The Hammocks, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Hammocks
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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 | |
| • Census-designated place | 8.10 sq mi (20.98 km2) |
| • Land | 7.89 sq mi (20.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Metro | 6,137 sq mi (15,890 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Census-designated place | 59,480 |
| • Density | 7,540.57/sq mi (2,911.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33186, 33196 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-71569 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853293 |
The Hammocks is a special kind of community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed by its own city leaders. The Hammocks is also a planned community, meaning it was designed and built with a specific layout and facilities.
It's part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 59,480 people lived there. This number grew quite a bit from 51,003 people in 2010.
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Geography of The Hammocks
The Hammocks is located in Florida, about 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Kendall. It's also about 18 miles (29 km) southwest of downtown Miami. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 25°40′14″N 80°26′10″W / 25.67056°N 80.43611°W.
Where is The Hammocks located?
The Hammocks covers an area west of SW 137th Avenue and south of SW 88th Street. It stretches east of SW 177th Avenue and north of SW 120th Street. To its east, you'll find The Crossings. To the north, it borders Kendall West and Kendale Lakes.
How big is The Hammocks?
The Hammocks has a total area of about 8.1 square miles (21 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.9 square miles (20.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in The Hammocks has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 10,897 | — | |
| 2000 | 47,379 | 334.8% | |
| 2010 | 51,003 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 59,480 | 16.6% | |
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Who lives in The Hammocks?
In 2020, there were 59,480 people living in The Hammocks. These people made up 17,877 households, and 14,943 of these were families.
Most people in The Hammocks are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 81.52% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. Other groups include White (9.83%), Black or African American (3.42%), and Asian (2.89%).
Economy and Jobs
A well-known company called Alienware has its main office in The Hammocks. Alienware is famous for making high-performance gaming computers.
Education in The Hammocks
Public schools in The Hammocks are managed by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. This system provides education for students from elementary to high school.
Elementary Schools
- Claude Pepper Elementary School
- Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
- Oliver Hoover Elementary School
- Christina M. Eve Elementary School
Middle School
- Hammocks Middle School
High School
- Felix Varela High School
Private Schools
- Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School
- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School - This school was started in 1997.
See also
In Spanish: The Hammocks para niños
