Davie, Florida Explained

Davie
Settlement Type:Town
Named For:Robert Parsell Davie
Mapsize:250x200px
Image Map1:Davie city map plan Florida USA.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Map Caption1:Davie city map, Florida
Coordinates:26.0814°N -80.2803°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Broward
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1909
Established Title2:Incorporated (town)
Established Date2:November 16, 1925[1]
Established Title3:Formally Incorporated (town)
Established Date3:September 19, 1963
Government Type:Council-Manager
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Judy Paul (D)
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Leader Name1:Susan Starkey (R)
Leader Title2:Councilmembers
Leader Name2:
  • Caryl Hattan (D)
  • Michelle Whitman (R)
  • Marlon Luis (D)
Leader Title3:Town Administrator
Leader Name3:Richard J. Lemack
Leader Title4:Town Clerk
Leader Name4:Evelyn Roig
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:92.63
Area Land Km2:90.38
Area Water Km2:2.26
Area Water Percent:2.32
Elevation Ft:9
Population Total:105691
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Km2:1169.46
Population Density Sq Mi:3028.92
Population Metro:5564635
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP Codes
Postal Code:33312, 33314, 33317, 33324–33326, 33328–33331
Area Code:754, 954
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-16475[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0281316[4]
Area Total Sq Mi:35.77
Area Land Sq Mi:34.89
Area Water Sq Mi:0.87

Davie is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States, approximately north of Miami. The town's population was 110,320 at the 2020 census,[5] making it the largest town in Florida by population. Davie is a principal town of the Miami metropolitan area. Horseback riding is common, as many of its historic buildings include ranches and other Western establishments.

History

Prior to European colonization, the Tequesta were the indigenous people of what is now Davie. A few campsites and graves have been found in Davie, the oldest dating back 5,000 to 7,000 years in Pine Island Ridge.[6] After Spanish colonization, many of the Tequesta died and the remaining few either escaped to Havana with the Spanish when Florida became a British colony, or they assimilated into the newly arrived Seminoles in the late 18th century.[7]

Davie was previously known as “Zona”, but within a few years it was given the name “Davie” in gratitude for the school Robert Parsell Davie built and his other contributions.[8]

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Davie is located at 26.0814°N -80.2803°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.5km2, of which 90.4km2 is land and 2.2km2 (2.32%) is water.

Climate

Davie has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) with hot, humid summers and warm winters.

Demographics

Historical demographics2020[9] 2010[10] 2000[11] 1990[12] 1980[13]
White (non-Hispanic)41.7%56.8%72.2%84.5%93.6%
Hispanic or Latino39.5%29.1%18.8%10.0%4.4%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)8.2%7.3%4.2%3.7%1.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic)6.1%4.5%2.8%1.7%0.9%
Native American (non-Hispanic)0.2%0.2%0.2%0.2%
Some other race (non-Hispanic)0.8%0.4%0.3%0.1%
Two or more races (non-Hispanic)3.6%1.7%1.5%N/AN/A
Population105,69191,99275,72047,21720,877

2020 census

Davie, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2000[14] !Pop 2010[15] ![16] !% 2000!% 2010!
White (NH)54,67652,212style='background: #ffffe6; 44,03672.21%56.76%style='background: #ffffe6; 41.66%
Black or African American (NH)3,2076,671style='background: #ffffe6; 8,6734.24%7.25%style='background: #ffffe6; 8.21%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)144223style='background: #ffffe6; 1740.19%0.24%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.16%
Asian (NH)2,0874,135style='background: #ffffe6; 6,3382.76%4.49%style='background: #ffffe6; 6.00%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)2544style='background: #ffffe6; 650.03%0.05%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.06%
Some other race (NH)206344style='background: #ffffe6; 8590.27%0.37%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.81%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1,1051,554style='background: #ffffe6; 3,7771.46%1.69%style='background: #ffffe6; 3.57%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)14,27026,809style='background: #ffffe6; 41,76918.85%29.14%style='background: #ffffe6; 39.52%
Total75,72091,992style='background: #ffffe6; 105,691100.00100.00style='background: #ffffe6; 100.00

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 105,691 people, 35,644 households, and 24,596 families residing in the town.[17]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 91,922 people, 33,249 households, and 22,313 families residing in the town.[18]

2000 census

As of 2000, 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.13.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $47,014, and the median income for a family was $56,290. Males had a median income of $38,756 versus $30,016 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,271. About 6.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, those who spoke only English at home made up 75.47% of the population, while those who spoke Spanish made up 18.74%, and French speakers made up 1.13% of residents. A few other languages spoken were Italian at 0.73%, Chinese at 0.53%, Portuguese 0.51%, and Haitian Creole being the mother tongue of 0.38% of the population.[19]

Arts and culture

Points of interest include:

Education

Colleges and universities

Public schools

Broward County Public Schools operates public schools.[20]

Elementary schools

Middle schools

High schools

Public charter schools

Private schools

Catholic schools are under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami:

Other private schools

Media

Davie is a part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood media market, which in 2005 was the twelfth largest radio market[35] and the seventeenth largest television market[36] in the United States.

Notable people

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Broward-by-the-Numbers (pages 3-5) . www.broward.org . March 4, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010175608/http://www.broward.org/PlanningAndRedevelopment/DemographicsAndEconomics/Documents/bbtn38.pdf . October 10, 2015 .
  2. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 31, 2021.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  5. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Davie town, Florida. https://archive.today/20200212175048/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1216475. dead. February 12, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. October 23, 2013.
  6. Web site: Ridge Yields Evidence of Campsite in 5000 B.c..
  7. Tebeau, p. 45.
  8. Web site: December 23, 2022 . Signs of the past: Meet the remarkable R.P. Davie - Daily Independent . April 8, 2024 . The Daily Independent at YourValley.net . en.
  9. Web site: P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT ... - Census Bureau Table . P2 | HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . U.S. Census Bureau . March 19, 2023 .
  10. Web site: P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT ... - Census Bureau Table . P2 | HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . U.S. Census Bureau . March 19, 2023 .
  11. Web site: PL002: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT ... - Census Bureau Table . PL002 | HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE [73] . U.S. Census Bureau . March 19, 2023 .
  12. Web site: 1990 Census of Population General Population Characteristics Florida Section 1 of 2 . Florida: 1990, Part 1 . U.S. Census Bureau . March 19, 2023.
  13. Web site: General Population Characteristics FLORIDA 1980 Census of Population . 07553445v1chA-Cpt11sec1ch002.pdf . U.S. Census Bureau . March 20, 2023.
  14. Web site: P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Davie town, Florida . United States Census Bureau.
  15. Web site: P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Davie town, Florida . United States Census Bureau .
  16. Web site: P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Davie town, Florida. United States Census Bureau .
  17. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Davie town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  18. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Davie town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  19. Web site: MLA Data Center Results for Davie, FL . . September 24, 2007.
  20. Web site: Zoning Map. Davie, Florida. May 6, 2020. - Compare this map to attendance boundary maps and/or street addresses of particular schools.
  21. Web site: Davie Elementary School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  22. Web site: Flamingo Elementary School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  23. Web site: Fox Trail Elementary School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  24. Web site: Hawkes Bluff Elementary School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  25. Web site: SCHOOLS GET NEW PRINCIPALS; TRANSFERS OPEN OTHER JOBS. South Florida Sun Sentinel. August 13, 1994. May 10, 2020.
  26. Web site: Silver Ridge Elementary School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  27. Web site: Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  28. Web site: Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  29. Web site: Indian Ridge Middle School. Broward County Public Schools. May 8, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  30. Web site: Western High School. Broward County Public Schools. May 6, 2020. - Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  31. Web site: McFatter Technical High School. Broward County Public Schools. May 6, 2020. - The document does not show a boundary for this school.
  32. Web site: Nova High School. Broward County Public Schools. May 6, 2020. - The document does not show a boundary for this school.
  33. Web site: Championship Academy of Distinction - DAVIE CAMPUS. davie.championshipacademy.org.
  34. Web site: Contact. St. Bernadette School. May 6, 2020. Saint Bernadette Catholic School 7450 Stirling Rd. Hollywood, FL 33024. Despite the "Hollywood, FL" city name, it is in the Davie city limits. Compare with the Davie zoning map.
  35. Web site: Top 50 Radio Markets Ranked By Metro 12+ Population, Spring 2005 . Northwestern University Media Management Center . September 24, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070807070323/http://www.mediainfocenter.org/compare/top50/#radio . August 7, 2007 . dead .
  36. Web site: Top 50 TV markets ranked by households . Northwestern University Media Management Center . September 24, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070807070323/http://www.mediainfocenter.org/compare/top50/#tv . August 7, 2007 . dead .

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