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Kendall West, Florida
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.75 sq mi (7.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 36,536 |
| • Density | 13,276.16/sq mi (5,126.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33185, 33193 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-36121 |
Kendall West is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, west of the Florida Turnpike. It is located in the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 36,536 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Kendall West is located 17 miles (27 km) west-southwest of downtown Miami at 25°42′20″N 80°26′26″W / 25.70556°N 80.44056°W (25.705499, -80.440526). It is bordered to the east by Kendale Lakes, to the south by The Hammocks, and to the west and north by farmland or undeveloped land.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the census area has a total area of 3.01 square miles (7.8 km2), of which 2.75 square miles (7.1 km2) are land and 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), or 8.57%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,038 | — | |
| 2000 | 38,034 | 529.9% | |
| 2010 | 36,154 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 36,536 | 1.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,982 | 2,224 | 8.25% | 6.09% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 626 | 463 | 1.73% | 1.27% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 12 | 11 | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Asian (NH) | 389 | 420 | 1.08% | 1.15% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 3 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Some other race (NH) | 48 | 124 | 0.13% | 0.34% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 183 | 331 | 0.51% | 0.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31,912 | 32,960 | 88.27% | 90.21% |
| Total | 36,154 | 36,536 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 36,536 people, 11,474 households, and 9,438 families residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 36,154 people, 11,036 households, and 8,840 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools.
- Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy
- Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center
- Dante B. Fascell Elementary School
Charter schools:
- Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
See also
In Spanish: Kendall West para niños
