Islandia, Florida
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| Islandia, Florida | |
| Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: | |
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| Country | Image:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| State | Image:Flag of Florida.svg Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| - Total | 66.4 sq mi (171.9 km²) |
| - Land | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| - Water | 59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 6 |
| - Density | 0.9/sq mi (0.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 12-34175GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0304638GR3 |
Islandia is a city located on Totten Key, south of Elliott Key in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6 [1], making it the smallest incorporated city in Florida.
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[edit] Geography
Islandia is located at 25°23'18" North, 80°14'10" West (25.388299, -80.236180)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 171.9 km² (66.4 mi²). 16.7 km² (6.4 mi²) of it is land and 155.2 km² (59.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 90.28% water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 6 people, 3 households, and 0 families residing in the city. The population density is 0.4/km² (0.9/mi²). There are 5 housing units at an average density of 0.3 persons/km² (0.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White. There are 3 households out of which 33.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 66.7% are non-families. 66.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 0.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 4.00.
In the city the population is spread out with 33.3% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 0.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 300.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $41,875, and the median income for a family is $80,488. Males have a median income of $41,875 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,000. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.
The confusing census results can be explained by the history of Islandia, especially as how it relates to Biscayne National Park. During the middle of the 20th Century, the coral reef islands east of Homestead were seen as potential high income development. Monroe County was so sure that this would be the next boom area that they offered all of mainland Monroe County in exchange for these islands. Dade County, as Miami-Dade County was known then, declined the offer. At the same time, many Florida environmentalists were lobbying to avoid what happened to other sensitive areas in South Florida happening to these sensitive coral reefs. The state legislator allowed the town to become incorporated, but did not allow any further development until the issue could be resolved. As the decades passed, the concept of Islandia being a resort town waned, and the laws to protect the reefs increased. Eventually Biscayne National Monument became Biscayne National Park and any hope of an Islandia boom disappeared. The town is still incorporated, although the "residents" are very secretive.
See also the article on Islandia[2] by the The Miami Herald.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls
- ^ http://www.miamiherald.com/728/
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Islandia, Florida is at coordinates Coordinates:
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