Miami Lakes, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miami Lakes, Florida
|
||
|---|---|---|
|
Town Hall of Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes Drive
Veterans Park
|
||
|
||
| Motto(s):
"Growing Beautifully"
|
||
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
|
||
U.S. Census Bureau map showing town boundaries
|
||
| Country |  United States of America |
|
| State |  Florida |
|
| County |  Miami-Dade |
|
| Incorporated | December 5, 2000 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.51 sq mi (16.85 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.66 sq mi (14.65 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) 6.73% | |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
|
||
| • Total | 30,467 | |
| • Density | 5,385.72/sq mi (2,079.43/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Codes |
33014, 33016, 33018
|
|
| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 | |
| FIPS code | 12-45100 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0305161 | |
.jpg)
Miami Lakes, officially the Town of Miami Lakes, is an incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,467.
Contents
History
The development was constructed by Sengra (now the Graham Companies) beginning in 1962 on land formerly owned by Florida state senator Ernest "Cap" Graham. The Grahams stated for many years that it would be a 30-year development, but they are still developing to this day.
The original Miami Lakes development, east of the Palmetto Expressway, was master-planned by Lester Collins with curving tree-shaded roadways and numerous curving lakes, which are unusual compared to most surrounding areas with their treeless streets on a square grid and rectangular lakes. This original development, which is on the east side of the more recently designated Town of Miami Lakes, has neighborhood shopping centers, tot-lot parks, and a town center named Main Street. A significant portion of Miami Lakes is still owned by the Grahams, mostly apartment buildings, shopping centers, office buildings, and undeveloped land. The town is an early model of the New Urbanism movement, with shopping and services located within walking distance of residences as well as narrow, walkable streets and plenty of neighborhood parks.
When it was incorporated in December 2000, the Town of Miami Lakes became the 31st municipality in Miami-Dade County. Miami Lakes is home to more than 1,100 businesses.
The Master Plan began over 50 years ago when the Graham family began the development of what was their dairy farm. Unlike many cities and towns created during the early 1960s, the Grahams decided to create a master plan for the city that would allow decades of growth, construction, and changing market conditions. Lester Collins, former dean of the Harvard School of Design, was enlisted to create a master plan for the area that would become the center of Miami Lakes. Collins laid the foundation for an integrated community, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed uses.
Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham, the younger half-brother of family patriarch William "Bill" Graham, is one of the owners, and Katharine Graham, the late publisher of the Washington Post, had a share by marriage. On December 5, 2000, Miami Lakes voted to become an incorporated town.
Geography
Miami Lakes is located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Miami at 25°54′42″N 80°19′30″W / 25.911672°N 80.325067°W. It is bordered to the south and west by the city of Hialeah, to the east by the city of Miami Gardens, and to the north by the unincorporated community of Country Club.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Miami Lakes has a total area of 6.5 square miles (17 km2). 5.7 square miles (15 km2) of it are land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) of it (13.05%) are water.
Climate
Miami Lakes has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification: Af), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 9,809 | — | |
| 1990 | 12,750 | 30.0% | |
| 2000 | 22,676 | 77.9% | |
| 2010 | 29,361 | 29.5% | |
| 2020 | 30,467 | 3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 6,362 | 4,227 | 3,286 | 28.06% | 14.40% | 10.79% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 530 | 718 | 647 | 2.34% | 2.45% | 2.12% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0.09% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 480 | 407 | 469 | 2.12% | 1.39% | 1.54% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 20 | 31 | 129 | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.42% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 175 | 146 | 293 | 0.77% | 0.50% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15,083 | 23,826 | 25,636 | 66.52% | 81.15% | 84.14% |
| Total | 22,676 | 29,361 | 30,467 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 30,467 people, 10,393 households, and 7,814 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,361 people, 9,533 households, and 7,050 families residing in the town.
Economy
Several companies are headquartered in Miami Lakes, including BankUnited, N.A.; one of the largest banking institutions in the United States.
Potamkin Auto Group, The Graham Companies, Fine Art Lamps, Pacer, New Generation Computing, South Florida ENT Associates, Inktel, Isaco International, Safari, 1st Financial, American Bancshares Mortgage, LLC, National Molding, Lotspeich and Oliva Cigar.
Education
Public schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools serves Miami Lakes.
K–8 schools
- Bob Graham Education Center
- Miami Lakes K-8 Center
Middle schools
- Miami Lakes Middle School
High schools
- Barbara Goleman Senior High School
- Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
Magnet schools
- Miami Lakes Educational Center
Private schools
- Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School
Parks and recreation
The Town of Miami Lakes has 100+ parks, mini parks, tot lots, green-ways and trails located throughout, including Miami Lakes Optimist Park, Veterans Park and Royal Oaks Park.
Cultural institutions
Veterans Memorial
Miami Lakes has a unique indoor veterans memorial located at the Royal Oaks Park Community Center. The memorial is a 50-foot-long mural that features a combination of two digitized paintings of military scenes throughout U.S. history, wood carvings, stained glass, and hand-made glass mosaics molded from leaves of Miami Lakes' trees. The centerpiece of the artwork consists of the seals from each of the US military service branches and the POW/MIA seal. The memorial was inaugurated on Memorial Day of 2011. The artists are Alfred Darmanin and Michelle Stecco.
The veterans memorial titled "V is for Veterans" was unveiled in front of Miami Lakes Town Hall on September 4, 2014. The artwork was created by Stephanie Jaffe Werner.
Public libraries
- Miami Lakes Branch Library
Places of worship
- Elevate Church
- Hope at Miami Lakes Methodist Church
- Miami Lakes United Church of Christ
- Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
Theaters and performance arts
- Main Street Players is a local performing arts space producing live theatrical events using community talent and volunteers.
Festivals and events
- Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show
- Main Street Festival of Lights
- Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure
- Miami Lakes Farmers Market
- Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival
- Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog
- Nightmare on Montrose Halloween Event
- Pumpkin Patch
- Reindeer Run 5k
- Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt
- Veterans Day Parade; the longest running Veterans Day Parade in all of Miami-Dade County.
- Miami Lakes Culinary Bike Tour
Sports
- Miami Lakes Bandits
- Miami Lakes United Soccer Club
Media
The Miami Laker serves as the community newspaper for the town of Miami Lakes and surrounding areas in northwest Miami-Dade County.
Notable people
- Joe Brady, American football coach
- Humberto Brenes, Costa Rican professional poker player
- Harry P. Cain, American politician
- Adrian Cárdenas, American professional baseball second baseman
- Harry Wayne Casey, American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer
- Bob Graham, American lawyer, author and politician
- Gwen Graham, American lawyer and politician
- Don Shula, American professional football player and coach
- Sara Sidner, American TV reporter
See also
In Spanish: Miami Lakes para niños
