North Key Largo, Florida facts for kids
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North Key Largo, Florida
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Location in Monroe 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 | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.58 sq mi (50.71 km2) |
| • Land | 18.59 sq mi (48.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,431 |
| • Density | 76.99/sq mi (29.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33037 (Key Largo)
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| FIPS code | 12-49406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867181 |
North Key Largo is a special area in Monroe County, Florida, in the United States. It's not a city, but a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a community the government counts for population. In 2020, about 1,431 people lived there, which was more than in 2010. This area is home to two private clubs, the Ocean Reef Club and the Key Largo Anglers Club. You can get to North Key Largo from the mainland by crossing the Card Sound Bridge.
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Where is North Key Largo?
North Key Largo is found in the northern part of the Florida Keys. It covers the top 13 miles of the island of Key Largo. To its south is the community of Key Largo.
Surrounding Waters and Land
To the west, you'll find Barnes Sound and Card Sound, which separate the island from the mainland. Palo Alto Key is to the north, and the big Atlantic Ocean is to the east.
Size of the Area
The North Key Largo area is about 19.6 square miles in total. Most of this area, about 18.6 square miles, is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile, is water.
Who Lives in North Key Largo?
The number of people living in North Key Largo has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,490 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,049 | −29.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,244 | 18.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,431 | 15.0% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,049 people living here. They lived in 565 homes, and 376 of these were families. The area had about 56 people living per square mile.
Most people living there in 2000 were White (about 98.5%). A small number were African American or Asian. About 2.7% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes, only a small number (7.8%) had children under 18. Most homes (63.7%) were married couples living together. About 29.7% of homes were single people living alone. Many people living alone were 65 years old or older (15.9%).
The average home had about 1.86 people, and the average family had about 2.22 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was quite spread out in terms of age.
- 6.7% were under 18 years old.
- 2.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 12.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 32.1% were between 45 and 64.
- A large group, 47.2%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in North Key Largo in 2000 was 64 years.
Learning in North Key Largo
North Key Largo is part of the Monroe County School District. Students who live here attend Key Largo School, which teaches children from kindergarten through 8th grade.
See also
In Spanish: North Key Largo para niños
