Medley, Florida facts for kids
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Medley, Florida
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| Town of Medley | |||
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| Motto(s):
"The perfect place for industrial development"
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing town boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Miami-Dade |
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| Settled | 1905 | ||
| Incorporated | May 1, 1949 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.98 sq mi (15.48 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.08 sq mi (13.17 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) 12.09% | ||
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,056 | ||
| • Density | 207.71/sq mi (80.20/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP Codes |
33178, 33166
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 | ||
| FIPS code | 12-43900 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0305065 | ||
Medley is a small town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 1,056 people lived there.
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History of Medley
The town of Medley is named after its founder, Sylvester Medley. He first settled in the area in 1905 and farmed there. The Town of Medley officially became a town on May 1, 1949.
Medley is located in the western part of Miami-Dade County. It has a small population because its main purpose is for industrial businesses. This means many companies have their factories and offices there. Two big companies in Medley are a Rinker plant and the Titan America Pennsuco Cement Plant.
Geography and Location
The Town of Medley is about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of downtown Miami. Its exact location is 25°51′30″N 80°20′21″W / 25.85833°N 80.33917°W.
Medley shares borders with other cities:
- To the north, it borders Hialeah Gardens and Hialeah.
- To the east, it borders Hialeah.
- To the south, it borders Doral.
The Miami Canal acts as a natural border between Medley and the cities of Hialeah Gardens and Hialeah.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Medley is about 6.0 square miles (15.5 km²). Most of this area, about 5.1 square miles (13.2 km²), is land. The remaining 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) is water, which makes up about 14.95% of the town's total area.
Neighboring Areas
- Hialeah Gardens, Hialeah
- Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
- Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
- Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
- Miami Springs
- Doral
Climate in Medley
Medley has a tropical climate. This is similar to the weather you find in many parts of the Caribbean. It is one of the few places in the United States that has this type of climate.
More specifically, Medley usually has a tropical savanna climate. This means it has warm temperatures all year round and distinct wet and dry seasons.
Population and People
The population of Medley has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 106 | — | |
| 1960 | 112 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 351 | 213.4% | |
| 1980 | 537 | 53.0% | |
| 1990 | 663 | 23.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,098 | 65.6% | |
| 2010 | 838 | −23.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,056 | 26.0% | |
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Who Lives in Medley?
In 2020, there were 1,056 people living in Medley. These people lived in 410 different homes, and 255 of these were families.
Most of the people in Medley are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 95.45% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students living in Medley attend schools that are part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. High school students in Medley are assigned to attend Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Medley (Florida) para niños
