Opa-locka North, Florida facts for kids
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Opa-locka North
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Neighborhood of Miami Gardens
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Location in the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| City | Miami Gardens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
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| • Total | 6,224 |
| • Density | 2,863.3/sq mi (1,105.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-51662 |
Opa-locka North is a neighborhood located in Miami Gardens, Florida, a city in the United States. It used to be called a "census-designated place," which means it was a special area defined for counting people. In 2000, about 6,224 people lived there.
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Where is Opa-locka North?
Opa-locka North is found at 25°55′16″N 80°15′46″W / 25.92111°N 80.26278°W. This is a way to show its exact spot on a map.
The area covers about 5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi) in total. Most of this land, about 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi), is dry ground. A small part, about 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi), is water.
Who Lives in Opa-locka North?
This section shares details about the people who live in Opa-locka North.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Opa-locka North has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,721 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,568 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,224 | −5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1990 2000 |
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- In 1980, there were 5,721 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 6,568.
- In 2000, the number of people was 6,224.
Community Life in 2000
In 2000, there were 6,224 people living in Opa-locka North. There were 1,502 households, which means groups of people living together. Most of these were families, about 1,264 of them.
The people living here came from different backgrounds:
- About 75% were African American.
- Around 20% were White.
- A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or from other groups.
- About 19% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.5%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
Age Groups
The community had people of all ages:
- About 28% were under 18 years old.
- About 21.5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 25.4% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 18.5% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 6.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living here was 25 years old.
Languages Spoken
Before Opa-locka North became part of Miami Gardens, people spoke different languages at home in 2000:
- About 75% of residents spoke English as their main language.
- About 21% spoke Spanish.
- About 3% spoke French Creole.
- A small number also spoke Jamaican Creole.
Schools and Universities
Opa-locka North is home to several schools and universities.
Public Schools
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools system runs the public schools in the area.
- Golden Glades Elementary School is located here.
- Jann Mann Educational Center, which is an alternative middle and high school, is also in the area.
Private Schools
- Monsignor Edward Pace High School is a private school found in Opa-locka North.
Higher Education
- Florida Memorial University (which used to be called Florida Memorial College) is located here.
- The SEED Foundation Miami School is also on the Florida Memorial University campus.
- St. Thomas University is another university in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Opa-locka North para niños
