Rolling Oaks, Florida facts for kids
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Rolling Oaks, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,291 |
| • Density | 510.4/sq mi (197.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-61725 |
Rolling Oaks was a special kind of community in Broward County, Florida, United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area that the government counted for population, but it wasn't an officially organized city or town on its own.
In the year 2000, about 1,291 people lived in Rolling Oaks. Later that same year, Rolling Oaks became part of the nearby town of Southwest Ranches, Florida. Now, it is considered a neighborhood within Southwest Ranches.
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Where is Rolling Oaks Located?
Rolling Oaks is found in the state of Florida. It is located at coordinates 26°2′26″N 80°23′19″W / 26.04056°N 80.38861°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Rolling Oaks was about 6.6 square kilometers (which is about 2.5 square miles). All of this area was land, meaning there were no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lived in Rolling Oaks?
In 2000, when the last official count was taken, there were 1,291 people living in Rolling Oaks. These people made up 392 households, and 332 of those were families.
The population density was about 197 people for every square kilometer. This tells us how many people lived in a certain amount of space.
Background of Residents
Most of the people in Rolling Oaks were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more races.
About 24% of the people in Rolling Oaks were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Rolling Oaks had children. About 41% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together.
The average household had about 3.29 people. The average family had about 3.55 people.
The people in Rolling Oaks were of different ages. About 29% were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living there was 39 years.
Languages Spoken
Before Rolling Oaks became part of Southwest Ranches, most residents spoke English as their main language. About 70% of people spoke English. The second most common language was Spanish, spoken by about 30% of the population.
