Coral Gables, FL — Church Planting

This area covers approximately 7 x 6 miles, southwest of downtown Miami. It includes the key cities of Coral Gables, West Miami, South Miami, Westchester, and Kendall.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 246,000 people. This area grew slightly during the 1990s, and minimal growth should continue. In 2000 the area was 70% Hispanic and 5% Black. In 1990, only 28% of the population was 25 or under.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, manufacturing, and finance.

In 1990 the median home price was about $124,000. There were about 50,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $581. The average home was built in 1961. There was an average of 2.62 people per household.

In 1990, 25% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there are probably 15 Southern Baptist churches in the area. There is a significant Jewish population in the Miami area.

For further information:

Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, check the Florida state data center website.

Map of Area | Map of Coral Gables

Total 2000 Population 246,124   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 172,321 70.00% Median housing value $124,380
Black 11,491 4.70% Housing units 49,645
Asian 2,778 1.10% Average home built in 1961
Speak English only 30%   Average monthly rent $581
      Average household size 2.62
Population Trends        
1970 207,517   1990 Census Education  
1980 231,428 11.50% Undergrad or grad degrees 25.50%
1990 238,144 2.90%    
2000 246,124 3.40% 1990 Census Age  
      Population 25 and under 28.20%
1990 Employment by Industry        
Retail trades 16.78%      
Manufacturing 9.94%      
Finance 9.77%      
Median household income $34,427      

Zip codes: 33126, 33133, 33134, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33155