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Country Club is a suburban area in northwest Miami-Dade County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. The place gets its name from the Country Club of Miami, which opened in 1961 in an area that was mostly empty and not yet built up.
By the time of the 2020 census, the population had grown to 49,967 people. This was a big increase from the 3,408 people living there in 1990, showing how much the area has developed over the years. Today, Country Club is a lively community within the busy Miami area.
Geography
Country Club is a place in northwest Miami-Dade County, Florida, about 21 miles from downtown Miami. It is close to the town of Miami Lakes to the south, Palm Springs North to the west, and the city of Miramar to the north.
The area covers around 4.5 square miles, with a small part being water. A major road called the Palmetto Expressway runs along its southern edge, connecting to other roads nearby.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Country Club had a population of 49,967 people. The median age was 38.1 years, with 21.3% of residents being under the age of 18 and 12.8% being 65 years or older. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males in the same age group.
In 2000, the population was 36,310 people. The racial makeup included 63.54% White, 22.01% African American, 2.21% Asian, and other groups making up the rest. The median income for a household was $56,272, and about 10.9% of families were below the poverty line.
Racial and ethnic composition
2020 census
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 47,105 people living in Country Club.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 36,310 people, 12,917 households, and 9,338 families residing in the area. The population density was 8,420.5 inhabitants per square mile (3,251.2/km2). There were 13,782 housing units at an average density of 3,196.1 per square mile (1,234.0/km2).
In 2000, Spanish was the first language for 64.02% of residents, while English was spoken by 30.74%. Other languages included French Creole at 2.20%, French at 0.92%, and Brazilian Portuguese at 0.53%.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 3,783 | 2,910 | 8.03% | 5.82% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 4,946 | 2,880 | 10.50% | 5.76% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 19 | 20 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Asian (NH) | 868 | 656 | 1.84% | 1.31% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 93 | 222 | 0.20% | 0.44% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 261 | 419 | 0.55% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37,133 | 42,860 | 78.83% | 85.78% |
| Total | 47,105 | 49,967 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,778 | 23.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,380 | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 144 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 704 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 8,710 | 17.4% |
| Two or more races | 25,248 | 50.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 42,860 | 85.8% |
Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools serves Country Club. Some schools that serve the area include American Senior High School, Country Club Middle School, and Joella C. Good Elementary School. In 2009, some parts of Country Club were changed to be served by Barbara Goleman High School in Miami Lakes. Dade Christian School, which serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, is also located in Country Club.
Parks and recreation
Country Club, Florida has several places to play and relax. These include Country Village Park, Country Club Villas Park, Willis D. Harding Park, and the North Pointe Community Center. These spots offer fun activities for families and friends to enjoy together.
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