Glenvar Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) and neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 20,786 at the 2020 US census,[2] up from 16,898 in 2010 US census.[5]
Glenvar Heights, Florida | |
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 Sunset Drive westbound, just west of the Palmetto Expressway in Glenvar Heights, July 2008 | |
 Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida | |
 U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries | |
| Coordinates: 25°42′31″N 80°18′49″W / 25.70861°N 80.31361°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.28 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 20,786 |
| • Density | 5,097.11/sq mi (1,967.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 33143, 33155 (Miami) |
| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-26100[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283117[4] |
Geography
editGlenvar Heights is located 10 miles (16 km) southwest of downtown Miami at 25°42′31″N 80°18′49″W / 25.70861°N 80.31361°W (25.708579, -80.313477).[6] It is bordered to the north by Coral Terrace, to the east by South Miami, to the southeast by Pinecrest, to the south by Kendall, to the west by Sunset and Olympia Heights, and to the northwest by Westchester.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2), of which 4.1 square miles (11 km2) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 4.63%, are water.[1]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 13,216 | — | |
| 1990 | 14,823 | 12.2% | |
| 2000 | 16,243 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 16,898 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 20,786 | 23.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 4,558 | 4,177 | 26.97% | 20.10% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 425 | 466 | 2.52% | 2.24% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 18 | 0.05% | 0.09% |
| Asian (NH) | 454 | 955 | 2.69% | 4.59% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 4 | 1 | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 52 | 139 | 0.31% | 0.67% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 156 | 434 | 0.92% | 2.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11,241 | 14,596 | 66.52% | 70.22% |
| Total | 16,898 | 20,786 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 20,786 people, 7,837 households, and 4,275 families residing in the CDP.[10]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 16,898 people, 6,709 households, and 3,874 families residing in the CDP.[11]
2000 census
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 16,243 people, 7,243 households, and 3,947 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,858.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,489.8/km2). There were 7,591 housing units at an average density of 1,803.2 per square mile (696.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.71% White (37.9% were Non-Hispanic White),[12] 3.00% African American, 0.19% Native American, 2.91% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.42% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 55.46% of the population.
As of 2000, there were 7,243 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.95.
In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $40,209, and the median income for a family was $53,279. Males had a median income of $35,867 versus $30,510 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,473. About 7.7% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 60.96% of residents, while English made up 35.18%, French was at 1.01%, Arabic at 0.60%, and Portuguese consisted of 0.54% of the population.[13]
Transportation
editThe Miami Metrorail Dadeland North station straddles the border of Glenvar Heights and Kendall CDPs.[14][15][16]
The Don Shula Expressway Toll Road makes up the northeastern border of Glenvar Heights. Additionally, the Snapper Creek Expressway runs through Glenvar Heights in the south, intersecting with US Route 1 in the southeast corner of the CDP, and the Palmetto Expressway passes through the center of the neighborhood.
Education
editMiami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools.[17]
South Miami Middle School and South Miami K-8 Center are adjacent to, but not in, Glenvar Heights.
South Miami Senior High School is in Glenvar Heights.[18]
St. Thomas the Apostle School of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami is in Glenvar Heights.[17][19]
References
edit- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Glenvar Heights CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2001. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "P1. Race – Glenvar Heights CDP, Florida: 2010 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Glenvar Heights CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Glenvar Heights CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Glenvar Heights CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Glenvar Heights CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "Demographics of Glenvar Heights, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2007.
- ^ "MLA Data Center Results of Glenvar Heights, FL". Modern Language Association. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2007.
- ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Kendall CDP, FL" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on June 26, 2015. See detail in section 2 (Archive) - areas in pink are the Kendall CDP
- ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Glenvar Heights CDP, FL" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
- ^ "Metrorail Stations Archived January 11, 2019, at the Wayback Machine." Miami-Dade County. Retrieved on January 3, 2015. "Dadeland North[...]Station Address: 8300 South Dixie Highway"
- ^ a b "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Glenvar Heights CDP, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2020. - Compare this map against addresses of schools.
- ^ "Home". South Miami High School. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
6856 SW 53 St., Miami, FL 33155
- ^ "Home". St. Thomas the Apostle School. Archived from the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
7303 SW 64th Street | Miami, FL 33143
- Compare the address against the map.