Biscayne Park, Florida

Biscayne Park is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Biscayne Park was developed in the 1920s by Arthur Griffing and annexed into the city of Miami in 1925. With the arrival of the Great Depression, Miami gave up its jurisdiction, and Biscayne Park was incorporated as its own town in 1931. In 1933, the town decided to become a village, and changed its name to the Village of Biscayne Park. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,117.[2]

Biscayne Park, Florida
Village
Village of Biscayne Park
The historic Village Hall Log Cabin, which serves as Commission chambers for all meetings, as well as other Board meetings, and for special events.
The historic Village Hall Log Cabin, which serves as Commission chambers for all meetings, as well as other Board meetings, and for special events.
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries
U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries
Coordinates: 25°52′18.62″N 80°10′55.13″W
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Miami-Dade
Incorporated (town)December 31, 1931
Incorporated (village)June 16, 1933
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorVirginia O'Halpin
 • CommissionersMacDonald "Mac" Kennedy, Dan Samaria, Judi Hamelburg, Art Gonzalez
 • Village ManagerMario Diaz
 • Village ClerkRoseann Prado
Area
[1]
 • Total0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
 • Land0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  0%
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total3,117
 • Density5,027.42/sq mi (1,941.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
33161
Area codes305, 786
FIPS code12-06600[3]
GNIS feature ID0278854[4]
Websitewww.biscayneparkfl.gov

Geography

Biscayne Park is located 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown Miami at 25°52′55″N 80°10′51″W (25.881972, –80.180868).[5] It is bordered to the north by the city of North Miami and to the south by the village of Miami Shores. The Biscayne Canal forms the southwest border of the village, and the Florida East Coast Railway forms the southeast border.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 2.82%, are water.[1]

Surrounding areas

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940500—
19502,009301.8%
19602,91144.9%
19702,717−6.7%
19803,08813.7%
19903,068−0.6%
20003,2696.6%
20103,055−6.5%
20203,1172.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census
Biscayne Park racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[7]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,202 38.56%
Black or African American (NH) 334 10.72%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 5 0.16%
Asian (NH) 86 2.76%
Pacific Islander (NH) 1 0.03%
Some Other Race (NH) 19 0.61%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 122 3.91%
Hispanic or Latino 1,348 43.25%
Total 3,117

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,117 people, 1,075 households, and 645 families residing in the village.

2010 census
Biscayne Park Demographics
2010 CensusBiscayne ParkMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Total population3,0552,496,43518,801,310
Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010–6.5%+10.8%+17.6%
Population density4,843.1/sq mi1,315.5/sq mi350.6/sq mi
White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic)72.4%73.8%75.0%
(Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian)43.4%15.4%57.9%
Black or African-American17.6%18.9%16.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)35.2%65.0%22.5%
Asian3.3%1.5%2.4%
Native American or Native Alaskan0.2%0.2%0.4%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian0.1%0.0%0.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial)3.6%2.4%2.5%
Some Other Race2.8%3.2%3.6%

As of 2010, there were 1,324 households, out of which 9.3% were vacant. In 2000, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12. Estimated median household income in 2015: $82,888. Estimated per capita income in 2015: $32,505.

2000 census

In 2000, the village population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 women aged 18 and over, there were 89.8 men.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $48,313, and the median income for a family was $53,409. Men had a median income of $39,964 versus $33,125 for women. The per capita income for the village was $22,923. In 2000, speakers of English as a first language was at 59.60%, with Spanish at 29.27%, French Creole at 9.40%, and French at 1.74% of the population.[8]

Government

The village is governed by a mayor, vice mayor and three commissioners. It also has a village manager.[9]

The village has a twelve-man police department.[10]

References
  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. "P1. Race – Biscayne Park village, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  8. "MLA Data Center Results of Biscayne Park, FL". Modern Language Association. Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  9. "Mayor and Commissioners". Village of Bicayne Park. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  10. "Police Department". Village of Biscayne Park. Retrieved 28 July 2018.


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