Country Club, Florida facts for kids
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Country Club, 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 | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.18 sq mi (10.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 49,967 |
| • Density | 11,959.55/sq mi (4,618.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33015 (Hialeah)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-14895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867128 |
Country Club is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in the United States. It's a suburban area, which means it's mostly homes and neighborhoods, not big city buildings. This place got its name from the Country Club of Miami, which opened in 1961. Back then, this area was mostly empty land! In 2020, about 49,967 people lived here.
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Geography of Country Club
Country Club is located about 21 miles (34 km) northwest of downtown Miami. Its northern edge touches the border of Broward County, Florida. It's next to Miami Lakes, Florida to the south, Palm Springs North, Florida to the west, and Miramar, Florida to the north.
A major road, Florida State Road 826 (also called the Palmetto Expressway), runs along the southern part of the community. This road helps people travel easily to other places like Florida's Turnpike and Interstate 95.
The community covers about 4.5 square miles (11.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water.
Population and People in Country Club
The number of people living in Country Club has grown a lot over the years. In 1990, there were only 3,408 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 49,967 people!
Who Lives in Country Club?
The community is home to a diverse group of people. According to the 2020 census, a large part of the population, about 85.78%, identifies as Hispanic or Latino. This group includes people from many different backgrounds.
Other groups living in Country Club include:
- People who identify as White (about 5.82%)
- People who identify as Black or African American (about 5.76%)
- People who identify as Asian (about 1.31%)
- Smaller numbers of Native American and mixed-race individuals also live here.
In 2020, there were nearly 50,000 people living in Country Club. They lived in about 16,710 households, and 12,228 of these were families.
Schools in Country Club
The public schools in Country Club are part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.
Some of the schools in or near Country Club include:
- American Senior High School
- Country Club Middle School
- Joella C. Good Elementary School
In 2009, some parts of Country Club were changed to send students to Barbara Goleman High School in Miami Lakes, Florida. There is also a private school called Dade Christian School (K-12) located in Country Club.
Parks and Fun Places
Country Club has several parks and community centers where people can relax and have fun.
These include:
- Country Village Park
- Country Club Villas Park
- Willis D. Harding Park
- North Pointe Community Center
See also
In Spanish: Country Club (Florida) para niños
