Palm Springs North, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palm Springs North, 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 | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,030 |
| • Density | 6,327.04/sq mi (2,441.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33015 (Hialeah)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-54500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0305079 |
Palm Springs North is a place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is not an official city or town, but it is a community where people live. This type of place is called a census-designated place (CDP).
Palm Springs North is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 5,030 people lived here.
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Where is Palm Springs North?
Palm Springs North is located about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of downtown Miami. You can find it at these coordinates: 25°55′58″N 80°19′58″W / 25.93278°N 80.33278°W.
It shares borders with other communities. To the south, it is next to the town of Miami Lakes. To the northeast, it borders the community of Country Club.
The total area of Palm Springs North is about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Palm Springs North has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different U.S. Census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,838 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,300 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,460 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,253 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,030 | −4.2% | |
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People and Their Backgrounds
The United States Census Bureau collects information about the people living in different areas. This helps us understand the community better.
In 2020, there were 5,030 people living in Palm Springs North. These people lived in 1,499 households, and 1,284 of these were families.
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups in Palm Springs North. It's important to know that the U.S. Census counts people of Hispanic/Latino background separately from racial categories. This means a person can be of any race and also be Hispanic/Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,103 | 689 | 21.00% | 13.70% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 29 | 48 | 0.55% | 0.95% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 1 | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Asian (NH) | 22 | 8 | 0.42% | 0.16% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 9 | 0.00% | 0.18% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 16 | 29 | 0.30% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,079 | 4,246 | 77.65% | 84.41% |
| Total | 5,253 | 5,030 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Schools in Palm Springs North
Students in Palm Springs North attend both public and private schools.
Public Schools
- Palm Springs North Elementary School
- Spanish Lake Elementary School
- Lawton Chiles Middle School
- American Senior High School
- Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Private Schools
- Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School
- Dade Christian School
Parks and Recreation
For outdoor fun and activities, residents of Palm Springs North can visit:
- Norman and Jean Reach Park
See also
In Spanish: Palm Springs North para niños
