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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| Incorporated | May 1, 1949 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Town | 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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| • Town | 1,056 | |
| • Density | 207.71/sq mi (80.20/km2) | |
| • Metro | 5,422,200 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip Codes |
33166, 33178
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786 | |
| FIPS code | 12-43900 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0305065 | |
| Website | http://www.townofmedley.com | |
Medley is a town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The community was named after its founder, Sylvester Medley. The town was incorporated in 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. It is next to the city of Miami Springs and across the Miami River from Hialeah. The town is home to a Rinker plant, one of its largest businesses. It's also home to the Titan America Pennsuco Cement Plant.
Geography
Medley is located at 25°51′30″N 80°20′21″W / 25.85833°N 80.33917°W (25.858307, -80.339141).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2). 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (12.09%) is 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 - Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
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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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 43 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2 | 0.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,008 | 95.45% |
| Total | 1,056 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,056 people, 354 households, and 248 families residing in the town.
2010 census
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| 2010 Census | Medley | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
| Total population | 838 | 2,496,435 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | –23.7% | +10.8% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 177.2/sq mi | 1,315.5/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 93.1% | 73.8% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 7.4% | 15.4% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 1.0% | 18.9% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 92.2% | 65.0% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
As of 2010, there were 350 households, out of which 4.9% were vacant. In 2000, 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.
See also
In Spanish: Medley (Florida) para niños
