Sweetwater is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,226 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 13,992 [1]. Miami-Dade County (formerly known as Dade County) is a county located in the southeastern part of the state of Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

Geography

Sweetwater is located at 25°45′58″N, 80°22′25″W (25.765977, -80.373624)^GR1. Image File history File links FLMap-doton-Sweetwater. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

History

Developed by the Miami-Pittsburgh Land Co in the 1920s.

The city of Sweetwater was founded in 1941. The town founders were primarily Russian Circus midgets. Many of the original homes were miniature scale houses built to accommodate the midgets. The city was named after the pure water of the Everglades, which some residents described as being sweet. For most of its existence, Sweetwater was a sleepy town with farms, horse stables, and small grocery stores. The 1970's; however, saw a rapid change in the character of Sweetwater. The campus of Florida International University was built just south of town. The Florida Turnpike and State Road 836 expressways created easy access from Sweetwater to the rest of the county. The desire of residents of Dade County (now called Miami-Dade county) to move away from the dense urban sprawl helped add to the rapid growth of Sweetwater. For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... Florida International University (FIU) is a major state-run university located in Miami, Florida, well-known for its business, hospitality management, creative writing, architecture, and engineering programs. ... Floridas Turnpike is a toll road that runs 312 miles (497 km) down the Florida peninsula through 11 counties, from US 1 in Florida City to Interstate 75 at Wildwood. ... Florida State Road 836, locally known as the Dolphin Expressway, is a 13-mile-long six-line divided tollway currently extending from US 1 (SR 5) and SR A1A) in Miami westward past Miami International Airport to the Homestead Extension of Floridas Turnpike (SR 821) in Sweetwater, Florida, USA... A typical expressway in Santa Clara County. ...

Demographics

Sweetwater is a city in Miami-Dade County, in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area.

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 14,226 people, 4,267 households, and 3,550 families residing in the city. The population density was 6,698.4/km² (17,439.7/mi²). There were 4,353 housing units at an average density of 2,049.6/km² (5,336.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.15% White, 0.89% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 7.17% from other races, and 4.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 93.16% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 4,267 households out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.33 and the average family size was 3.55. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,333, and the median income for a family was $30,823. Males had a median income of $22,378 versus $17,020 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,098. About 16.4% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 21.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

In 2000, 16.63% of Sweetwater residents identified as being of Nicaraguan heritage. This was the highest percentage of Nicaraguan Americans of any place in the country. As a result, Sweetwater is locally known as "Little Managua" after Managua, the Nicaraguan capital. Coordinates: Country Nicaragua Department Managua Municipality Managua Founded 1819 Seat of the Government 1852 Capital of the Nation 1857  - Mayor Dionisio Marenco Area    - City 544 km²  - Urban 173. ...

Education

Sweetwater is within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. ...

Sweetwater Elementary School(1,050 students in 2006) serves residents for grades K-5, It is within the city limits. Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School(1,087 students in 2006)is also very close and serves many residents for K-5.

Ruben Dario Middle School(1,305 students in 2006) serves residents for grades 6-8. Paul W. Bell Middle School(1,710 students in 2006) also serves the area for grades 6-8.

Miami Coral Park High School (4,421 students in 2006), serves Sweetwater for grades 9-12. G. Holmes Braddock High School (4,662 students in 2006) also serves Sweetwater for grades 9-12. G. Holmes Braddock High School is a secondary school located at 3601 SW 147th Avenue in Miami, Florida. ...

The main campus of Florida International University is located just south of the city limit. Florida International University (FIU) is a major state-run university located in Miami, Florida, well-known for its business, hospitality management, creative writing, architecture, and engineering programs. ...

13% of Sweetwater residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

Other Facts

• Sweetwater was the filming location for the 1969 movie, "Midnight Cowboy." ^[1]

• In March 1996, Sweetwater made national news as 69 animals were found dead on 2 properties in the city. Miami police and the local zoologist blamed a large dog, while many residents blamed the killings on Chupacabra, a blood-sucking beast first spotted in Puerto Rico in 1994. ^[2]

• There are 24 hour diners in Sweetwater. You can eat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Rey's Pizza (Cuban Style Pizza) or LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA (Cuban coffee & food) just to name a few.

• Dolphin Mall[2] is located only a couple blocks from Sweetwater. Miami International Mall is also only a few blocks from Sweetwater.

• Sweetwater has their own Police department and Fire department located within city limits.

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References

1. ^ http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=8948
2. ^ http://www.cnn.com/US/fringe/9603/03-28/index.html CNN. March 28, 1996. Monster accused of killing farm animals in Florida.

Miami-Dade County, Florida
Topics	Government	Mayor
County seat	Miami
Incorporated places	Aventura | Bal Harbour | Bay Harbor Islands | Biscayne Park | Coral Gables | Cutler Bay | Doral | El Portal | Florida City | Golden Beach | Hialeah | Hialeah Gardens | Homestead | Indian Creek | Islandia | Key Biscayne | Miami | Miami Beach | Miami Gardens | Miami Lakes | Miami Shores | Miami Springs | North Bay Village | North Miami | North Miami Beach | Opa-locka | Palmetto Bay | Pinecrest | South Miami | Sunny Isles Beach | Surfside | Sweetwater | Virginia Gardens | West Miami
Unincorporated Census-designated places	Brownsville | Coral Terrace | Country Club | Country Walk | Fairlawn | Fountainbleau | Gladeview | Glenvar Heights | Golden Glades | Goulds | Homestead Base | Ives Estates | Kendale Lakes | Kendall | Kendall West (a census-defined area west of the Florida Turnpike) | Lakes by the Bay | Leisure City | Naranja | Ojus | Olympia Heights | Palm Springs North | Palmetto Estates | Pinewood | Princeton | Richmond Heights | Richmond West | South Miami Heights | Sunset | Tamiami | The Crossings | The Hammocks | Three Lakes | University Park | West Kendall (a neighborhood in Kendall) | West Little River | West Perrine | Westchester | Westview | Westwood Lakes
City districts and neighborhoods (and recently annexed census-designated areas)	Allapattah (in Miami) | Andover (in Miami Gardens) | Coconut Grove (in Miami) | Bunche Park (in Miami Gardens) | Carol City (in Miami Gardens) | Cutler (in Palmetto Bay) | East Perrine (in Palmetto Bay) | Fisher Island (in Miami Beach) | Lake Lucerne (in Miami Gardens) | Liberty City (in Miami) | Little Haiti (in Miami) | Norland (in Miami Gardens) | Opa-locka North (in Miami Gardens) | Scott Lake (in Miami Gardens)
Adjacent Counties	Broward | Monroe | Collier

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External links

• City of Sweetwater official website
• Florida International University official website

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