Hialeah, Florida

About

Hialeah is a city located in the county of Miami-Dade in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 224,669 and a population density of 3,801 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 232,027 inhabitants.

The city was created 98 years ago in 1925.

Hialeah is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. With over 230,000 residents, it is the sixth largest city in Florida.

History and Origins

Hialeah was founded in the 1920s as a neighborhood of Miami. It underwent rapid growth and development, formally incorporating as a city in 1925.

Key historical facts:

• Founded in the 1920s as a Miami streetcar suburb
• Incorporated as its own city in 1925
• Experienced population boom after 1959 Cuban Revolution
• Became known as the “City of Progress” due to rapid development

Economy and Major Industries

Hialeah relies heavily on industrial manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Major companies and employers include:

• Medley Pharmaceuticals
• Miami-Dade Police Department
• Home Depot regional office
• Numerous textile and apparel factories

The city serves as a working-class suburb of Miami.

Attractions and Things to Do

Notable attractions include:

• Amelia Earhart Park for watersports and hiking
• Hialeah Park Race Track for thoroughbred racing
• Milander Center for arts performances
• Vintage Art Deco architecture in the historic downtown
• Popular Cuban restaurants and shops

Hialeah provides a unique mix of industry, racing, culture, and Cuban heritage.

Quick Facts about Hialeah

Western Union building in Hialeah Florida '9362912763' image

Geography

Hialeah is located at 25°51'27"N 80°16'41"W (25.8576000, -80.2781100).

Hialeah map

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People born in Hialeah, including baseball player Gio Gonzalez, football player from the USA Thaddeus Lewis, soccer player Neil Covone, .

List

• Alex Avila (Professional baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks) he was born in 29/01/1987
• Anthony Rosano (Movie film actor) he was born in 31/01/1977
• Eric Hosmer (American baseball player) he was born in 24/10/1989
• Jimmy Brown (American tennis player) he was born in 28/04/1965
• Luis Exposito (American baseball player) he was born in 20/01/1987
• Terry Borcheller (American racecar driver) he was born in 22/03/1966
• Bobby Estalella (American baseball player) he was born in 23/08/1974
• Chris Cavanaugh (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) he was born in 01/07/1962
• Corey Lemonier (American football player, defensive end) he was born in 19/11/1991
• David Norona (Cuban-American actor) he was born in 14/12/1972
• Greg Jackson (American football player and coach) he was born in 20/08/1966
• Gabriel Morales (actor, ballet dancer and singer) he was born in 22/06/1995
• John Grosskopf (American academic)
• Luchi Gonzalez (American soccer player) he was born in 14/07/1980
• Nick Esasky (American baseball player) he was born in 24/02/1960
• Oscar Muñoz (American baseball player) he was born in 25/09/1969
• Rene Garcia (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1974
• Richard Kastle (American pianist and composer) he was born in 15/12/1958