Country Estates, Florida facts for kids
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Country Estates, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Town | Southwest Ranches |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,910 |
| • Density | 477.6/sq mi (184.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-15025 |
Country Estates used to be a special kind of community called a "census-designated place" (CDP). It was located in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,910 people lived there.
Later that same year, Country Estates became a neighborhood. It was officially made part of the town of Southwest Ranches, Florida.
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Where Country Estates Was
Country Estates was located in Florida. You can find its general spot using coordinates like 26 degrees North and 80 degrees West.
The area of Country Estates was about 10.4 square kilometers (or 4.0 square miles). This entire area was land, with no water.
People of Country Estates
In the year 2000, when the last official count was done, 1,910 people lived in Country Estates. These people lived in 568 different homes, and 511 of those were families.
The community was quite diverse. Many residents were of White background, and a good number were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage. There were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents.
Families and Households
Many homes in Country Estates had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together.
The average home had about 3.35 people. For families, the average was slightly more, at 3.49 people.
Age Groups
The people in Country Estates were spread across different age groups.
- About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of residents was 38 years old.
Income and Languages
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Country Estates was about $90,154 per year. For families, the typical income was around $94,743.
Most people in Country Estates spoke English as their first language. However, a significant number of residents, about 21.5%, spoke Spanish as their first language.
