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West Park, Florida
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| City of West Park | |
| Motto(s):
"The City of Positive Progression"
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Location of West Park in Broward County, Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Incorporated | March 1, 2005 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) 2.85% |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,130 |
| • Density | 6,695/sq mi (2,581.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33021-33023, 33009
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 |
| FIPS code | 12-76658 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2062996 |
West Park is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It was officially created on March 1, 2005. West Park is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida.
The city is located in the southeastern part of Broward County. It includes neighborhoods like Carver Ranches, Lake Forest, and Utopia. West Park got its name because a large part of the city is west of the town of Pembroke Park. In 2020, about 15,130 people lived in West Park.
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History of West Park
Before becoming a city, West Park was made up of several neighborhoods. In 2004, the Florida Legislature allowed people in these areas to vote on becoming a city. On November 2, 2004, residents voted to incorporate. The vote was 3,400 for and 956 against.
After the vote, an interim committee was chosen. They held meetings to decide what services the new city would provide. It was decided that the new city would be called West Park. This name was kept permanently.
On March 8, 2005, Eric H. Jones, Jr., was elected as the first Mayor. Four Commissioners were also elected: Felicia M. Brunson, Thomas W. Dorsett, Sharon Fyffe, and Rita "Peaches" Mack. They officially started their roles on March 10, 2005.
In 2011, West Park was recognized by a group called KaBOOM!. The city was named a "2011 Playful City USA community." This award was given because West Park worked to create more play opportunities for children.
Where is West Park?
West Park is located in a busy part of Florida. It shares borders with several other places:
- To the south, it borders Miami-Dade County.
- To the east, it is next to Pembroke Park.
- To the north, it borders Hollywood.
- To the west, it is next to Miramar.
West Park News
The city of West Park has its own newspaper. It is called "The West Park News". This newspaper is published by Miami Community Newspapers. It helps keep residents informed about local events and news.
People in West Park
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 12,713 | — | |
| 2010 | 14,156 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 15,130 | 6.9% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 15,130 people living in West Park. There were 4,260 households and 3,274 families in the city.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,805 | 1,214 | 12.75% | 8.02% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 7,828 | 8,365 | 55.30% | 55.29% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 37 | 38 | 0.26% | 0.25% |
| Asian (NH) | 140 | 165 | 0.99% | 1.09% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 5 | 5 | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 50 | 141 | 0.35% | 0.93% |
| Mixed-race or Multiracial (NH) | 200 | 313 | 1.41% | 2.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,091 | 4,889 | 28.90% | 32.31% |
| Total | 14,156 | 15,130 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 14,156 people living in West Park. There were 4,340 households and 3,219 families.
| West Park Demographics | |||
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| 2010 Census | West Park | Broward County | Florida |
| Total population | 14,156 | 1,748,066 | 18,801,310 |
| Population density | 6,462.3/sq mi | 1,444.9/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 32.8% | 63.1% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 12.8% | 43.5% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 57.9% | 26.7% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 28.9% | 25.1% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.6% |
Schools in West Park
Children living in West Park attend schools that are part of Broward County Public Schools. Here are some of the schools:
- Some students go to Lake Forest Elementary School.
- Other students attend Watkins Elementary School.
- Most middle school students go to McNicol Middle School.
- High school students attend Hallandale High School.
