Olympia Heights, Florida facts for kids
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Olympia Heights, 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 | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,873 |
| • Density | 4,757.21/sq mi (1,836.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33165
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-51475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288154 |
Olympia Heights is a special kind of community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it's a place with a name and a population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Olympia Heights is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 12,873 people lived there.
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Geography and Location
Olympia Heights is located about 11 miles (18 km) west-southwest of downtown Miami. It's surrounded by several other communities. To the north, you'll find Westchester. Coral Terrace is to the northwest. To the east is Glenvar Heights. Sunset is to the south, and Westwood Lakes is to the west.
The area of Olympia Heights is about 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²). Most of this area is land, about 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²). The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Olympia Heights changes over time. Here's how the population has looked during different U.S. Census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 33,112 | — | |
| 1990 | 37,792 | 14.1% | |
| 2000 | 13,452 | −64.4% | |
| 2010 | 13,488 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 12,873 | −4.6% | |
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Who Lives in Olympia Heights?
The 2020 United States census showed that 12,873 people lived in Olympia Heights. There were 4,085 households and 3,257 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Olympia Heights based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses. It separates people by race and also includes a category for people of Hispanic or Latino background, who can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,781 | 1,274 | 13.20% | 9.90% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 25 | 47 | 0.19% | 0.37% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 6 | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Asian (NH) | 73 | 75 | 0.54% | 0.58% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Some other race (NH) | 11 | 27 | 0.08% | 0.21% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 19 | 62 | 0.14% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11,573 | 11,380 | 85.80% | 88.40% |
| Total | 13,488 | 12,873 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Schools and Learning
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the school district that serves Olympia Heights. This district helps manage the public schools in the area.
Elementary Schools
Blue Lakes Elementary School is located right in Olympia Heights. Its address is 9250 SW 52nd Terrace, Miami, FL 33165. Olympia Heights Elementary School is also nearby. It is in the University Park CDP, which is next to Olympia Heights. Its address is 9797 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33165.
High Schools
Southwest Miami High School is an important high school located within Olympia Heights.
Private Schools
There are also several private schools in Olympia Heights. These include the Miller Drive Campus of Gulliver Pinecrest Preparatory School, Florida Christian School, and King's Christian School. Gulliver Pinecrest Preparatory School first opened its doors in 1996.
Universities
Florida International University (FIU) is a large university close to Olympia Heights. In 2020, it was located in the Westchester area. However, back in 1990, it was considered part of the Olympia Heights CDP.
