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
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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 small village located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in the United States. It's part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 2,364 people lived there.
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History of Virginia Gardens
In 1947, Virginia Gardens was actually part of a nearby city called Miami Springs. That city made a rule that people couldn't keep horses there anymore. About 50 people who owned horses decided to leave Miami Springs and create their own village.
The village was named Virginia Gardens because many of its first residents came from the state of Virginia. These early residents were often wealthy and owned large pieces of land, some as big as 5 acres (about 20,000 square meters). These large properties were perfect for keeping horses. Today, only one property of 1 acre (about 4,000 square meters) remains. Most homes now sit on smaller lots, typical of suburban neighborhoods.
Where is Virginia Gardens?
Virginia Gardens is located about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northwest of downtown Miami. You can find it at these coordinates: 25.809175 degrees North and -80.296697 degrees West.
The village shares its northern and eastern borders with the city of Miami Springs. To the south, it is next to Miami International Airport. The United States Census Bureau says that Virginia Gardens covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.76 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live Here?
This section shows how the population of Virginia Gardens has changed over the years.
| 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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Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 2,364 people living in Virginia Gardens. These people lived in 770 households, and 568 of these were families.
Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Virginia Gardens in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic) | 289 | 12.23% |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic) | 14 | 0.59% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.13% |
| Asian (Not Hispanic) | 15 | 0.63% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (Not Hispanic) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race (Not Hispanic) | 13 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races (Not Hispanic) | 22 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,008 | 84.94% |
| Total | 2,364 | 100.00% |
Population in 2010
The 2010 United States census counted 2,375 people in Virginia Gardens. There were 808 households, and 554 of these were families.
Here's a quick comparison of Virginia Gardens to Miami-Dade County and Florida in 2010:
| Virginia Gardens Demographics | |||
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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% |
Schools in Virginia Gardens
Virginia Gardens is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.
- Miami Springs High School serves students from Virginia Gardens.
- Blessed Trinity Catholic School, which teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade, is also located in Virginia Gardens. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
See also
In Spanish: Virginia Gardens para niños
