Virginia Gardens, Florida

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Virginia Gardens, Florida
Village of Virginia Gardens
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Miami-Dade County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Virginia Gardens Highlighted.svg
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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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 Flag of the United States.svg  United States of America
State Flag of Florida.svg  Florida
County Flag of Miami-Dade County, Florida.png 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
[1]
  Total0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
  Land0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total2,364
  Density8,040.82/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 ID0292782 [4]
Website www.virginiagardens-fl.gov

Virginia Gardens is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The village is a part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village had a population of 2,364 in 2020. [2]

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History

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 of Virginia, 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]

Geography

Virginia Gardens is located 9 miles (14 km) northwest of downtown Miami at 25°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 of Miami Springs and to the south by Miami International Airport.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), all land. [1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1950 235
1960 2,159818.7%
1970 2,52416.9%
1980 2,098−16.9%
1990 2,2125.4%
2000 2,3486.1%
2010 2,3751.1%
2020 2,364−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2020 census

Virginia Gardens racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic) [8]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (NH)28912.23%
Black or African American (NH)140.59%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)30.13%
Asian (NH)150.63%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)00.00%
Some other race (NH)130.55%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)220.93%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2,00884.94%
Total2,364100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,364 people, 770 households, and 568 families residing in the village. [9]

2010 census

Virginia Gardens Demographics
2010 Census Virginia GardensMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Total population2,3752,496,43518,801,310
Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010+1.1%+10.8%+17.6%
Population density8,062.3/sq mi1,315.5/sq mi350.6/sq mi
White or Caucasian (including White 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 or Native Alaskan 0.0%0.2%0.4%
Pacific Islander or Native 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 the 2010 United States census, there were 2,375 people, 808 households, and 554 families residing in the village. [10]

2000 census

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. The per capita income for the village was $21,139. About 9.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

In 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language made up 71.66%, and English as the main language accounted for 28.34% of the population. [11]

Education

Virginia Gardens is a part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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References

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  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Virginia Gardens village, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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  12. "Home". Blessed Trinity Catholic School. Retrieved May 6, 2020. 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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