Islandia, Florida

Islandia, Florida

Islandia is a small place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is located in the upper Florida Keys on islands like Elliott Key and Totten Key. Islandia was special because it was the only place in the Florida Keys that was not in Monroe County.

In 2010, only 18 people lived there, and most of them worked for the National Park Service. In 2011, leaders decided that Islandia would no longer be its own city. By March 2012, Islandia closed down and is now part of Miami-Dade County.

History

Islandia, especially Elliott Key, was used by the Native American Tequesta people for fishing. Later, it was a safe place for people whose ships had sunk. In the mid-1800s, Bahamians tried to grow food, but it was hard because the ground was coral rock. By the early 1900s, Islandia had a school and over 100 people.

In 1960, some people wanted to make Islandia a city with big hotels and homes. But many others wanted the islands to be a national park. In 1968, the government bought most of the land, and it became part of Biscayne National Park. The plans for big buildings stopped. By 2012, Islandia was no longer a city and became part of Miami-Dade County again.

Geography

Islandia is a small place located at 25°23′18″N 80°14′10″W / 25.38833°N 80.23611°W / 25.38833; -80.23611. It covers a large area of 66.4 square miles (172 km²), but most of it is water—about 59.9 square miles (155 km²). Only 6.4 square miles (17 km²) is land.

Islandia is near important places like Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Key Largo. These areas surround the islands where Islandia is located.

Demographics

2010

In 2010, 18 people lived in Islandia, Florida, in just 3 households. These made up 3 families. There were about 2.7 people for every square mile. Three places were where people lived, with an average of 0.4 people per square mile.

Most people in Islandia were White, and many came from Salvadoran, Guatemalan, or Peruvian backgrounds. Children under 18 lived with their families. On average, each household had 6 people, and each family had about 5.

Ages ranged from young children to older adults, with the median age at 31.5 years. The average income for a household was $47,214, and no one lived below the poverty line.

2000

In 2000, six people lived in Islandia, Florida, in 3 households, making up one family. There were about 0.9 people for every square mile. Five places were where people lived.

Most people were White. Children under 18 lived with their families. On average, each household had 2 people, and the family had 4.

The average income for a household was $41,875, and the family income was $80,488. No one lived below the poverty line.