Green Meadow, Florida facts for kids
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Green Meadow
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 Green Meadow, Florida
Location in Florida
Green Meadow, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,874 |
| • Density | 896.7/sq mi (346.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-27537 |
Green Meadow was a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Broward County, Florida, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,875 people lived there. Later that same year, Green Meadow became part of a bigger town called Southwest Ranches, Florida.
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Geography of Green Meadow
Green Meadow was located in Florida, at a specific spot marked by coordinates 26°3′12″N 80°22′0″W / 26.05333°N 80.36667°W.
According to official records, the area covered about 5.4 square kilometers (which is about 2.1 square miles). Almost all of this area was land, with only a tiny bit of water.
People of Green Meadow
Population and Households
As of the year 2000, there were 1,875 people living in Green Meadow. These people lived in 572 households, and 522 of these were families. A household means all the people living in one home.
Community Makeup
The community of Green Meadow had a mix of different people. Most residents were White. There were also African American, Native American, and Asian people living there. Some residents identified with two or more races. About 19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 47%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80%) were married couples living together. A small number (about 7.7%) had a female head of the house without a husband present.
Age Distribution
The people in Green Meadow were spread across different age groups.
- About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Green Meadow was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
Income and Language
The average income for a household in Green Meadow was about $79,877 per year. For families, the average income was about $82,830.
Before Green Meadow joined Southwest Ranches in 2000, most people (about 82%) spoke English as their main language. About 18% of the population spoke Spanish as their main language.
