Virginia Gardens, Florida | |
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| Village of Virginia Gardens | |
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 Location inMiami-Dade County and the state ofFlorida | |
 U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries | |
| Coordinates:25°48′33.03″N80°17′48.11″W / 25.8091750°N 80.2966972°W /25.8091750; -80.2966972 | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Incorporated | July 10, 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Fred "Spencer" Deno IV |
| • Council President | Jorge Arce |
| • Councilmembers | Debra Conover Gabriel Fernandez Richard Block Elizabeth Taylor-Martinez |
| • Village Manager | Mayor Fred "Spencer" Deno IV |
| • Village Clerk | Maritza Fernandez-Guevara |
| 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 | |
• 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 |
| Area code(s) | 305,786,645 |
| FIPS code | 12-74575[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292782[4] |
| Website | www |
Virginia Gardens is a village inMiami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The village is a part of theMiami metropolitan area ofSouth Florida. According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the village had a population of 2,364 in 2020.[2]
In 1947,Miami Springs (of which it was then a part) passed an ordinance outlawing horses from the city limits. In response, about 50 citizens decided to break away and form their own village.[5]
The village is named for the state ofVirginia, original home of many of the wealthy transplants who made up the founding residents. At the time of incorporation, many of the residents owned large estates, some up to 5 acres (20,000 m2), suitable for horse ownership. Only a single 1-acre (4,000 m2) residential property remains within the village limits today; the bulk of residential property now consists of 0.2-acre (810 m2) lots typical of suburban developments.[5]
Virginia Gardens is located 9 miles (14 km) northwest ofdowntown Miami at25°48′33″N80°17′48″W / 25.80917°N 80.29667°W /25.80917; -80.29667 (25.809175, –80.296697).[6] It is bordered to the north and east by the city ofMiami Springs and to the south byMiami International Airport.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), all land.[1]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 289 | 12.23% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 14 | 0.59% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 15 | 0.63% |
| Pacific Islander orNative Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 13 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 22 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,008 | 84.94% |
| Total | 2,364 | 100.00% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 2,364 people, 770 households, and 568 families residing in the village.[9]
| 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 (includingWhite 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 orNative Alaskan | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander orNative 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% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 2,375 people, 808 households, and 554 families residing in the village.[10]
In 2000, 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.22.
In 2000, age distribution was 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.
In 2000, the median household income $40,197, and the median family income was $44,800. Males had a median income of $31,302 versus $26,274 for females. Theper capita income for the village was $21,139. About 9.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
In 2000, speakers ofSpanish as afirst language made up 71.66%, andEnglish as the main language accounted for 28.34% of the population.[11]
Virginia Gardens is a part ofMiami-Dade County Public Schools.
Address: 4020 Curtiss Parkway Virginia Gardens, FL 33166.- Comparison with the zoning map shows that it is physically in Virginia Gardens.
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