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Miami Lakes, Florida

Miami Lakes, officially the Town of Miami Lakes, is an incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States.
Population 30,467

Top Events in Miami Lakes History

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1962Architecture
== History == The development was constructed by Sengra (now the Graham Companies) beginning in 1962 on land formerly owned by Florida state senator Ernest "Cap" Graham.
2
2000Government
When it was incorporated in December 2000, the Town of Miami Lakes became the 31st municipality in Miami-Dade County.
3
2009History
As of 2009-2013, the median income for a household in the town was $63,754 and the median income for a family was $68,431.
4
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,361 people, 9,533 households, and 7,050 families residing in the town.
5
2011History
The memorial was inaugurated on Memorial Day of 2011.
6
2014History
The veterans memorial titled "V is for Veterans" was unveiled in front of Miami Lakes Town Hall on September 4, 2014.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 30,467 people, 10,393 households, and 7,814 families residing in the town.

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Historical Timeline

1962Architecture
== History == The development was constructed by Sengra (now the Graham Companies) beginning in 1962 on land formerly owned by Florida state senator Ernest "Cap" Graham.
2000Government
When it was incorporated in December 2000, the Town of Miami Lakes became the 31st municipality in Miami-Dade County.
2009History
As of 2009-2013, the median income for a household in the town was $63,754 and the median income for a family was $68,431.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,361 people, 9,533 households, and 7,050 families residing in the town.
2011History
The memorial was inaugurated on Memorial Day of 2011.
2014History
The veterans memorial titled "V is for Veterans" was unveiled in front of Miami Lakes Town Hall on September 4, 2014.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 30,467 people, 10,393 households, and 7,814 families residing in the town.

Did You Know?

1
Miami Lakes is located in the state of Florida.
2
Miami Lakes has a population of 30,467 residents.
3
The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida.

Famous People from Miami Lakes, Florida

GG
Gwen Graham
Lawyer, Politician · Born Jan 31, 1963 · Age 63

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