Norland, Florida facts for kids
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Norland
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Neighborhood of Miami Gardens
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| City | Miami Gardens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22,995 |
| • Density | 6,369.3/sq mi (2,459.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-49000 |
Norland, also known as Norwood, is a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida. It used to be a "census-designated place" (CDP). A CDP is an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2000, about 23,000 people lived in Norland. Today, the population is estimated to be around 23,500. In 2003, Norland became a part of the city of Miami Gardens.
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Where is Norland Located?
Norland is found in the northern part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Its exact location is 25°56′49″N 80°12′39″W / 25.94694°N 80.21083°W.
Land and Water Area
Norland covers a total area of about 9.5 square kilometers (3.7 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Norland?
Norland is home to many people from different backgrounds. In 2000, there were 22,995 people living there.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 14,973 | — | |
| 1980 | 19,471 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 22,109 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 22,995 | 4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1990 2000 Census area returned as Norwood 1970. |
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There were almost 7,000 households in Norland in 2000. Many of these households included families with children under 18. The average household had about three people.
Age Groups
The people living in Norland are of all ages. In 2000, about one-third of the population was under 18 years old. There were also many young adults, middle-aged people, and older adults aged 65 and above. The average age was 30 years old.
Languages Spoken
Before Norland became part of Miami Gardens, most residents spoke English as their main language. Other languages spoken by a good number of people included French Creole and Spanish.
Schools in Norland
The public schools in Norland are managed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
High Schools
- Miami Norland High School
Middle Schools
- Norland Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Hibiscus Elementary School
- Norland Elementary School
- Norwood Elementary School
- Parkway Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Norland para niños
