Homestead Base, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Homestead Base, 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 | 4.35 sq mi (11.26 km2) |
| • Land | 4.24 sq mi (10.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 999 |
| • Density | 235.45/sq mi (90.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33039
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-32325 |
Homestead Base is a special area in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town. This area mostly includes the Homestead Air Reserve Base, which is a military base.
Homestead Base is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 999 people lived here.
Where is Homestead Base?
Homestead Base is located about 27 miles (43 kilometers) southwest of downtown Miami. It's right next to the city of Homestead on its southwest side.
The total area of Homestead Base is about 4.3 square miles (11.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), being water.
Who Lives in Homestead Base?
The number of people living in Homestead Base has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 446 | — | |
| 2010 | 964 | 116.1% | |
| 2020 | 999 | 3.6% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 999 people living in Homestead Base. There were 96 households and 96 families in the area.
A household is a group of people living together in one home. A family is a group of related people living together.
In 2010, the 2010 United States census found 964 people, 30 households, and 30 families living here.
See also
In Spanish: Homestead Base para niños
