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Key Biscayne, Florida

Key Biscayne is a village located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 10,507.

Key Biscayne is home to Miami Beach, and is actually attached at the north end to the mainland, therefore not considered part of the Keys by some Floridians. It is, however, part of the same geological formation, atop which sits coral rock islands, as well as partly-submerged mangrove islands.

Since 1985, a major professional tennis tournament for both men and women has been held annually in Key Biscayne.

Geography

Key Biscayne is located at 25°41'25" North, 80°9'54" West (25.690329, -80.165118)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.63% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 10,507 people, 4,259 households, and 2,900 families residing in the village. The population density is 3,169.4/km² (8,225.0/mi²). There are 6,378 housing units at an average density of 1,923.9/km² (4,992.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 95.46% White, 0.46% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 49.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,259 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% are married couples living together, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are non-families. 27.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 2.99.

In the village the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $86,599, and the median income for a family is $107,610. Males have a median income of $86,322 versus $46,765 for females. The per capita income for the village is $54,213. 8.3% of the population and 5.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.2% are under the age of 18 and 3.6% are 65 or older.

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