Lakes by the Bay, Florida facts for kids
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Lakes by the Bay, 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 |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 sq mi (12.9 km2) |
| • Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 9,055 |
| • Density | 1,811/sq mi (701.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-38718 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867165 |
Lakes by the Bay was a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in the United States. It used to be a special area defined for counting people (a "census-designated place" or CDP). In 2000, about 9,055 people lived there. By 2005, Lakes by the Bay became part of the nearby town of Cutler Bay.
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Where is Lakes by the Bay?
Lakes by the Bay is located in Florida, near the coordinates 25.571584 degrees North and 80.331800 degrees West.
The area covered about 12.9 square kilometers (5 square miles) in total. Most of this was land, about 12.6 square kilometers (4.9 square miles). A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), was water.
A Look at Lakes by the Bay's Past
The Impact of Hurricane Andrew
In August 1992, a very strong storm called Hurricane Andrew hit Lakes by the Bay and the areas around it in South Miami-Dade. This hurricane caused a lot of damage. Many homes and businesses in the neighborhood were completely destroyed.
Rebuilding the Community
After the hurricane, the community slowly started to rebuild. The homes that were destroyed were often made of wood. However, the new buildings were constructed with strong concrete walls. This was done to make them safer if another big storm hit.
Even though many parts of Miami were affected by Hurricane Andrew, Lakes by the Bay was one of the places that suffered the most. It still reminds people today of how powerful and destructive that hurricane was.
Who Lived in Lakes by the Bay?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lakes by the Bay changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 5,615 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 9,055 people.
A Diverse Community
In 2000, there were 9,055 people living in Lakes by the Bay. People from many different backgrounds lived there. Many households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.77 people.
The community had people of all ages. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 33 years old, meaning half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, the main language spoken by residents was English, followed closely by Spanish. Other languages like Arabic, French, and French Creole were also spoken by some residents.
Images for kids
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Damage from Hurricane Andrew in 1992 in Lakes by the Bay
See also
In Spanish: Lakes by the Bay para niños
