The Crossings, Florida facts for kids
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The Crossings, Florida
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View from Killian Parkway
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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 | 3.57 sq mi (9.23 km2) |
| • Land | 3.44 sq mi (8.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 23,276 |
| • Density | 6,770.22/sq mi (2,614.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33186 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-71567 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853292 |
The Crossings is a census-designated place (CDP) and suburb of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The CDP includes the neighborhoods of The Crossings, Devon Aire, and Calusa. The population was 23,276 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
The Crossings is located 16 miles (26 km) southwest of downtown Miami at 25°40′10″N 80°24′4″W / 25.66944°N 80.40111°W (25.669425, -80.401108). The CDP is bordered on the north by Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street), on the south by SW 120th Street, by Florida's Turnpike on the east, and SW 137th Avenue on the west. Neighboring census-designated places are Kendale Lakes to the north, Kendall to the east, Three Lakes to the south, and The Hammocks to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, The Crossings CDP has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2), of which 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 3.56%, are water.
History
The communities comprising the CDP were developed in the 1970s and 1980s. The area today is made up of single-family residences and townhouses.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 11,986 | — | |
| 1990 | 22,290 | 86.0% | |
| 2000 | 23,557 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 22,758 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 23,276 | 2.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 5,100 | 3,597 | 22.41% | 15.45% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 918 | 727 | 4.03% | 3.12% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 12 | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Asian (NH) | 559 | 542 | 2.46% | 2.33% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 78 | 152 | 0.34% | 0.65% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 289 | 493 | 1.27% | 2.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15,803 | 17,750 | 69.44% | 76.26% |
| Total | 22,758 | 23,276 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 23,276 people, 7,675 households, and 5,946 families residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 22,758 people, 7,961 households, and 5,972 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools.
- Calusa Elementary School
- Devon Aire K-8 Center
- Arvida Middle School
- Miami Killian Senior High
See also
In Spanish: The Crossings (Florida) para niños
