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Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Coordinates:25°53′15″N80°8′9″W/ 25.88750°N 80.13583°W/25.88750; -80.13583
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Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
Town
Town of Bay Harbor Islands
Location in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location in Miami-Dade County, Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing the Town's boundaries
U.S. Census Bureau map showing the Town's boundaries
Coordinates:25°53′15″N80°8′9″W/ 25.88750°N 80.13583°W/25.88750; -80.13583
CountryUnited States of America
StateFlorida
CountyMiami-Dade
IncorporatedApril 28, 1947
Government
• TypeCouncil-Manager
•MayorJoshua D. Fuller
•Vice MayorIsaac Salver
•Council MembersStephanie Bruder,
Molly Diallo,
Teri D'Amico,
Eric Rappaport, and
Robert H. Yaffe
•Interim Town ManagerJenice Rosado
•Town ClerkYvonne P. Hamilton
Area
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• Total0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
• Land0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2)
• Water0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
(2020)[2]
• Total5,922
• Density14,954.55/sq mi (5,768.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5(Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)UTC-4(EDT)
ZIP code
33154
Area code(s)305,786,645
FIPS code12-03975[3]
GNISfeature ID0278201[4]
Websitewww.bayharborislands-fl.gov

Bay Harbor Islandsis a town inMiami-Dade County, Florida,United States. The city is part of theMiami metropolitan areaofSouth Florida.It is separated from the mainland byBiscayne Bay.The population was 5,922 at the2020 US census.[2]

History

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Bay Harbor Islands was founded byShepard Broadon April 28, 1947.

Geography

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Bay Harbor Islands is located at25°53′15″N80°8′9″W/ 25.88750°N 80.13583°W/25.88750; -80.13583(25.887522, –80.135739).[5]It sits near the north end of Biscayne Bay and consists of two islands, originally known as Broadview and Bay Harbor, now referred to as, respectively, the West and East Islands. The West Island features single family homes, while the East Island contains the business district, the Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K–8 Center, and multi-family housing. To the west, across Biscayne Bay, is the city ofNorth Miami,connected via the Shepard Broad Causeway. To the east, across Indian Creek, lie the village ofBal Harbourand the town ofSurfside.To the south across Indian Creek Lake, with no direct road access from Bay Harbor Islands, lies the village ofIndian Creek.

Bay Harbor Islands is approximately 15 miles (24 km) (30 minutes driving distance) northeast ofMiami International Airport,and 14 miles (23 km) (35 minutes) north ofPortMiami.

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), including 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) (5.94%) of water.[1]

Surrounding areas

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East Island architecture

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At one time, Bay Harbor Islands East Island featured one of the largest concentrated collections of mid-centuryMiami Modern architecture.Now, one will find many of these buildings intermixed with contemporary residences and boutique waterfront condominiums.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950296—
19603,249997.6%
19704,61942.2%
19804,8695.4%
19904,703−3.4%
20005,1469.4%
20105,6289.4%
20205,9225.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census

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Bay Harbor Islands racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[7]
Race Number Percentage
White(NH) 2,748 46.40%
Black or African American(NH) 111 1.87%
Native AmericanorAlaska Native(NH) 0 0.00%
Asian(NH) 67 1.13%
Pacific IslanderorNative Hawaiian(NH) 0 0.00%
Some other race(NH) 53 0.89%
Two or more races/Multiracial(NH) 206 3.48%
Hispanic or Latino 2,737 46.22%
Total 5,922

As of the2020 United States census,there were 5,922 people, 2,139 households, and 1,555 families residing in the town.[8]

2010 census

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Bay Harbor Islands Demographics
2010 Census Bay Harbor Islands Miami-Dade County Florida
Total population 5,628 2,496,435 18,801,310
Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 +9.4% +10.8% +17.6%
Population density 14,221.7/sq mi 1,315.5/sq mi 350.6/sq mi
White or Caucasian(includingWhite Hispanic) 91.5% 73.8% 75.0%
(Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) 49.1% 15.4% 57.9%
Black or African-American 2.5% 18.9% 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 46.3% 65.0% 22.5%
Asian 1.2% 1.5% 2.4%
Native AmericanorNative Alaskan 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Pacific IslanderorNative Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.3% 2.4% 2.5%
Some Other Race 2.3% 3.2% 3.6%

As of the2010 United States census,there were 5,628 people, 2,494 households, and 1,418 families residing in the town.[9]

2000 census

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In 2000, 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.6% weremarried couplesliving together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.4% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.71.

In 2000, the town's population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the Town was $38,514, and the median income for a family was $43,939. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $31,044 for females. Theper capita incomefor the Town was $29,261. About 8.0% of families and 13.1% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers ofEnglishas afirst languageconstituted 52.05% of the population, whileSpanishaccounted for 43.90%,Portuguese1.65%,Hebrew1.30%, andFrench1.10%.[10]

Education

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Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K–8 Center in Bay Harbor Islands serves as the local elementary andK–8 school.Residents who want to have a conventional middle school may instead choose the zoned middle school,[11]Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School.[12]Miami Beach Senior High Schoolis the senior high school serving this area.[13]

Notable people

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See also:Category:People from Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
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In the TV seriesDexterthe title characterDexter Morgan's apartment is in Miami, but a real condo in Bay Harbor Islands was used for the exterior shooting location. In thesecond season ofDexter,the discovery of Dexter's victims' remains inspires the press to dub the serial killer the "Bay Harbor Butcher".[20]

Parts of the video for the song "La Tortura"by Colombian recording artist,Shakira,featuring Spanish recording artistAlejandro Sanz,was recorded at the historic Coral Sea Towers building in Bay Harbor Islands.

References

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  1. ^ab"2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedDecember 28,2022.
  2. ^ab"P1. Race – Bay Harbor Islands town, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)".U.S. Census Bureau.RetrievedDecember 28,2022.
  3. ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  4. ^"US Board on Geographic Names".United States Geological Survey.October 25, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  5. ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".United States Census Bureau.February 12, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
  6. ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
  7. ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedFebruary 8,2022.
  8. ^"S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Bay Harbor Islands town, Florida".United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^"S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Bay Harbor Islands town, Florida".United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^"MLA's Data Center Results of Bay Harbor Islands, FL".Modern Language Association.Archived fromthe originalon October 12, 2007.RetrievedOctober 28,2007.
  11. ^"Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center Boundaries Legal Description".Miami-Dade County Public Schools.RetrievedJune 28,2021.
  12. ^"Miami Beach Nautilus MS Boundaries Legal Description".Miami-Dade County Public Schools.RetrievedJune 28,2021.
  13. ^"Miami Beach SHS Boundaries Legal Description".Miami-Dade County Public Schools.RetrievedJune 28,2021.
  14. ^"Gen, George Kenney, M'arthur Aide, Dies",The New York Times,August 11, 1977. Accessed August 28, 2022. "Gen. George Churchill Kenney, who served as Gen. Douglas MacArthur's air commander in the Pacific in World War II, died yesterday of an apparent heart attack. He was 88 years old and lived at Bay Harbor Islands, a community near here."
  15. ^"Louis Slobodkin, Sculptor, Is Dead at 72".The New York Times.May 9, 1975.ISSN0362-4331.RetrievedMay 12,2023.
  16. ^Sebastian Spreng,Artnet.Accessed August 28, 2022. "Moved to Florida in 1987, he lives and works in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida"
  17. ^"Walter Stone,HoneymoonersWriter, 79 ",The New York Times,October 25, 1999. Accessed August 28, 2022. "Walter Stone, the chief writer for the originalHoneymoonerstelevision series starring Jackie Gleason, died on Wednesday in Miami Beach. He was 79 and lived on Bay Harbor Islands, Fla. "
  18. ^UMass Journalism Presents Third Annual Symposium,University of Massachusetts Amherst.Accessed June 20, 2022. "Lesley Visser is the most highly acclaimed female sportscaster of all time.... She and her husband, Bob Kanuth, a former captain of Harvard basketball, live in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida."
  19. ^Garcia-Roberts, Gus."Garrett Wittels: Keeping the Streak Alive",Miami New Times,November 25, 2010. Accessed June 20, 2022. "The Bay Harbor Islands native, who went to Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High, was a borderline player as a freshman in 2009, when he batted.246."
  20. ^"The location: Dexter's Apartment".SEEING STARS.RetrievedFebruary 4,2022.
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