Indian Creek, Florida
Encyclopedia
Indian Creek is a wealthy village in Miami-Dade County
, Florida
, United States
. The population was 33 at the 2000 census and was the 8th highest-income place in the United States
.* As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 38.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1 km²). 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (6.67%) is water.
of 2000, there are 33 people, 14 households, and 11 families residing in the village. The population density is 77.9 inhabitants per square mile (30.3/km²). There are 38 housing units at an average density of 34.9 persons/km² (89.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.00% White (87.9% were Non-Hispanic White,) 3.00% African American
, 0.00% Native American
, 0.00% Asia
n, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 12.12% of the population are Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 14 households out of which 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 the village the 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.
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.
Indian Creek Village frequently makes real estate headlines with its record high sales. Crooner Julio Iglesias
's home made news as being one of the 10 Most Expensive Homes in the South according to Forbes Magazine in 2006 at $28 million http://www.forbes.com/realestate/2006/06/09/expensive-homes-south_cx_lr_0612home.html; a $15.5 million empty double lot sale in 2005 http://www.realestatejournal.com/columnists/private/20051219-private.html; and other noteworthy listings http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/Real_Estate/Homes/Indian-Creek.
The island is also home to the ultra-exclusive Indian Creek County Club. In addition to one of the oldest private club houses in South Florida, the club's golf course is widely considered to be greater Miami's finest golf course and occupies the entire interior of the island with a few waterfront holes.
, Spanish singer Julio Iglesias
, his son Enrique Iglesias
, pro golfer Raymond Floyd
, coaches Rick Pitino
and Don Shula
, US Senator George Smathers
, Sheik
Mohammed al-Fassi of Saudi Arabia
, television host Don Francisco
, billionaire investor Carl Icahn
, co-founder of Calvin Klein
Barry Schwartz
, billionaire developer Donny Soffer, banker and developer Jamie Gilinski, steel executive Leroy Schecter, wireless executive Rajendra Singh, radio magnate Raul Alarcon
,real estate billionaire Peter Breton, coal and oil executive Christopher F. Viegas, Fred Hesser CEO and founder of Hesser Group Global, Perry Ellis head George Feldenkreis, former Philadelphia Eagles
owner and billionaire art collector Norman Braman
, heiress and philanthropist Suzie Linden, and former cable company CEO Ken Bagwell.
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Note When Viewing Census Income Rank: It is important to consider Indian Creek's unique situation being one the smallest incorporated municipalities in the United States with 38 home sites and 32 actual homes when viewing the US Census Data drawing on 33 people, 14 households, and 11 families. This disparity can be explained because of the high percentage of seasonal residents not recording income on the island or in the data (such as famed billionaire investor Carl Icahn
). It would then be important to consider the US Census Income Data showing relatively high percentage of reporting residents living below the poverty line (29.4%). Then consider the island only has one street (Indian Creek Drive) with only 32 waterfront homes spread out over 38 waterfront lots, all with estimated values ranging from $7 to $30 million (current listings range from $15 to over $50 million on this brokerage site http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/Real_Estate/Homes/Indian-Creek).
Therefore it is unlikely that 30% of the population lives in poverty. The roughly 30% with incomes below the poverty line can most likely be explained as live-in help (such as gardeners, butlers, housekeepers, etc.) who are not land owners but enjoy additional non-recorded income such as room and board in one of the island's mansions. In addition, generally all of these low income residents live on the island full time and would be recorded in the census while their employers/homeowners are much less likely due to their seasonal nature in South Florida. In conclusion, if the data were gathered from the 32 actual home owners and did not include the disproportionately high percentage of year-round live-in low-wage help, then Indian Creek Village's average income would be significantly higher and the village would easily be the wealthiest incorporated municipality in the United States, in terms of per capita income.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
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, Florida
Florida
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, United States
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. The population was 33 at the 2000 census and was the 8th highest-income place in the United States
United States
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.* As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 38.
Geography
Indian Creek is located at 25°52′45"N 80°7′52"W (25.879156, -80.131130).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1 km²). 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (6.67%) is water.
Surrounding areas
Bay Harbor IslandsBay Harbor Islands, Florida
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- Biscayne BayBiscayne BayBiscayne Bay is a lagoon that is approximately 35 miles long and up to 8 miles wide located on the Atlantic coast of South Florida, United States. It is usually divided for purposes of discussion and analysis into three parts: North Bay, Central Bay, and South Bay. Its area is...
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 33 people, 14 households, and 11 families residing in the village. The population density is 77.9 inhabitants per square mile (30.3/km²). There are 38 housing units at an average density of 34.9 persons/km² (89.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.00% White (87.9% were Non-Hispanic White,) 3.00% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 0.00% Native American
Native Americans in the United States
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, 0.00% Asia
Asia
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n, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 12.12% of the population are Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
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of any race.
There were 14 households out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples
Marriage
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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 the village the 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.
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
Per capita income
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for the village was $137,382. There were 21.4% of families and 29.4% of the population living below the poverty line.
Claim of "America's Most Exclusive Community"
A unique characteristic of Indian Creek Island is the residents' apparent obsession with security. The village is unique among similar-sized communities in having its own State of Florida sworn police force including its own 24/7 armed boat patrol around the island. Not only does "the ICVPSD operate the only 24 hours (a) day, 7 days a week marine patrol unit and it is often the only waterborne police force available on Biscayne Bay" but also the sworn force of 14 officers compared with the 38 residents reported in the 2004 census figures might make Indian Creek Village the most protected and secure incorporated municipality in the United States. http://www.icv-fla.org/initiatives.htmlIndian Creek Village frequently makes real estate headlines with its record high sales. Crooner Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,...
's home made news as being one of the 10 Most Expensive Homes in the South according to Forbes Magazine in 2006 at $28 million http://www.forbes.com/realestate/2006/06/09/expensive-homes-south_cx_lr_0612home.html; a $15.5 million empty double lot sale in 2005 http://www.realestatejournal.com/columnists/private/20051219-private.html; and other noteworthy listings http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/Real_Estate/Homes/Indian-Creek.
The island is also home to the ultra-exclusive Indian Creek County Club. In addition to one of the oldest private club houses in South Florida, the club's golf course is widely considered to be greater Miami's finest golf course and occupies the entire interior of the island with a few waterfront holes.
Residents
Famous residents both past and present have included Victoria's Secret model Adriana LimaAdriana Lima
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model, best known as a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000, and as a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics from 2003 to 2009...
, Spanish singer Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,...
, his son Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
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, pro golfer Raymond Floyd
Raymond Floyd
Raymond Loran "Ray" Floyd is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour....
, coaches Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino is an American basketball coach. Since 2001, he has been the head coach at the University of Louisville. He has also served as head coach at Boston University, Providence College and the University of Kentucky, leading that program to the NCAA championship in 1996...
and Don Shula
Don Shula
Donald Francis "Don" Shula is a former American football cornerback and coach.He is best known as coach of the Miami Dolphins, the team he led to two Super Bowl victories, and to the National Football League's only perfect season. Shula was named 1993 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated....
, US Senator George Smathers
George Smathers
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, Sheik
Sheikh
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Mohammed al-Fassi of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
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, television host Don Francisco
Don Francisco (television host)
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld , better known by his stage name, Don Francisco, is a Chilean television personality, and a popular television personality on the Univision network reaching Spanish-speaking viewers in the United States...
, billionaire investor Carl Icahn
Carl Icahn
Carl Celian Icahn is an American business magnate and investor.-Biography:Icahn was raised in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, where he attended Far Rockaway High School. His father was a cantor, his mother was a schoolteacher...
, co-founder of Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
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Barry Schwartz
Barry K. Schwartz
Barry K. Schwartz is an American businessman, Thoroughbred racehorse owner, and a former horse racing industry executive. The son of a grocer who was murdered when Barry was twenty-one-years old, Schwartz grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in The Bronx...
, billionaire developer Donny Soffer, banker and developer Jamie Gilinski, steel executive Leroy Schecter, wireless executive Rajendra Singh, radio magnate Raul Alarcon
Raúl Alarcón
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,real estate billionaire Peter Breton, coal and oil executive Christopher F. Viegas, Fred Hesser CEO and founder of Hesser Group Global, Perry Ellis head George Feldenkreis, former Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
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owner and billionaire art collector Norman Braman
Norman Braman
Norman Braman is a former American football team owner. He was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles. Norman and his brother-in-law, Ed Leibowitz, officially became the owners of the Eagles on April 29, 1985. Norman owned 65 percent of the team while Ed owned 35 percent until July 16, 1986 Norman...
, heiress and philanthropist Suzie Linden, and former cable company CEO Ken Bagwell.
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Note When Viewing Census Income Rank: It is important to consider Indian Creek's unique situation being one the smallest incorporated municipalities in the United States with 38 home sites and 32 actual homes when viewing the US Census Data drawing on 33 people, 14 households, and 11 families. This disparity can be explained because of the high percentage of seasonal residents not recording income on the island or in the data (such as famed billionaire investor Carl Icahn
Carl Icahn
Carl Celian Icahn is an American business magnate and investor.-Biography:Icahn was raised in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, where he attended Far Rockaway High School. His father was a cantor, his mother was a schoolteacher...
). It would then be important to consider the US Census Income Data showing relatively high percentage of reporting residents living below the poverty line (29.4%). Then consider the island only has one street (Indian Creek Drive) with only 32 waterfront homes spread out over 38 waterfront lots, all with estimated values ranging from $7 to $30 million (current listings range from $15 to over $50 million on this brokerage site http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/Real_Estate/Homes/Indian-Creek).
Therefore it is unlikely that 30% of the population lives in poverty. The roughly 30% with incomes below the poverty line can most likely be explained as live-in help (such as gardeners, butlers, housekeepers, etc.) who are not land owners but enjoy additional non-recorded income such as room and board in one of the island's mansions. In addition, generally all of these low income residents live on the island full time and would be recorded in the census while their employers/homeowners are much less likely due to their seasonal nature in South Florida. In conclusion, if the data were gathered from the 32 actual home owners and did not include the disproportionately high percentage of year-round live-in low-wage help, then Indian Creek Village's average income would be significantly higher and the village would easily be the wealthiest incorporated municipality in the United States, in terms of per capita income.