Palmetto Estates, Florida facts for kids
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Palmetto Estates, 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 | 2.21 sq mi (5.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.16 sq mi (5.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,498 |
| • Density | 6,254.87/sq mi (2,414.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33157 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-54300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867184 |
Palmetto Estates is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Palmetto Estates is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 13,498 people lived there.
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Where is Palmetto Estates Located?
Palmetto Estates is located about 15 miles southwest of downtown Miami. Its exact coordinates are 25.619782 degrees North and -80.361752 degrees West.
The community shares borders with other areas. To the east, it is next to the village of Palmetto Bay. To the north, you'll find the communities of Kendal and Richmond Heights. To the south, it borders West Perrine.
The western edge of Palmetto Estates is marked by the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, which is a major highway. U.S. Route 1, also known as Dixie Highway, runs along the eastern border.
How Big is Palmetto Estates?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Palmetto Estates covers a total area of about 8.44 square miles (21.9 km2). Most of this area, about 8.29 square miles (21.5 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), is water. This means that about 1.89% of Palmetto Estates is covered by water.
Population and People in Palmetto Estates
The population of Palmetto Estates has been counted by the United States census over the years. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area.
Here's how the population has changed:
- 1980: 11,116 people
- 1990: 12,293 people
- 2000: 13,675 people
- 2010: 13,535 people
- 2020: 13,498 people
Understanding the Community's Diversity
The United States census also collects information about the different groups of people living in an area. This helps us understand the community's diversity.
The table below shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Estates in 2010 and 2020. It's important to know that the census counts people of Hispanic or Latino background as an ethnic group, and they can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,546 | 1,206 | 11.42% | 8.93% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5,308 | 3,873 | 39.22% | 28.69% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 17 | 0.07% | 0.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 444 | 326 | 3.28% | 2.42% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 7 | 1 | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Some other race (NH) | 74 | 152 | 0.55% | 1.13% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 306 | 338 | 2.26% | 2.50% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,840 | 7,585 | 43.15% | 56.19% |
| Total | 13,535 | 13,498 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 13,498 people living in Palmetto Estates. These people lived in 3,854 households, and 3,233 of these were families. In 2010, there were 13,535 people, 3,918 households, and 3,195 families.
See also
In Spanish: Palmetto Estates para niños
