West Perrine, Florida facts for kids
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West Perrine, 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 |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,602 |
| • Density | 6,047.92/sq mi (2,334.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-76700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853304 |
West Perrine is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Prior to the 2000 census it was part of Perrine. The other part of Perrine became the East Perrine CDP for the 2000 census and is now part of the incorporated Village of Palmetto Bay. West Perrine is still an unincorporated area, although some residents have discussed the possibility of incorporating Perrine. The population was 8,600 at the 2000 census. The name derives from a land grant issued to Henry Perrine and agriculturist (among other things).
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Geography
West Perrine is located at 25°36′18″N 80°21′43″W / 25.60500°N 80.36194°W (25.605133, -80.361899).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all of it land.
The community is located southwest of Miami on U.S. 1.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 10,602 | — | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 427 | 4.03% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 4,806 | 45.33% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 87 | 0.82% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 53 | 0.5% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 154 | 1.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,065 | 47.77% |
| Total | 10,602 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,602 people, 2,890 households, and 2,199 families residing in the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: West Perrine para niños
