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Naranja, 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 of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,509 |
| • Density | 9,012.01/sq mi (3,480.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33032, 33092
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-47700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0287532 |
Naranja is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Many orange groves were once located in this area, so the community name came from the Spanish word for orange, naranja, though the pronunciation among the local residents is "Na-Ran-Jah". Naranja was also a stop for the Florida East Coast Railroad that once ran through this area. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 13,509 at the 2020 census, up from 8,303 in 2010.
Geography
Naranja is located 25 miles (40 km) southwest of downtown Miami at 25°31′N 80°25′W / 25.517°N 80.417°W (25.5174, -80.4217). It is bordered to the north and east by Princeton and to the south by Leisure City, and the city of Homestead is 5 miles (8 km) to the southwest.
U.S. Route 1 (Dixie Highway) runs along the northwest edge of the community. The Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike touches the southeast corner of the community, with partial access from Exit 6 (Tallahassee Road) and full access from Exit 5 (Biscayne Drive) in Leisure City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Naranja CDP has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2), or 10.99%, are water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,309 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,790 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,034 | −30.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,303 | 105.8% | |
| 2020 | 13,509 | 62.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 519 | 696 | 6.25% | 5.15% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3,172 | 4,150 | 38.20% | 30.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 14 | 0.13% | 0.10% |
| Asian (NH) | 193 | 224 | 2.32% | 1.66% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Some other race (NH) | 31 | 89 | 0.37% | 0.66% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 91 | 203 | 1.10% | 1.50% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,285 | 8,131 | 51.61% | 60.19% |
| Total | 8,303 | 13,509 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,509 people, 3,365 households, and 2,798 families residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 8,303 people, 2,081 households, and 1,537 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates area public schools.
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School, which opened in 1976, serves the Naranja community, and is located in the CDP. Also serving the Naranja community is, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, which replaced the former Naranja Elementary School. This school is located approximately 3 miles from the former Naranja Elementary School.
Young Men's Academy for Academic and Civic Development (YMAACD) at Miami Douglas MacArthur Senior High School South (MacArthur South), an alternative school, was scheduled to move to the Naranja area for the 2009-2010 school year, in the location of the former Naranja Elementary School. The name has since been changed to Miami Macarthur Educational Center.
Miami MacArthur South Senior High School is also in the CDP. This is a public, alternative school located in Naranja, Florida. It has approximately 107 students in grades 6-12 with a teacher student ratio of 5-1. According to state test scores, at least 10% of the students are proficient in math and 10% in reading.
Notable people
- Jamal Carter (born 1994), American football player
See also
In Spanish: Naranja (Florida) para niños
