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Westchester, Florida
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Sign marking entrance to Westchester on Bird Road, just west of the Palmetto Expressway
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Map of Westchester CDP after merging with University Park CDP in 2020
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Established | 1860 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.11 sq mi (20.99 km2) |
| • Land | 7.95 sq mi (20.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56,384 |
| • Density | 7,089.65/sq mi (2,737.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33144, 33155, 33165, 33174, 33175 (all Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-76075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403012 |
Westchester is a census-designated place (CDP) and neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Prior to the 2020 U.S. Census, the neighboring University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP, effectively doubling its geography and population. Per the 2020 census, the population was 56,384.
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Geography
Westchester is located 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Miami at 25°44′49″N 80°20′13″W / 25.746978°N 80.336873°W, with an elevation of 8 feet (2.4 m). It is bordered to the north by Sweetwater and Fontainebleau, to the east by Coral Terrace, to the south by Olympia Heights and Westwood Lakes, and to the west by Tamiami. The former University Park CDP occupies the west half of the current Westchester CDP. Florida International University is in the northwest portion of the CDP.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Westchester CDP has a total area of 8.11 square miles (21.0 km2), of which 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), or 1.89%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 29,272 | — | |
| 1990 | 29,883 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 30,271 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 29,862 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 56,384 | 88.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 In 2020, University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP. |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,404 | 4,005 | 8.05% | 7.10% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 73 | 1,264 | 0.24% | 2.24% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 15 | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Asian (NH) | 114 | 724 | 0.38% | 1.28% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 9 | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Some other race (NH) | 6 | 154 | 0.02% | 0.27% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 45 | 337 | 0.15% | 0.60% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27,211 | 49,876 | 91.12% | 88.46% |
| Total | 29,862 | 56,384 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 56,384 people, 16,688 households, and 12,581 families residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,862 people, 9,468 households, and 7,255 families residing in the CDP.
Education
The community of Westchester is home to eight public schools administered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, four Catholic private elementary and secondary schools, one private Roman Catholic college, and one public university.
Public schools
- High schools
- Miami Coral Park High School
- Southwest Miami Senior High School (Olympia Heights, serves southern portions of Westchester)
- K-8 schools
- Everglades K-8 Center
- Middle schools
- Rockway Middle School
- West Miami Middle School (outside of the CDP but serving a section of the CDP)
- Elementary schools
- Banyan Elementary School
- Coral Park Elementary School
- Emerson Elementary School
- Carlos Finlay Elementary School, on the FIU campus
- Rockway Elementary School
- Olympia Heights Elementary School (in University Park CDP, serves a southwest section of Westchester CDP)
Private schools
Roman Catholic private schools are operated by and/or are affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
- Christopher Columbus High School - Catholic private school
- St. Brendan High School - Catholic private school
- St. Agatha Catholic School (Catholic private school; in University Park CDP)
- St. Brendan Elementary School (Catholic private school)
- King's Christian
- Gladeview Christian
- Florida Christian School - Olympia Heights
Universities and colleges
- Florida International University (formerly in the University Park CDP)
- St. John Vianney College Seminary - Catholic private college
Public libraries
Miami-Dade Public Library operates the Westchester Regional Library.
Miscellaneous education
The Miami Hoshuko, a supplementary weekend Japanese school, holds its classes at the Iglesia Bautista de Coral Park ("Coral Park Baptist Church") in Westchester. The school offices are located in Doral. The school was established in 1984.
See also
In Spanish: Westchester (Florida) para niños
