Miami Gardens, Broward County, Florida facts for kids

Miami Gardens was a small community in Broward County, Florida, United States. It was like a neighborhood that wasn't officially a city yet. In 2000, about 2,706 people lived there.

This area later became part of a new city called West Park in 2005. It's important not to confuse it with the larger city of Miami Gardens in Miami-Dade County, which became a city a bit earlier, in 2003.

Where Was Miami Gardens Located?

A map showing where Miami Gardens was located in Florida.

Miami Gardens was located in Broward County, Florida. You could find it at these coordinates: 25°58′44″N 80°12′7″W / 25.97889°N 80.20194°W / 25.97889; -80.20194.

Size of the Area

The area of Miami Gardens was quite small. It covered about 1.1 square kilometers (or 0.4 square miles) of land. There was no water area within its boundaries.

Who Lived in Miami Gardens?

In 2000, when the last official count was done, 2,706 people lived in Miami Gardens. This community was home to a diverse group of people.

Population Details

There were 825 households, which means 825 different homes or families. Out of these, 663 were families living together. On average, about 3.28 people lived in each household, and families had about 3.60 people.

Age Groups in the Community

The population was spread out across different age groups:

• About 30.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
• Around 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• Nearly 29.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• Around 7.7% were 65 years or older.

The average age of people living there was 33 years old.

Diverse Backgrounds of Residents

Miami Gardens was a place where many different cultures came together.

• About 54.84% of residents were White.
• Around 26.87% were African American.
• About 2.29% were Asian.
• A small number were Native American (0.33%) or Pacific Islander (0.15%).
• Many people (10.72%) identified with other races, and 4.80% were from two or more races.

A large part of the population, 43.27%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Languages Spoken

Before it became part of West Park, people in Miami Gardens spoke different languages at home:

• About 51.09% spoke Spanish.
• Around 45.17% spoke English.
• About 3.72% spoke French Creole.

Cultural Heritage

The community had many residents from different countries:

• Many people had roots in Cuba, making up 9.76% of the population.
• About 6.3% of residents were from Jamaica.
• Around 4.62% were from the Dominican Republic.
• There were also people from Colombia (1.63%), Peru (1.26%), and Haiti (3.6%).
• A significant number, 11.2%, were Puerto Rican.

How Miami Gardens Became West Park

Miami Gardens was one of four neighborhoods that joined together to form the new city of West Park in 2005. Before this, it was an "unincorporated" area, meaning it didn't have its own city government. By joining with other neighborhoods, they could create a new city and have their own local government.