people lived in 7,468 households, and 6,039 of these were families.
See also
In Spanish: Coral Terrace para niños
