Lake Lucerne, Florida facts for kids
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Lake Lucerne
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Neighborhood of Miami Gardens
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Location in the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| City | Miami Gardens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2) |
| • Land | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
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| • Total | 9,132 |
| • Density | 3,492.3/sq mi (1,348.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-38300 |
Lake Lucerne is a neighborhood located in Miami Gardens, Florida. It used to be called a census-designated place, which is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In the year 2000, about 9,132 people lived there.
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Where is Lake Lucerne?
Lake Lucerne is located in Florida, in the southeastern part of the United States. Its exact location is 25°57′56″N 80°15′14″W / 25.96556°N 80.25389°W.
The area of Lake Lucerne is about 6.8 square kilometers (or 2.6 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Lake Lucerne?
In 2000, there were 9,132 people living in Lake Lucerne. These people lived in 2,631 households, which are like homes or apartments. Many of these households (2,117) were families.
The people living in Lake Lucerne come from many different backgrounds, making it a diverse community. About 14.82% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The population included people of all ages, with a good number of young people under 18 and adults of various ages. The average age of people living in Lake Lucerne was 29 years old.
Most people in Lake Lucerne spoke English as their first language (82.27%). Other languages spoken included Spanish (14.16%), French Creole (2.55%), and French (1.00%).
Schools in Lake Lucerne
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools system runs the public schools in the area. Some of the schools that were located in Lake Lucerne include:
- North County K-8 Center
- Robert Renick Education Center (which is an alternative school)
Places of Worship
One of the places where people gather for religious services in the area is the Antioch Mission Baptist Church of Miami Gardens.
Recreation and Entertainment
For fun and entertainment, the Calder Casino is located in the area that used to be known as Lake Lucerne.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Lucerne para niños
