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Ernest Hemingway, Harry Truman and Jimmy Buffett.
An unlikely trio under most circumstances. Everyone seems to
enjoy the relaxed pace, the storybook architecture, the often
carnival-like street life and the end-of-the-world feel. The
natural surroundings are just as delightful: Hibiscus,
bougainvillea and other greenery give the island a tropical feel
and smell. walk around Old Town and soak up the mix of flavors,
including hints of Cuba and Old Florida.
Population (year 2000): 25,478. Estimated
population in July 2005: 23,935 (-6.1% change)
Males: 14,017 (55.0%), Females: 11,461 (45.0%)
Monroe County
Zip codes:
33040.
Median resident age: 38.9 years
Median household income: $43,021 (year 2000)
Median house value: $265,800 (year 2000)
Races in Key West:
- White Non-Hispanic (71.4%)
- Hispanic (16.5%)
- Black (9.3%)
- Two or more races (2.2%)
- Other race (1.9%)
- American Indian (0.8%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics
could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: English (12.4%), German (12.2%),
Irish (11.3%), Italian (6.8%), United States (6.0%), French
(3.6%).
Elevation: 8 feet
Land area: 5.9 square miles
For population 25 years and over in Key West
- High school or higher: 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
- Unemployed: 3.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 12.6 minutes
For population 15
years and over in Key West city
- Never married: 33.8%
- Now married: 43.3%
- Separated: 2.3%
- Widowed: 5.4%
- Divorced: 15.2%
15.8% Foreign born (8.8% Latin America, 4.9%
Europe).
Population change in the 1990s: +307 (+1.2%).
Hospital/medical center in Key West:
- LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER (5900 JUNIOR
COLLEGE ROAD)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Key West:
- FISHERMENS HOSPITAL (about 54 miles; MARATHON, FL)
- MARINERS HOSPITAL (about 92 miles; TAVERNIER, FL)
- WILLOUGH AT NAPLES,THE (about 104 miles; NAPLES, FL)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Key
West:
- KEY WEST INTL (about 3 miles; KEY WEST, FL; ID: EYW)
- THE FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON (about 52 miles; MARATHON,
FL; ID: MTH)
- NAPLES MUNI (about 110 miles; NAPLES, FL; ID: APF)
Other public-use airports nearest to Key West:
- EVERGLADES AIRPARK (about 92 miles; EVERGLADES, FL;
ID: X01)
- MARCO ISLAND (about 99 miles; MARCO ISLAND, FL; ID:
MKY)
- HOMESTEAD GENERAL AVIATION (about 107 miles;
HOMESTEAD, FL; ID: X51)
Amtrak station:
KEY WEST (KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) - Bus Station.
Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public
payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid
long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for
taxi service.
College/University in Key West:
- FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time
enrollment: 696; Location: 5901 W COLLEGE RD; Public;
Website: www.firn.edu/fkcc/)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to
Key West:
- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (about 115 miles; CORAL GABLES,
FL; Full-time enrollment: 13,050)
- FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles;
MIAMI, FL; FT enrollment: 22,716)
- EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 138 miles; FT MYERS,
FL; FT enrollment: 5,032)
- FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY (about 138 miles; FT
MYERS, FL; FT enrollment: 2,466)
- MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 139 miles;
MIAMI, FL; FT enrollment: 25,323)
- BARRY UNIVERSITY (about 144 miles; MIAMI, FL; FT
enrollment: 5,780)
- NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (about 150 miles; FT
LAUDERDALE, FL; FT enrollment: 12,554)
Public high school in Key West:
- KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,380;
Location: 2100 FLAGLER AVENUE; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high school in Key West:
- CHAMINADE MADONNA COLLEGE PREP (Students:
868; Location: 500 CHAMINADE DRIVE; Grades: 9 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Key West:
- HORACE O'BRYANT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 838;
Location: 1105 LEON STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
- GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students:
589; Location: 5855 W COLLEGE ROAD; Grades: PK - 05)
- POINCIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 549;
Location: 1212 GLYNN ARCHER JR DRIV; Grades: KG - 05)
- GLYNN ARCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students:
385; Location: 1302 WHITE STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
- SIGSBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 302;
Location: SIGSBEE PARK/FELTON ROAD; Grades: PK - 05)
- MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 65;
Location: 1221 VARELA STREET; Grades: 01 - 05)
- PACE-LOWER KEYS (Students: 25; Location: 3130
FLAGLER AVENUE; Grades: 06 - 12)
- COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE (Location:
P.O. BOX 1788; Grades: N - N )
Private primary/middle schools in Key West:
- MARY IMMACULATE STAR OF THE SE (Students:
217; Location: 700 TRUMAN AVENUE; Grades: PK - 8)
- MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF (Students: 81;
Location: 1221 VARELA STREET; Grades: PK - KG)
Library in Key West:
- MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
(Operating income: $2,198,053; Location: 700 FLEMING
STREET; 168,156 books; 8,018 audio materials; 5,933
video materials; 460 serial subscriptions)
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