Scott Lake, Florida

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Scott Lake, Florida
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of Scott Lake, Florida


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = flag|United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = flag|Florida
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = noflag|Miami-Dade
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area_total_km2 = 8.7
area_land_km2 = 8.5
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area_total_sq_mi = 3.3
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 14401
population_density_km2 = 1690.5
population_density_sq_mi = 4378.3

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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latd = 25 |latm = 56 |lats = 8 |latNS = N
longd = 80 |longm = 13 |longs = 55 |longEW = W

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Scott Lake was a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,401 at the 2000 census.

In 2003 this CDP was incorporated into the city of Miami Gardens.

Geography

Scott Lake is located at coor dms|25|56|8|N|80|13|55|W|city (25.935521, -80.231993)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²). 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.79%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 14,401 people, 4,033 households, and 3,440 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,690.0/km² (4,378.3/mi²). There were 4,159 housing units at an average density of 488.1/km² (1,264.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 4.65% White (2% were Non-Hispanic White,) [cite web |url=http://www.muninetguide.com/states/florida/municipality/Scott_Lake.php |title=Demographics of Scott Lake, FL |publisher=MuniNetGuide.com |accessdate=2007-12-15] 91.20% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.48% of the population.

There were 4,033 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 29.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.57 and the average family size was 3.79.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,668, and the median income for a family was $47,586. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $27,572 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,740. About 12.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, before being annexed to Miami Gardens, English as a first language accounted for 85.76% of all residents, while 6.81% spoke Spanish, French Creole comprised of 5.83%, French was at 0.93%, and Patois as a mother tongue made up 0.64% of the population. [cite web |url=http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=12&county_id=&mode=place&zip=&place_id=64587&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r |title=MLA Data Center Results for Scott Lake, Florida |publisher=Modern Language Association |accessdate=2007-12-15]

References

External links

* [http://www.miamigardens-fl.gov City of Miami Gardens] official site