Indian Creek, Florida facts for kids
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Indian Creek, Florida
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| Village of Indian Creek | |
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1930s postcard of Indian Creek, looking toward 41st Street Bridge
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| Nickname(s):
Billionaire Bunker
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| Motto(s):
"Protect. Serve."
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Incorporated | May 17, 1939 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 196.26/sq mi (75.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33154
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-33425 |
Indian Creek is a small, special village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's actually a man-made island! This island is a gated community, which means it has controlled entrances for privacy and safety. Indian Creek has 41 homes and a country club. It's part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida.
Because many very wealthy people live there, the island is sometimes called the "Billionaire Bunker". In 2020, only 84 people lived in Indian Creek. The village has its own local government and even its own police force to keep residents safe.
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History of Indian Creek Village
The island of Indian Creek was created in the 1900s. Workers dug drainage channels for Biscayne Bay, which formed the island. For a long time, it was just an empty mangrove forest.
In 1928, some businessmen from the Midwest bought the island. They wanted to develop it, so they built the country club and housing lots. The Village of Indian Creek officially became a village on May 17, 1939. At that time, 17 people lived on the island, and the country club had 180 members. For many years, the island was a vacation spot for rich people in the Miami area. More recently, wealthy people from other places have started living there all year round.
Geography and Location
Indian Creek Village is located in the northeastern part of Miami-Dade County. You can find it at coordinates 25.879156 degrees North and -80.131130 degrees West.
The island is surrounded by water:
- Biscayne Bay is to the west.
- Indian Creek is to the south and east.
- Indian Creek Lake is to the north.
Nearby communities include Bay Harbor Islands to the north, Surfside to the east, Miami Beach to the south, and North Miami to the west.
The village covers about 0.47 square miles (1.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 8.55% is water.
Access to the Island
A bridge connects Indian Creek Island to Surfside, Florida. This bridge has a police checkpoint. Only residents and authorized visitors are allowed to enter the island. There is only one road on the island, called Indian Creek Island Road. It's a private, two-lane road that is 1.6 miles long. This road connects all the homes and the country club.
Climate in Indian Creek
Indian Creek has a tropical climate. This is similar to the weather found in many parts of the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the United States that has this type of climate. It generally has a tropical rainforest climate, which means it's warm and rainy most of the year.
Population and People
Indian Creek is a very small village. Here's how its population has changed over the years:
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| 1950 | 46 | — | |
| 1960 | 62 | 34.8% | |
| 1970 | 82 | 32.3% | |
| 1980 | 103 | 25.6% | |
| 1990 | 44 | −57.3% | |
| 2000 | 33 | −25.0% | |
| 2010 | 86 | 160.6% | |
| 2020 | 84 | −2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Recent Population Data
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 84 people living in the village. There were 12 households and 10 families.
In 2013, English was the main language spoken by 40% of the people. Other European languages were spoken by 32.7% of residents. Spanish was spoken by 27.3% of the population. This means that 60% of the people in Indian Creek spoke a language other than English as their first language.
Education for Residents
Students living in Indian Creek attend schools that are part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- For younger students, the Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K–8 Center in Bay Harbor Islands serves as the local elementary and K–8 school.
- If students prefer a traditional middle school, they can go to Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School.
- For high school, students attend Miami Beach Senior High School.
Famous Residents
Many well-known people have lived in Indian Creek. Here are a few:
- Arthur I. Appleton – a businessman who founded the Appleton Museum of Art.
- Tom Brady – a famous former NFL quarterback.
- Jeff Bezos – the founder of Amazon.
- Norman Braman – a former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and an art collector.
- Carl Icahn – a billionaire investor.
- Julio Iglesias – a famous Spanish singer.
- Jared Kushner – a businessman and son-in-law of Donald Trump.
- Edward Lampert – a hedge fund billionaire and former CEO of Sears.
- Adriana Lima – a well-known model.
- Don Shula – a longtime head coach for the Miami Dolphins.
- Ivanka Trump – a businesswoman and daughter of Donald Trump.
Images for kids
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1930s postcard of Indian Creek, looking toward 41st Street Bridge
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries
See also
In Spanish: Indian Creek (Florida) para niños
