Indian Creek, Florida

Indian Creek is a village and man-made barrier island[1] in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has 41 residential home sites and the Indian Creek Country Club. The village is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The concentration of highly affluent people on the island has earned it the nickname Billionaire Bunker.[1] The population was 84 at the 2020 census.[3]

Indian Creek, Florida
Village
Village of Indian Creek
1930s postcard of Indian Creek, looking toward 41st Street Bridge
1930s postcard of Indian Creek, looking toward 41st Street Bridge
Nickname: 
Billionaire Bunker[1]
Motto: 
"Protect. Serve."
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries
U.S. Census Bureau map showing village boundaries
Coordinates: 25°52′45″N 80°7′52″W
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Miami-Dade
IncorporatedMay 17, 1939
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorBernard Klepach
 • Vice MayorJavier Holtz
 • Council MembersRobert Diener,
Irma Braman, and
Irwin E. Tauber
 • Village ManagerGuillermo Olmedillo
 • Village ClerkRoseann Prado
Area
[2]
 • Total0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2)
 • Land0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total84
 • Density196.26/sq mi (75.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33154
Area code(s)305, 786, 645
FIPS code12-33425[4]
Websiteindiancreekvillagefl.gov

Geography

Indian Creek is located in northeastern Miami-Dade County at 25°52′45″N 80°7′52″W (25.879156, –80.131130).[5] It occupies an island bordered by Biscayne Bay to the west, Indian Creek to the south and east, and Indian Creek Lake to the north. Neighboring communities are Bay Harbor Islands to the north, Surfside to the east, Miami Beach to the south, and North Miami to the west, across Biscayne Bay. Automobile access is via a bridge from Surfside.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.2 km2). 0.43 square miles (1.1 km2) of it are land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (8.55%) are water.[2]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
195046—
19606234.8%
19708232.3%
198010325.6%
199044−57.3%
200033−25.0%
201086160.6%
202084−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census
Indian Creek racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[7]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 46 54.76%
Black or African American (NH) 0 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian (NH) 5 5.95%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 2 2.38%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 9 10.71%
Hispanic or Latino 22 26.19%
Total 84 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 84 people, 12 households, and 10 families residing in the village.[8]

2010 census
Indian Creek Demographics
2010 CensusIndian CreekMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Total population862,496,43518,801,310
Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010+160.6%+10.8%+17.6%
Population density200.6/sq mi1,315.5/sq mi350.6/sq mi
White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic)98.8%73.8%75.0%
(Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian)70.9%15.4%57.8%
Black or African-American0%18.9%16.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)27.9%65.0%22.5%
Asian1.2%1.5%2.4%
Native American or Native Alaskan0.0%0.2%0.4%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian0.0%0.0%0.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial)0.0%2.4%2.5%
Some Other Race0.0%3.2%3.6%

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 86 people, 24 households, and 19 families residing in the village.[9]

As of 2013, English was the mother tongue for 40.00% of the population, while other Indo-European languages were spoken by 32.70% of all residents. Speakers of Spanish accounted for 27.30%, while the combined total of those who spoke an Asian language or Pacific Islander language made up 0.00%. The rest of the people who spoke any other languages in Indian Creek were at 0.00%. In total, 60.00% of the populace spoke something other than English as their first language.[10]

2000 census

In 2000, 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 28.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.33.

In 2000, the village population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $61,250, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $46,875 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $137,382. There were 21.4% of families and 29.4% of the population living below the poverty line.

Politics

In the 2016 presidential election, Indian Creek went to Donald Trump with 20 votes (56%) while Hillary Clinton received 16 votes (44%).[11] In the 2020 presidential election, Indian Creek tallied 42 votes (79%) for Donald Trump and 11 votes (21%) for Joe Biden.[12]

Photos

Education

Residents are assigned to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K–8 Center in Bay Harbor Islands serves as the local elementary and K–8 school. Residents who want to have a conventional middle school may instead choose the zoned middle school,[13] Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School.[14] Miami Beach Senior High School is the senior high school serving Surfside.[15]

Notable people

Other notable residents both past and present have included:

References
  1. "Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buys home in Miami's 'Billionaire Bunker.' Tom Brady will be his neighbor". Associated Press. Miami, Florida. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  3. "P1. Race – Indian Creek village, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  8. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Indian Creek, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Indian Creek, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. "SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Indian Creek, FL". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  11. Bloch, Matthew; Buchanan, Larry; Katz, Josh (July 25, 2018). "An Extremely Detailed Map of the 2016 Election". The New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  12. Park, Alice; Smart, Charlie; Taylor, Rumsey; Watkins, Miles (March 20, 2021). "An Extremely Detailed Map of the 2020 Election". The New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  13. "Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
  14. "Miami Beach Nautilus MS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
  15. "Miami Beach SHS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
  16. Morgan Brennan (September 10, 2012). "Inside Indian Creek Island, Miami's Billionaire Bunker". Forbes. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
  17. Kirkpatrick, Emily. "Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Are Reportedly Already Unwelcome at Their Billionaire's Bunker Country Club". Vanity Fair. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  18. Belson, Ken. "Don Shula, N.F.L. Coach Who Won, and Won, and Won, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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