Pinewood, Florida facts for kids
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Pinewood, 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 | 1.89 sq mi (4.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,246 |
| • Density | 9,854.9/sq mi (3,805.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33147, 33150, 33167, 33168 (all - Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-57250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867187 |
Pinewood is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people. Pinewood is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 17,246 people lived there.
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History of Pinewood
Pinewood was once a part of the City of Miami. It became part of the city in 1925. However, during the Great Depression, Miami decided to give up control of Pinewood. After that, Pinewood became an area of Miami-Dade County that is not officially part of a city.
Where is Pinewood Located?
Pinewood is located about 8 miles (13 km) north of downtown Miami. It shares borders with several other places:
- To the north, it borders the city of North Miami.
- To the east, it borders Miami Shores and other neighborhoods.
- To the south and southwest, it borders West Little River.
- To the northwest, it borders Westview.
A major road, U.S. Route 441 (also called NW 7th Avenue), forms most of Pinewood's eastern border.
Pinewood's Size
The United States Census Bureau says that Pinewood covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), or about 7.30%, is water.
Pinewood's Population
The population of Pinewood has changed over the years. The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in an area every ten years. This helps us understand how communities grow and change.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 16,252 | — | |
| 1990 | 15,518 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 16,523 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 16,520 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 17,246 | 4.4% | |
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Population Details from the Census
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Pinewood, based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses. The census looks at race and ethnicity separately. Hispanic/Latino people can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 368 | 385 | 2.23% | 2.23% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 11,995 | 11,398 | 72.61% | 66.09% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 27 | 10 | 0.16% | 0.06% |
| Asian (NH) | 77 | 43 | 0.47% | 0.25% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 7 | 1 | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Some other race (NH) | 50 | 66 | 0.30% | 0.38% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 235 | 269 | 1.42% | 1.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,761 | 5,074 | 22.77% | 29.42% |
| Total | 16,520 | 17,246 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, the census counted 17,246 people living in Pinewood. There were 4,968 households and 3,565 families. In 2010, there were 16,520 people, 5,075 households, and 3,479 families.
See also
In Spanish: Pinewood (Florida) para niños
