Medley, Florida facts for kids
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Medley, Florida
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| Town of Medley | |||
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| Motto(s):
"The perfect place for industrial development"
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing town boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Miami-Dade |
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| Settled | 1905 | ||
| Incorporated | May 1, 1949 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.98 sq mi (15.48 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.08 sq mi (13.17 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) 12.09% | ||
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,056 | ||
| • Density | 207.71/sq mi (80.20/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP Codes |
33178, 33166
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 | ||
| FIPS code | 12-43900 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0305065 | ||
Medley is a town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 US census, the population was at 1,056 residents.
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History
The community was named after its founder, Sylvester Medley. The Town of Medley was incorporated on May 1, 1949, but Sylvester settled the current town in 1905, and farmed there until his death in 1950. Located in the western part of the county, its primary tax base is industrial development, explaining its small population and high density. The town is home to a Rinker plant, one of its largest businesses. It is also home to the Titan America Pennsuco Cement Plant.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Medley is located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of downtown Miami at 25°51′30″N 80°20′21″W / 25.85833°N 80.33917°W (25.858307, –80.339141).
It is bordered to the north by Hialeah Gardens and to the east by Hialeah. Doral is to the south. The Miami Canal forms the border between Medley and the cities of Hialeah Gardens and Hialeah.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.0 square miles (16 km2). 5.1 square miles (13 km2) of it are land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) of it (14.95%) are water.
Surrounding areas
- Hialeah Gardens, Hialeah
- Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
Hialeah Gardens, Hialeah - Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
Hialeah Gardens, Hialeah - Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
Miami Springs - Doral
Climate
The Town of Medley has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 106 | — | |
| 1960 | 112 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 351 | 213.4% | |
| 1980 | 537 | 53.0% | |
| 1990 | 663 | 23.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,098 | 65.6% | |
| 2010 | 838 | −23.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,056 | 26.0% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 62 | 43 | 7.40% | 4.07% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.09% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.19% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 3 | 2 | 0.36% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 773 | 1,008 | 92.24% | 95.45% |
| Total | 838 | 1,056 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,056 people, 410 households, and 255 families residing in the town.
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 838 people, 287 households, and 227 families residing in the town.
Education
Medley is in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Residents are zoned to Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School.
See also
In Spanish: Medley (Florida) para niños
