The Hammocks, Florida
The Hammocks is a planned community and census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 59,480 at the 2020 census,[2] up from 51,003 in 2010.
The Hammocks
Little Colombia | |
|---|---|
 Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida | |
 U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries | |
| Coordinates: 25°40′14″N 80°26′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Census-designated place | 8.10 sq mi (20.98 km2) |
| • Land | 7.89 sq mi (20.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Metro | 6,137 sq mi (15,890 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population | |
| • Census-designated place | 59,480 |
| • Density | 7,540.57/sq mi (2,911.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 33186, 33196 (Miami) |
| FIPS code | 12-71569[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853293[4] |
Geography
The Hammocks is located at 25°40′14″N 80°26′10″W (25.670601, -80.436006);[5] or about 6 miles (10 km) west of Kendall and 18 miles (29 km) southwest of downtown Miami.
The CDP and planned community encompass the area west of SW 137th Avenue, south of SW 88th Street, east of SW 177 Ave, and north of SW 120th St. It is bordered to the east by The Crossings and to the north by Kendall West and Kendale Lakes.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (21 km2), of which 7.9 square miles (20 km2) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 2.64%, are water.[1]
Government and infrastructure
The Miami-Dade Police Department operates the Hammocks District Station in The Hammocks.[6][7]
Education
Public education in The Hammocks is serviced by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.
Elementary schools
- Claude Pepper Elementary School
- Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
- Oliver Hoover Elementary School
- Christina M. Eve Elementary School
Middle school
- Hammocks Middle School
High school
Private school
- Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School
- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School[8][9] - Established in 1997.[8]
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 5,846 | 9.83% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,036 | 3.42% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 41 | 0.07% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,718 | 2.89% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 343 | 0.58% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 1,001 | 1.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48,487 | 81.52% |
| Total | 59,480 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 59,480 people, 19,617 households, and 16,685 families residing in the CDP.
2010 census
| The Hammocks Demographics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Census | The Hammocks | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
| Total population | 51,003 | 2,496,435 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | +7.6% | +10.8% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 6,470.3/sq mi | 1,315.5/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 85.0% | 73.8% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 14.0% | 15.4% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 6.1% | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 76.9% | 65.0% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
As of 2010, there were 17,565 households, with 6.7% being vacant. As of 2000, there were 15,203 households, out of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.47.
2000 census
In 2000, the CDP population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $50,909, and the median income for a family was $54,444. Males had a median income of $35,159 versus $30,178 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,962. About 7.0% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 71.34% of residents, while English made up 22.82%, French was at 1.21%, French Creole at 0.94%, Portuguese 0.83%, and Arabic was 0.54% of the population. Tagalog made up 0.49% of the population.[11]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10,897 | — | |
| 2000 | 47,379 | 334.8% | |
| 2010 | 51,003 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 59,480 | 16.6% | |
| source:[12][13] | |||
References
- "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- "P1. Race – The Hammocks CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- "The Hammocks CDP, Florida." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 9, 2010.
- "Hammocks District Station." Miami-Dade Police Department. Retrieved on March 12, 2010.
- "Home". Our Lady of Lourdes Parish School. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
Address 14000 S.W. 112th Street Miami, FL 33186
- "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: The Hammocks CDP, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- "MLA Data Center Results of The Hammocks, FL". Modern Language Association. Retrieved November 11, 2007.
- "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
- Census area returned as Hammocks in 1990.
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