Virginia Gardens, Florida facts for kids
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Virginia Gardens, Florida
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| Village of Virginia Gardens | ||
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Miami-Dade |
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| Incorporated | July 10, 1947 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,364 | |
| • Density | 8,040.82/sq mi (3,109.74/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
33166
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 | |
| FIPS code | 12-74575 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292782 | |
Virginia Gardens is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The village is a part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village had a population of 2,364 in 2020.
History
In 1947, Miami Springs (of which it was then a part) passed an ordinance outlawing horses from the city limits. In response, about 50 citizens decided to break away and form their own village.
The village is named for the state of Virginia, original home of many of the wealthy transplants who made up the founding residents. At the time of incorporation, many of the residents owned large estates, some up to 5 acres (20,000 m2), suitable for horse ownership. Only a single 1-acre (4,000 m2) residential property remains within the village limits today; the bulk of residential property now consists of 0.2-acre (810 m2) lots typical of suburban developments.
Geography
Virginia Gardens is located 9 miles (14 km) northwest of downtown Miami at 25°48′33″N 80°17′48″W / 25.80917°N 80.29667°W (25.809175, –80.296697). It is bordered to the north and east by the city of Miami Springs and to the south by Miami International Airport.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 235 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,159 | 818.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,524 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,098 | −16.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,212 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,348 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,375 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,364 | −0.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 289 | 12.23% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 14 | 0.59% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 15 | 0.63% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 13 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 22 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,008 | 84.94% |
| Total | 2,364 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,364 people, 770 households, and 568 families residing in the village.
2010 census
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| 2010 Census | Virginia Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
| Total population | 2,375 | 2,496,435 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | +1.1% | +10.8% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 8,062.3/sq mi | 1,315.5/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 90.7% | 73.8% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 19.3% | 15.4% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 2.7% | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 77.3% | 65.0% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,375 people, 808 households, and 554 families residing in the village.
Education
Virginia Gardens is a part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- Miami Springs High School serves Virginia Gardens.
- Blessed Trinity Catholic School, a K–8 school of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, is in Virginia Gardens.
See also
In Spanish: Virginia Gardens para niños
