Utopia, West Park, Florida facts for kids
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Utopia, Florida
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Location of Utopia, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 714 |
| • Density | 2,326.9/sq mi (898.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-73442 |
Utopia was a small community in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, but it wasn't an official city or town.
In the year 2000, about 714 people lived in Utopia. Today, this area is no longer a separate CDP. It has become part of a larger neighborhood called West Park.
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Where Was Utopia Located?
Utopia was located in Florida at specific geographic coordinates: 25 degrees, 59 minutes, 19 seconds North and 80 degrees, 12 minutes, 12 seconds West. You can find this spot on a map!
The community was quite small. It covered an area of about 0.8 square kilometers (or 0.3 square miles). All of this area was land, with no water bodies within its boundaries.
Who Lived in Utopia?
In 2000, when Utopia was still a CDP, there were 714 people living there. These people lived in 262 different homes. About 175 of these homes were families.
The community was made up of people from different backgrounds. Most residents were African American (about 66%). A smaller group was White (about 22%). There were also people from other races and those who identified with two or more races. About 23% of the people living in Utopia were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Utopia
The people in Utopia were of various ages. About 33% of the population was under 18 years old. This means many children and teenagers lived there. About 10% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 31%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 7% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Utopia was 31 years.
Languages Spoken in Utopia
Before Utopia became part of West Park, most people spoke English at home. About 81% of all residents spoke English as their main language. The second most common language was Spanish, spoken by about 19% of the population.
