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Westwood Lakes, 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 of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,373 |
| • Density | 6,859.47/sq mi (2,648.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33165 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-77075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293159 |
Westwood Lakes is a census-designated place and unincorporated community of Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 11,373 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Westwood Lakes is located 13 miles (21 km) west of downtown Miami at 25°43′26″N 80°22′8″W / 25.72389°N 80.36889°W (25.723829, -80.368891). It is bordered to the north by Westchester, to the east by Olympia Heights, to the south by Sunset, and to the west by Kendale Lakes.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), of which 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 8.14%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 22,517 | — | |
| 1970 | 12,811 | −43.1% | |
| 1980 | 11,478 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 11,522 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 12,005 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 11,838 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 11,373 | −3.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,483 | 1,132 | 12.53% | 9.95% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 28 | 34 | 0.24% | 0.30% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 1 | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Asian (NH) | 115 | 103 | 0.97% | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Some other race (NH) | 9 | 17 | 0.08% | 0.15% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 23 | 60 | 0.19% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10,177 | 10,025 | 85.97% | 88.15% |
| Total | 11,838 | 11,373 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,373 people, 3,197 households, and 2,451 families residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 11,838 people, 3,344 households, and 2,850 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools in Westwood Lakes.
Elementary schools
- Royal Palm Elementary School
- Tropical Elementary School
Middle School
- Riviera Middle School
K-8 School
- Cypress K-8 Center.
Private School
St. Timothy Parish School of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
See also
In Spanish: Westwood Lakes para niños
