Biscayne Park, Florida

Miami -Dade County

12-06600

Biscayne Park is a municipality in Miami -Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida with 3,055 inhabitants ( 2010).

Geography

Biscayne Park is located approximately 3 km north of Miami. Adjacent communities include North Miami and Miami Shores.

Climate

The climate is mild and warm, with a light steady wind from the lake. Statistically, it rains in the summer months to an average of 45 % of the days, even if only temporarily. The highest temperatures are from May to October, with up to 33 ° C. The coldest months from December to February with an average of only 12 ° C. Snowfall is almost unknown in the region.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the then 3,055 inhabitants distributed to 1,324 households. The population density was 1797.1 inh. / Km ². 72.4 % of the population were white, 17.6 % African American, 0.2% Native American and 3.3% Asian Americans. 2.9% were members of other ethnic groups and 3.6% in different ethnic groups. 35.2 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, children under the age of 18 and 21.7 % of all households lived in 34.0 % of all households with persons at least 65 years. 63.3 % of households were family households (consisting of married couples with or without offspring or a parent with offspring ). The average size of a household was 2.54 persons and the average family size is 3.11 people.

23.5% of the population were younger than 20 years, 25.5% were 20-39 years old, 34.3% were 40-59 years old and 16.6 % were at least 60 years old. The median age was 40 years. 48.7 % of the population were male and 51.3 % female.

The average annual income was $ 61,845, while 9.6 % of the population lived below the poverty line.

In 2000, English was the mother tongue of 59.59 % of the population spoke Spanish 29.26 % and 11.15% had a different mother tongue.

Economy

A significant industry, there is not. The main employment sectors are: education, health and social services: ( 23.9%), trade / retail ( 12.1%), future technologies, management, administration ( 11.3%).

Traffic

Biscayne Park is crossed by the Florida State Road 915. The nearest airports are Opa- locka Executive Airport the (national, 10 km away) and Miami International Airport ( 20 km).

Further education institutions

More Related educational institutions within a radius of 50 miles:

• Barry University in Miami, about 2 km away, about 5,750 students
• Miami -Dade Community College in Miami, about 14 km away, approximately 25,300 students
• Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, about 20 km away, about 2,500 students
• Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, about 22 miles away in Fort Lauderdale, approximately 2,500 students
• Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, about 25 km away, approximately 12,700 students
• Keiser College in Fort Lauderdale, about 25 km away, approximately 2,800 students
• University of Miami in Coral Gables, about 50 km away, approximately 13,000 students

Crime

The crime rate in 2010 was 240 points ( U.S. average: 266 points ) within the average range. There were four injuries, 63 burglaries, 36 thefts and five car thefts.