were 89.7 males. In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $14,923, and the median income for a family was $18,777. Males had a median income of $23,622 versus $20,060 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,270. 43.3% of the population and 41.7% of families were below the poverty line. 57.1% of those under the age of 18 and 25.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. As of 2000, English was spoken as a first language by 65.64% of the population; Spanish speakers made up 28.33% of all residents, and French Creole was spoken by 6.03% of the populace. Based on 2010 data, the ancestries of only the Hispanic and Latino population from highest to lowest were as follows: Mexicans made up the 42.52%, Cubans were at 19.13%, Central Americans accounted for 13.37%, Puerto Ricans totaled 12.87%, and South Americans were 3.74% of all residents. Crime As of 2020, Florida City was rated as the #1 "most dangerous" city in the state of Florida. Within a population of 11,826, it had a violent crime rate of 2,908.8 per 100,000. The poverty rate of the city was listed at 14%. Government and infrastructure The Florida Department of Corrections operates the Dade Correctional Institution and the Homestead Correctional Institution in an unincorporated area near Florida City. The Dade CI was originally the Dade Correctional Institution Annex, and the Homestead CI was originally the Dade Correctional Institution; the two received their current names on July 1, 2003. The United States Postal Service operates the Florida City Post Office. Education Florida City is a part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Florida City is zoned to: Florida City Elementary School (Florida City) Homestead Middle School (Homestead) Homestead High School (Homestead) In addition Rise Academy-South Dade Charter School is in the area. Florida City also has the following Charter Schools: Lawrence Academy Charter Lincoln Marti International Campus Miami Community Charter Climate The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate) with long, hot summers and short, warm winters. Notable people James Burgess, American football player Rashad Smith, American football player Sean Taylor, American Football Player References External links Florida City Elementary School Cities in Miami-Dade County, Florida Populated places established in 1914 Cities in Florida Cities in Miami metropolitan area 1914 establishments in Florida