Westchester, Florida

Westchester, Florida
Census-designated place
Sign marking entrance to Westchester on Bird Road, just west of the Palmetto Expressway
Map of Westchester CDP after merging with University Park CDP in 2020
Coordinates: 25°44′49″N80°20′13″W / 25.74694°N 80.33694°W / 25.74694; -80.33694
Country	United States of America
State	Florida
County	Miami-Dade
Established	1860
Area [1]
• Total	8.11 sq mi (20.99 km2)
• Land	7.95 sq mi (20.60 km2)
• Water	0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
Elevation	8 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	56,384
• Density	7,089.65/sq mi (2,737.34/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	33144, 33155, 33165, 33174, 33175 (all Miami)
Area code(s)	305, 786, 645
FIPS code	12-76075 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2403012

Westchester is a census-designated place (CDP) and neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Prior to the 2020 U.S. Census, the neighboring University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP, effectively doubling its geography and population. ^[4] Per the 2020 census, the population was 56,384. ^[2]

Geography

Westchester is located 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Miami at 25°44′49″N80°20′13″W / 25.746978°N 80.336873°W / 25.746978; -80.336873 , ^[5] with an elevation of 8 feet (2.4 m). ^[6] It is bordered to the north by Sweetwater and Fontainebleau, to the east by Coral Terrace, to the south by Olympia Heights and Westwood Lakes, and to the west by Tamiami. The former University Park CDP occupies the west half of the current Westchester CDP. Florida International University is in the northwest portion of the CDP.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Westchester CDP has a total area of 8.11 square miles (21.0 km²), of which 0.15 square miles (0.39 km²), or 1.89%, are water. ^[1]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1980	29,272		—
1990	29,883		2.1%
2000	30,271		1.3%
2010	29,862		−1.4%
2020	56,384		88.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 2010 [8] 2020 [9] In 2020, University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP.

2020 census

Westchester CDP, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2010 [8]	Pop 2020 [9]	% 2010	% 2020
White (NH)	2,404	4,005	8.05%	7.10%
Black or African American (NH)	73	1,264	0.24%	2.24%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	9	15	0.03%	0.03%
Asian (NH)	114	724	0.38%	1.28%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)	0	9	0.00%	0.02%
Some other race (NH)	6	154	0.02%	0.27%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	45	337	0.15%	0.60%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	27,211	49,876	91.12%	88.46%
Total	29,862	56,384	100.00%	100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 56,384 people, 16,688 households, and 12,581 families residing in the CDP. ^[10]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,862 people, 9,468 households, and 7,255 families residing in the CDP. ^[11]

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 30,271 people, 9,764 households, and 7,947 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,539.9 inhabitants per square mile (2,911.2/km²). There were 9,938 housing units at an average density of 2,475.4 per square mile (955.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.78% White (13.7% were Non-Hispanic White), ^[12] 0.61% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 2.81% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 85.31% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 9,764 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.33.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $40,762, and the median income for a family was $44,863. Males had a median income of $29,629 versus $24,235 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,264. About 8.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 88.81% of residents, while English was the mother tongue of 10.78% of the population. ^[13]

Government and infrastructure

The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue operates Station 3 Tropical Park in Westchester. ^[14]

The National Weather Service Miami Office is on subleased area on the FIU campus. ^[15]

Education

The community of Westchester is home to eight public schools administered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, four Catholic private elementary and secondary schools, one private Roman Catholic college, and one public university.

Public schools

High schools

• Miami Coral Park High School ^[16]
• Southwest Miami Senior High School (Olympia Heights, serves southern portions of Westchester) ^[17]

K-8 schools

• Everglades K-8 Center ^[18]

Middle schools

• Rockway Middle School
• West Miami Middle School (outside of the CDP but serving a section of the CDP ^[19] )

Elementary schools

• Banyan Elementary School
• Coral Park Elementary School ^[20]
• Emerson Elementary School ^[21]
• Carlos Finlay Elementary School, on the FIU campus ^[22]
• Rockway Elementary School ^[23]
• Olympia Heights Elementary School (in University Park CDP, serves a southwest section of Westchester CDP) ^[24]

Private schools

St. Brendan High School

Roman Catholic private schools are operated by and/or are affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

• Christopher Columbus High School - Catholic private school ^[16]
• St. Brendan High School - Catholic private school ^{[16] [25]}
• St. Agatha Catholic School ^{[26] [27]} (Catholic private school; in University Park CDP)
• St. Brendan Elementary School ^[28] (Catholic private school)
• King's Christian
• Gladeview Christian
• Florida Christian School - Olympia Heights

Universities and colleges

• Florida International University (formerly in the University Park CDP)
• St. John Vianney College Seminary - Catholic private college ^[16]

Public libraries

Miami-Dade Public Library operates the Westchester Regional Library. ^[29]

Miscellaneous education

The Miami Hoshuko, a supplementary weekend Japanese school, holds its classes at the Iglesia Bautista de Coral Park ("Coral Park Baptist Church") in Westchester. ^{[16] [30]} The school offices are located in Doral. ^{[30] [31]} The school was established in 1984. ^[32]

See also

• Florida portal

• List of census-designated places in Florida

References

1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
2. "P1. Race – Westchester CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 15, 2022.
   Compare the following:
   • "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Westchester CDP, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved 2022-09-28.
   • "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Westchester CDP, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
   • "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: University Park CDP, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "Westchester, FL: U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Topographic Map Series". ACME Mapper. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
7. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
8. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Westchester CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
9. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Westchester CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
10. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Westchester CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
11. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Westchester CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
12. "Demographics of Westchester, FL". MuniNetGuide.com. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
13. "MLA Data Center Results of Westchester, FL". Modern Language Association . Retrieved 2007-11-12.
14. "Stations & Units." Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Retrieved on September 16, 2012.
15. "NWS Miami South-Florida Office Page". National Weather Service . Retrieved 2023-10-28. Miami - South Florida 11691 SW 17th Street Miami, FL 33165 - See FIU map "41 HURRICANE CENTER"
16. "2010 Block Census Map Westchester, Florida" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on April 30, 2014.
17. "Dadeschools.net - SOUTHWEST MIAMI SHS Legal Boundaries Description".
18. "EK8 Home". evergladesk8.dadeschools.net.
19. "Dadeschools.net - WEST MIAMI MS Legal Boundaries Description".
20. "Coral Park Elementary School - Home". coralparkelementary.dadeschools.net.
21. "Emerson Elementary School". emerson.dadeschools.net.
22. "Modesto A. Maidique Campus" (PDF). Florida International University . Retrieved 2023-10-28. 26 CARLOS FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
23. "Rockway Elementary - Home of the Falcons". rockwayelementary.dadeschools.net.
24. "Dadeschools.net - OLYMPIA HEIGHTS ES Legal Boundaries Description".
25. Home page. St. Brendan High School. Retrieved on January 3, 2015. "2950 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33165"
26. "St. Agatha Catholic School". stagathaonline.org.
27. "Home". St. Agatha Catholic School. Retrieved 2020-05-06. 1111 SW 107th Ave Miami, FL 33174 - Compare to the CDP map
28. http://www.stbrendanmiami.org/Home.htm ^{[ dead link ]}
29. "Westchester Regional Library". Miami-Dade Public Library . Retrieved 2021-06-29. Address 9445 Coral Way Miami, FL 33165
30. "ホーム" ("Home"). Miami Hoshuko. Retrieved on April 30, 2014. "借用校・校舎 Iglesia Bautisita de Coral Park 8755 SW 16 Street Miami, FL. 33165" and "補習校事務所 Miami Hoshuko, INC. 3403 NW 82 Ave, Suite 340 Miami, FL. 33122"
31. "Map of the City of Doral Archived 2013-01-20 at archive.today ." (Archive) City of Doral. Retrieved on September 16, 2012.
32. Cassola, Jose (2005-03-27). "Students are helping to bridge cultures". The Miami Herald . Miami, Florida. p. 41. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.

Further reading

• "CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WESTCHESTER CDP" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau.
• "1990 COUNTY BLOCK MAP (RECREATED): DADE County" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. - Westchester is on pages 71 and 86

External links

• History and Development of the Westchester community - Florida International University