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COUNTY DATA Miami-Dade County - Location and Size Miami-Dade County, which comprises the metropolitan area of Miami, is situated on the southeast tip of the state of Florida. It is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Monroe and Collier Counties, on the north by Broward County, and on the south by Monroe County (the Florida Keys). Miami-Dade County, the largest county in area and population in the state of Florida, covers an area of 2,054 square miles with an altitude ranging from sea level to 25 feet. Water covers 354 square miles of the County. Although the County is relatively large, approximately half of the total area is comprised of the Everglades, which is a natural area that will not be developed. Therefore, only the eastern section of Miami-Dade County encompasses the area which is currently developed or available for future development. Miami-Dade County's location, its southern latitude and proximity to the Gulf Stream provide for mild winters and pleasant summers. Population The state of Florida has increased rapidly in population from 9,740,000 in 1980 to 12,937,926 in 1990 and 15,982,378 in 2000. The 2004 population of Florida was estimated at 17,397,161, a 1.8% average annual increase. Miami-Dade County's population increased from 1,626,000 in 1980 to 1,937,094 in 1990, reflecting an average annual compounded growth rate of 1.77%, compared with 2.88% for the state of Florida. By 2000, Miami-Dade County's population increased to approximately 2,253,362 and in 2003 it is estimated at 2,342,739. The population is estimated to grow to 2,430,000 by the Year 2005. Miami-Dade County's population growth during the last four decades has been dramatic especially in relation to national trends. From 1950 to 1990 the United States population increased by 60% while the population of Miami-Dade County has almost quadrupled from 495,084 to 1,937,000. During this period, the state of Florida was elevated from the 20th most populous state to the 4th in 1990 and continues to be the fourth most populous state. The population growth rate in Miami-Dade County has shown greater fluctuations than the national rates. The Miami-Dade County rate of population change was 84.9% during the period 1940 to 1950; 88.9% from 1950 to 1960; 35.6% from 1960 to 1970 and 28.2% from 1970 to 1980. In the period from 1980 to 1990, the rate of population change was 16%. The average annual change from 1990 to 2000 was approximately 1.6%. QUINLIVAN APPRAISAL 9