Hallandale Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Hallandale Beach
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Sunset at Hallandale Beach
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| Nickname(s):
"Southernmost Canadian City"
"Canada's Southernmost City" |
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| Motto(s):
"Progress. Innovation. Opportunity."
"City of Choice" |
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Location of Hallandale Beach, in Broward County, Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Settled (Halland Settlement) | c. 1895 |
| Incorporated (Town of Hallandale) | May 11, 1927 |
| Incorporated (City of Hallandale) | August 27, 1947 |
| Incorporated (City of Hallandale Beach) | August 27, 1999 |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • City | 4.61 sq mi (11.95 km2) |
| • Land | 4.21 sq mi (10.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) 7.47% |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 41,217 |
| • Density | 9,785.61/sq mi (3,778.14/km2) |
| • Metro | 5,564,635 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33009
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 |
| FIPS code | 12-28452 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283628 |
Hallandale Beach is a city in southern Broward County, Florida, United States. It used to be called just Hallandale. The city got its name from Luther Halland. He was the son of a Swedish worker for Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad.
Hallandale Beach is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 41,217 people lived there. The city is famous for places like Gulfstream Park, which has horse racing and a casino. It also has the Big Easy Casino, known for greyhound racing.
The area around these places has grown into a busy downtown with many banks, offices, and restaurants. Hallandale Beach is a popular spot for "snowbirds." These are people, often from Québec, Canada, who visit or live there during the winter. Because of this, it's sometimes called "Canada's southernmost city."
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History of Hallandale Beach
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The city's story began around 1895. A railroad owner named Henry Flagler asked Luther Halland to start a new settlement. This settlement was south of a community called Dania. Luther Halland and another Swedish immigrant, Olaf Zetterlund, told people about the warm weather and cheap land.
The settlement was first called Halland. Luther Halland built a small trading post and became the first postmaster. By 1900, about a dozen families lived there. They were from Sweden, England, and African American communities. The first school was built in 1904, and a church followed in 1906. Hallandale was mostly a farming area back then. The beach was used just for fun.
Hallandale officially became a town on May 11, 1927. It was the eighth town in Broward County. By this time, about 1,500 people lived there. The town had electricity and street lights. In 1947, Hallandale became a city. This allowed it to grow by adding land near the Atlantic Ocean. On August 27, 1999, the city officially changed its name to Hallandale Beach.
Hallandale Beach has also experienced hurricanes. Hurricane Katrina first reached land near Hallandale Beach and Aventura, Florida. Later, Hurricane Irma was expected to hit the city directly. However, it changed course and made landfall in other parts of Florida.
Geography and Location
Hallandale Beach is located at 25°59′12″N 80°8′46″W. The city covers about 4.55 square miles (11.79 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.21 square miles (10.91 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers), is water.
To the north of Hallandale Beach is Hollywood. To the south is Aventura, which is in Miami-Dade County. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east, and Pembroke Park is to the west.
Even though maps might show a small part of the Golden Isles neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, this land was actually moved to Broward County in 1978. It was then added to Hallandale Beach.
Climate and Weather
Hallandale Beach has a tropical climate. This is similar to the weather found in many parts of the Caribbean. It is one of the few places in the United States that has this type of climate. This means it generally has warm temperatures and a lot of rain, especially during certain seasons.
Population and Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,012 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,827 | 80.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,886 | 112.7% | |
| 1960 | 10,483 | 169.8% | |
| 1970 | 23,849 | 127.5% | |
| 1980 | 36,517 | 53.1% | |
| 1990 | 30,996 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 34,282 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 37,113 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 41,217 | 11.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
A census counts how many people live in a place. In 2020, there were 41,217 people living in Hallandale Beach. There were also 18,001 households and 9,135 families.
Population Makeup (2010 and 2020)
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Hallandale Beach, based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses. "NH" means Non-Hispanic.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 17,695 | 16,789 | 47.68% | 40.73% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6,548 | 6,549 | 17.64% | 15.89% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 37 | 32 | 0.10% | 0.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 520 | 740 | 1.40% | 1.80% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 9 | 12 | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 97 | 333 | 0.26% | 0.81% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 398 | 1,096 | 1.07% | 2.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11,809 | 15,666 | 31.82% | 38.01% |
| Total | 37,113 | 41,217 |
In 2022, many residents had family backgrounds from different countries. For example, some had American, Russian, Haitian, Italian, Romanian, and Ukrainian ancestry.
Public Schools in Hallandale Beach
The public schools in Hallandale Beach are part of Broward County Public Schools.
- Most elementary and middle school students go to Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach K–8.
- Some students go to Colbert Elementary School and McNicol Middle School.
- All high school students in the city attend Hallandale High School.
- There are also private schools in the area.
Media and News
Hallandale Beach is part of a large media area that includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. This means people in Hallandale Beach get their news and entertainment from the same TV and radio stations as these bigger cities.
The main daily newspapers are the South Florida-Sun Sentinel and The Miami Herald. They also have Spanish versions called El Sentinel and El Nuevo Herald. Hallandale Beach also has its own weekly newspaper, The South Florida Sun-Times.
Getting Around: Public Transportation
Hallandale Beach has several ways for people to get around without a car:
- Buses run by Broward County Transit serve the city.
- The city of Hallandale Beach also has a free minibus service. This service runs on four different routes within the city and nearby areas like Hollywood and Aventura.
Notable People from Hallandale Beach
- Iris Acker (1930–2018): An actress, dancer, and TV host who supported the arts.
- Stewart H. Appleby (1890–1964): A former U.S. Representative from New Jersey who retired to Hallandale Beach.
- Morris Childs (1902–1991): He worked for the F.B.I. and lived in Hallandale Beach after he retired.
- Davin Joseph (1983–): A former NFL player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and St. Louis Rams. He also played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
- Meyer Lansky (1902–1983): A well-known figure in finance.
- Mike ter Maat (1961-): A former police officer in Hallandale Beach and a political candidate.
See also
In Spanish: Hallandale Beach para niños
