Sunshine Ranches, Florida facts for kids
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Sunshine Ranches, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| • Land | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,704 |
| • Density | 408.5/sq mi (157.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-70025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853290 |
Sunshine Ranches was once a special area in Broward County, Florida, where people lived. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counted its population separately. In 2000, about 1,704 people lived there. That same year, Sunshine Ranches became part of a new town called Southwest Ranches, Florida. Now, it's known as a neighborhood within Southwest Ranches.
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Where is Sunshine Ranches?
Sunshine Ranches is located in Florida, a state in the United States. It's specifically found in Broward County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 26 degrees North and 80 degrees West.
The area covers about 10.8 square kilometers (or 4.2 square miles). All of this land is dry, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lived in Sunshine Ranches?
In 2000, when the last count was taken, 1,704 people lived in Sunshine Ranches. These people lived in 551 different homes, and 456 of these were families.
Population Details
The population was spread out across different age groups.
- About 27% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 30%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- Around 11.6% of the residents were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living there was 41 years old.
Languages Spoken
Before Sunshine Ranches joined Southwest Ranches, most people spoke English at home. About 76% of residents spoke English as their first language. Spanish was the second most common language, spoken by about 22% of the population. A smaller group, about 1.6%, spoke Italian.
