Three Lakes, Florida facts for kids
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Three Lakes, 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 | 3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,540 |
| • Density | 5,125.50/sq mi (1,979.16/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 | 12-71741 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853294 |
Three Lakes is a special kind of community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Three Lakes is also a planned community. This means it was designed and built with a specific layout. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 16,540 people lived here. This was more than the 15,047 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Three Lakes Located?
Three Lakes is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) southwest of downtown Miami. You can find it at these coordinates: 25°38′7″N 80°23′57″W / 25.63528°N 80.39917°W.
It shares borders with several other communities:
- To the north: The Crossings
- To the northeast: Kendall
- To the east: Richmond Heights
- To the south: Zoo Miami
- To the west: Country Walk
Two other communities touch its corners:
- The Hammocks is in the northwest.
- Palmetto Estates is in the southeast.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Three Lakes is about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water. This means about 17% of Three Lakes is covered by water.
Main Areas in Three Lakes
Three Lakes has three main neighborhoods within its borders:
- Deerwood
- Bonita Lakes
- Three Lakes (which is where the community gets its name)
Things to See and Do
Around Three Lakes, you can find several churches, schools, and shopping centers. These are spread out across the community.
Who Lives in Three Lakes?
The population of Three Lakes has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 6,955 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 15,047 people.
- By 2020, it reached 16,540 people.
People and Families in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census:
- There were 16,540 people living in Three Lakes.
- There were 4,736 households (groups of people living together).
- Out of these, 3,813 were families.
Different Backgrounds in Three Lakes (2020)
The people living in Three Lakes come from many different backgrounds. The table below shows the mix of races and ethnic groups.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Not Hispanic) | People in 2010 | People in 2020 | % in 2010 | % in 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,805 | 2,192 | 18.64% | 13.25% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,388 | 1,050 | 9.22% | 6.35% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 13 | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 667 | 717 | 4.43% | 4.33% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 7 | 4 | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Some other race (NH) | 80 | 131 | 0.53% | 0.79% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 249 | 466 | 1.65% | 2.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9,843 | 11,967 | 65.42% | 72.35% |
| Total | 15,047 | 16,540 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Three Lakes (Florida) para niños
