Washington Park, Florida
Washington Park, Florida | |
|---|---|
 Location of Washington Park, Florida | |
| Coordinates: 26°7′50″N 80°10′45″W / 26.13056°N 80.17917°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,948 |
| • Density | 7,521.24/sq mi (2,902.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 33311[2] |
| Area code(s) | 754 and 954 |
| FIPS code | 12-75225[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853299[4] |
Washington Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Broward County, Florida, United States. Its population was 1,948 at the 2020 census. It is home to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.
Geography
[edit]Washington Park is located at 26°7′50″N 80°10′45″W / 26.13056°N 80.17917°W (26.130613, -80.179042).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 km2 (0.4 mi2), of which 1.0 km2 (0.4 mi2) is land and 0.1 km2 (0.04 mi2) (4.88%) is water.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 7,240 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,930 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,257 | −81.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,672 | 33.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,948 | 16.5% | |
| source:[6][7] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 47 | 2.41% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,737 | 89.17% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 0.10% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 10 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 27 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 121 | 6.21% |
| Total | 1,948 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,948 people, 793 households, and 474 families residing in the CDP.[9]
2010 census
[edit]| Washington Park Demographics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Census | Washington Park | Broward County | Florida |
| Total population | 1,672 | 1,748,066 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | +33.0% | +7.7% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 3,981.0/sq mi | 1,444.9/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 2.8% | 63.1% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 1.6% | 43.5% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 94.6% | 26.7% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1.8% | 25.1% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.6% |
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,672 people, 510 households, and 388 families residing in the CDP.[10]
2000 census
[edit]As of the census of 2000, there were 1,257 people, 410 households, and 298 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,213.3/km2 (3,162.1/mi2). There were 470 housing units at an average density of 453.7/km2 (1,182.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 0.08% White, 98.17% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.
In 2000, there were 410 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 31.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 3.52.
In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $23,516, and the median income for a family was $26,528. Males had a median income of $21,583 versus $18,581 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,359. About 24.9% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.5% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2000, English was the first language for 97.82% of all residents, while Spanish was the mother tongue for 2.17% of the population.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Washington Park FL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ Census area was lost to Boulevard Gardens, Franklin Park, Golden Heights, & Roosevelt Gardens.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Washington Park CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Washington Park CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "MLA Data Center Results for Washington Park, Florida". Modern Language Association. Retrieved November 18, 2007.
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