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Oak Ridge, Florida

Oak Ridge is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 22,685 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Oak Ridge is located at 28.47472°N, -81.42083°W (28.474596, -81.420738).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.7 sqkm, of which 9.2 sqkm is land and 0.5 sqkm (4.87%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,349 people, 7,389 households, and 5,379 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,074.3/km$2$ (5,370.9/mi2). There were 7,791 housing units at an average density of 723.1/km$2$ (1,872.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 43.08% White, 28.44% African American, 0.41% Native American, 5.67% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 13.92% from other races, and 8.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.42% of the population.

There were 7,389 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,290, and the median income for a family was $31,422. Males had a median income of $21,991 versus $18,573 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,347. About 17.2% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Oakland, Florida

Oakland is a town in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,516 at the 2020 Census, representing a growth of 38.5% over the population of 2,538 recorded during the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Oakland is located at 28.55453°N, -81.63104°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.45 km2, of which 5.44 sqkm is land and 0.02 sqkm, or 0.34%, is water.

History
In 1860, a Post Office opened in Oakland, and closed in 1867. During the Civil War, the Post Office at Oakland was the only one operating within the present-day boundaries of Orange County, as Orlando's was closed from 1861 to 1866. Oakland Post Office reopened in 1877. During a time of great growth in the region during the 1880s, Oakland emerged as the center of commerce in west Orange County. It appeared that the village would become a town, incorporating in 1887. However, a fire in the business district and a subsequent period of freezes in rapid succession throughout the 1890s, along with the growth of nearby Winter Garden, seemed to ensure that Oakland would remain as little more than a sleepy village. In 1940, Oakland surpassed nearby Maitland in population, ranking at #6 in the county. In 1950, however, Oakland fell back to #7, with a population of 545, the majority of whom were Black.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,516 people, 857 households, and 719 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,538 people, 753 households, and 654 families residing in the town.

In 2010, the population density was 1,209.15 /mi2. There were 931 housing units and 753 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.32. Compared to the 2000 Census, Oakland has become more family dominant, with a decrease in both its share of senior citizen population and non-family households.

In 2010, in the town, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 19, 5.5% from 20 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

In 2010, the median income for a household in the town was $100,927, and the median income for a family was $102,396. Males had a median income of $65,781 versus $54,444 for females. The per capita income for the town was $39,802. About 6.1% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18. Oakland has seen an explosion of wealth compared to the American Community Survey numbers last released with the 2000 Census. Comparatively, the median income for households and families has more than doubled while the per capita income increased by nearly 75%. Meanwhile, poverty as a whole has stayed statistically the same.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 936 people, 341 households, and 257 families residing in the town. The population density was 574.2 /mi2. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 232.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 64.74% White, 31.30% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.53% of the population.

In 2000, there were 341 households out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.12.

In 2000, in the town the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $52,159, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $36,161 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,857. About 5.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Orange County Public Schools operates public schools in the county. Zoned schools include:
 * Tildenville Elementary School
 * Lakeview Middle School
 * West Orange High School

The town government operates the Oakland Avenue Charter School (OACS). it has 536 students.

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Ocoee, Florida

Ocoee is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2020 US Census, the city had a population of 47,295.

Founding and early history
In the mid-1850s, Dr. J.D. Starke, stricken with malaria, took a group of slaves, similarly stricken, to the north side of an open pine wooded lake that provided clear and clean water to avoid further malaria outbreaks. The camp built by the group provided a base of operations from which to commute during the day to work the fields near Lake Apopka and rest at night. As the camp grew into a village, it took the name Starke Lake, a name the lake upon which the group settled bears to this day. The city's population increased further after the American Civil War as Confederate soldiers and their families settled into the area, including Captain Bluford Sims and General William Temple Withers who wintered at the location. Captain Sims received a land grant for a 74-acre parcel to the west of Starke Lake in what is now the downtown portion of Ocoee on October 5, 1883. In 1886, Captain Sims, along with a group of original settlers, led an effort to have the town platted and changed the name to Ocoee, after a river he grew up near in Tennessee. Ocoee is a Cherokee Indian word anglicized from uwagahi, meaning "apricot vine place" and this inspired the choice of the city's flower.

Bluford Sims began groundbreaking work in budding wild orange trees while in Ocoee. His commercial citrus nursery was the first in the United States in Ocoee, supplying many other groves in Florida with their first trees as well as shipping young citrus trees to California. The construction of the Florida Midland Railroad in the 1880s spurred growth in the area and many more settlers moved in.

Ocoee massacre
On November 2, 1920, after July Perry and Mose Norman, two Black men, attempted to vote and encouraged other Black people to vote, the entire Black population of the town was attacked by a mob organized by the Ku Klux Klan. On the night of the massacre, white World War I veterans from throughout Orange County murdered dozens of African-American residents. At least 24 Black homes were burned, the institutions constituting the Black community were destroyed, and Perry was lynched. Before the massacre, Ocoee's Black population numbered approximately five hundred; after the massacre, however, the Black population was nearly eliminated. For more than 40 years, Ocoee remained an all-white sundown town. In 2018, the city commission issued a proclamation formally acknowledging the massacre and declaring that Ocoee is no longer a sundown town.

Incorporation and modern history
Ocoee was incorporated in 1922 (or 1923 ) and became a city in 1925.

Highway construction was the impetus for Ocoee's growth in the 20th century. State Road 50 (SR 50) was constructed south of downtown Ocoee in 1959 and provided a direct east-west connection between the City and a growing Orlando. The development of what would become Florida State Road 50 made the town more accessible to housing developers. Florida's Turnpike was opened just south of downtown Ocoee in 1964. In late 1990, Ocoee was connected to Orlando by a western extension of Florida State Road 408 (the East-West Expressway) which then joined the Florida's Turnpike south of SR 50. In 2000, the completion of Florida State Road 429 (the Western Expressway) linked Ocoee with Walt Disney World to the south.

Geography
The approximate coordinates for the City of Ocoee is located at 28.57405°N, -81.5306°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.6 km2, of which 38.1 km2 is land and 2.5 km2 (6.12%) is water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Ocoee has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 47,295 people, 14,428 households, and 11,474 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 35,579 people, 11,586 households, and 9,178 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 24,391 people, 8,072 households, and 6,554 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,843.1 PD/sqmi. There were 8,405 housing units at an average density of 635.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.47% White, 6.59% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.93% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 6.22% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.20% of the population.

In 2000, there were 8,072 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.28.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $53,225, and the median income for a family was $56,865. Males had a median income of $33,628 versus $26,519 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,896. About 4.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Ocoee was served by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The Ocoee station burned in a fire of undetermined origin on December 4, 1928. The Tavares and Gulf Railroad's terminus was in Ocoee. Its former station still stands and is the home of the Ocoee Lions Club.

Education
Residents are zoned to Orange County Public Schools.

High schools serving sections of Ocoee include Ocoee High School, West Orange High School. and Olympia High School.

Notable people

 * Brian Barber, former MLB player and amateur scouting director for the Philadelphia Phillies
 * Bart Bryant, professional golfer
 * Aubrey Perry, soccer player
 * Grant Riller, professional basketball player

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Orlo Vista, Florida

Orlo Vista is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Orange County, Florida, United States. While the spelling "Orlo Vista" is used by the U.S. Postal Service, the community is shown as Orlovista on federal maps. The population of the Orlovista census-designated place was 6,123 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The boundaries of the Orlovista CDP are West Colonial Drive (SF 50) on the north, Pine Hills Road on the east, Old Winter Garden Road (CR 526) and Carter Street at the Orlando city limits on the south, and Hiawassee Road on the west.

The name is a portmanteau of Orlando and "vista".

Geography
Orlo Vista is located at 28.54444°N, -81.46167°W (28.544329, -81.461767).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 sqkm, of which 4.7 sqkm is land and 0.1 sqkm (2.40%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,047 people, 2,077 households, and 1,362 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,209.7/km$2$ (3,133.1/mi2). There were 2,230 housing units at an average density of 446.1/km$2$ (1,155.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 58.91% White, 26.61% African American, 0.60% Native American, 3.54% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.50% from other races, and 3.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.78% of the population.

There were 2,077 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,795, and the median income for a family was $39,896. Males had a median income of $26,524 versus $20,512 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,584. About 12.0% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Paradise Heights, Florida

Paradise Heights is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,215 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Paradise Heights is located at 28.6225°N, -81.545°W (28.622426, -81.544987).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 km$2$ (0.5 mi2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,310 people, 457 households, and 301 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,076.2/km$2$ (2,778.2/mi2). There were 498 housing units at an average density of 409.1/km$2$ (1,056.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.53% White, 2.98% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.69% Pacific Islander, 12.98% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.82% of the population.

There were 457 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,038, and the median income for a family was $34,438. Males had a median income of $22,109 versus $17,200 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,115. About 9.1% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Pine Castle, Florida

Pine Castle is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Initially settled in 1870, the town's development has been shaped by that of Orlando, approximately 5 mi to the north. From just before 1882 the South Florida Railroad mainline, which became part of the Plant System in 1893 and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1902, provided regular rapid passenger and freight service. The town officially incorporated in 1925, but later reverted to unincorporated development. The population was 10,805 at the 2010 census. Passenger trains operated by successor Seaboard Coast Line A Line from 1967 then Amtrak after 1971 bypassed the local depot, with nearest stops in Orlando and Kissimmee. Passenger rail service returned with the opening of SunRail's Sand Lake Road station in 2014.

Geography
Pine Castle is located at 28.46833°N, -81.375°W (28.468432, -81.374992).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3 km$2$ (2.8 mi2), of which 6.8 km$2$ (2.6 mi2) is land and 0.5 km$2$ (0.2 mi2) (7.42%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,803 people, 3,130 households, and 2,228 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,297.3/km$2$ (3,364.5/mi2). There were 3,302 housing units at an average density of 486.6/km$2$ (1,262.0/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 68.78% White, 12.80% African American, 0.86% Native American, 2.58% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 10.24% from other races, and 4.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.60% of the population.

There were 3,130 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,448, and the median income for a family was $37,969. Males had a median income of $25,908 versus $22,019 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,767. About 13.3% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
The name "Pine Castle" has been associated with several industrial projects. In 1925, boat manufacturer Correct Craft founded its original factory in Pine Castle, before constructing a larger facility in 2006. In the mid-1940s, Bell Aircraft Corporation tested its X-1 supersonic rocket plane at Pinecastle Army Airfield, because of the area's then-remote location and 10000 ft runway. The airfield, located 2 mi southeast of Pine Castle, has since become Orlando International Airport.

Education
The Pine Castle Christian Academy won state championships in three high school sports.

Pine Castle Elementary School was established in 1877.

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Pine Hills, Florida

Pine Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated subdivision in Orange County, Florida, United States, west of Orlando. Per the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 66,111. It is a part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area (home to 2,134,311 people in 2010).

Pine Hills is home to several parks, five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. As a part of the Florida Coast To Coast Bicycle Trail, the Pine Hills Trail is also being developed running from Barnett Park through the middle of the community to Clarcona-Ocoee Road. As a result of residential demographic shifts, the area has been described as a minority majority community. In response to years of neglect and blight, several revitalization efforts are currently underway in the community bringing results.

History
The area that would become Pine Hills began in 1953 with the first subdivisions – Robinswood and Pine Ridge Estates – constructed along the newly completed Pine Hills Road north of Colonial Drive (SR 50). It was one of the first suburbs of Orlando and grew as a bedroom community for the workers of Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin). At the time, it was an upper-middle class suburb with a country club named "Silver Pines".

During the 1960s and into the 1970s, Pine Hills grew north from the original subdivisions around Pine Hills Rd and Colonial Drive to include new neighborhoods off of Silver Star Rd in the north around Powers Dr and to the east around Pine Hills and Indian Hill Roads. The community built its own fire department, a post office branch, and several schools. In the 1970s, the Orange County government seized Pine Hills' fire engine in an effort to consolidate county-wide fire services. Nevertheless, Pine Hills continued to grow and community leaders began an initiative to incorporate Pine Hills into a city. However, this initiative was eventually abandoned. Several Orange County Commissioners and Florida State House of Representatives and Senators have lived and worked in Pine Hills. During the 1980s, the City of Orlando began annexing sections of Pine Hills. Some areas annexed during this time include North Lane east of Pine Hills Road, Clarion Drive south of Clarcona-Ocoee Road, and areas of the Signal Hill subdivision. Residents rejected further annexation, fearing larger taxes and little representation from Orlando. Eventually, as Orlando's growth surrounded Pine Hills, many of the original families moved into newer neighborhoods in nearby Ocoee, Winter Garden and MetroWest.

Into the late 1980s and during the 1990s, Pine Hills fell into a state of decline. Silver Pines Country Club was closed, and apartment complexes were built on the property in the mid-1990s. The "Pine Hills Shopping Center" lost its long-time tenants and was eventually converted in the late 1990s into "Pine Hills Marketplace", a strip mall with discount stores. As newer neighborhoods developed offering more housing options, rental rates dropped and housing became more affordable for residents. Paired with the long-term effects of post-desegregation white flight, neglect from the Orange County government, particularly from the Orange County Board of Commissioners, has resulted in higher crime, and the perpetuation of the "'Crime Hills' narrative'" that the area is a less safe, or desirable place to live. As of 2013, Pine Hills' perception as a high-crime area has begun to shift in a positive direction, by virtue of community-wide initiatives and efforts led by residents. Many schools and churches offer after-school programs and to some extent, free daycare. The Orlando Police Department has collaborated with the Orange County Sheriff's Office to prevent crime by increasing patrols through the neighborhoods. The government of Orange County is also increasing code enforcement and issuing citations to property owners who neglect to maintain their home's appearance.

Recent developments in Pine Hills included the reconstruction of Maynard Evans High School's main campus on Silver Star Road; completed in 2012. Reconstruction with the latest technology was also completed at Meadowbrook Middle, Robinswood Middle, Pine Hills, Rolling Hills, and Mollie E. Ray Elementary Schools. Additional development includes Orlando's newest "Chinatown", located along west Colonial Drive across from the Pine Hills Marketplace. West Colonial Drive, one of the main highways in Pine Hills, was redesigned and construction completed in 2011, bringing better traffic management and improved landscaping to Pine Hills. Other traffic improvement initiatives in Pine Hills included repaving and redesigning the intersection of Pine Hills and Silver Star Roads. Future initiatives include the expansion of Pine Hills Road south to LB Mcleod Road. Lynx, the local transportation agency, is constructing a SuperStop transit connection for multiple bus routes to provide easy access for workers.

Neighborhood revitalization
The most recent effort to revitalize Pine Hills began with the creation of the "Pine Hills Safe Neighborhood Partnership". It is a group of neighborhood residents who collaborate with the Orange County Government and local law enforcement agencies in an effort to keep the area safe. The group is a 501c3 non-profit organization and has received grant funding from private and public resources. The grants fund a variety of projects designed to deter crime and enhance resident safety. Some initiatives include hiring off-duty law enforcement officers to make extra patrols, offering summer youth programs to keep youth engaged, and helping neighborhoods make infrastructure improvements to traffic patterns, community lighting, and more. Regular community meetings are held at the Pine Hills Community Center.

In 2004, the Pine Hills Community Council, Inc. commissioned the Pine Hills Land Analysis and Strategic Plan, which outlined a vision for revitalization and economic growth supported by residents. Since this study was released, the neighborhood has continued to focus on revitalization initiatives by holding community forums, establishing partnerships with private developers and public agencies. It also engages property owners and renters in protecting the area's quality of life. As a result of the community partnerships and focus on crime prevention, the sheriff's office has reported downward crime trends in this area. Additionally, in October 2009, Mayor Richard Crotty established the Pine Hills Business Redevelopment Task Force. This 13-member advisory committee was created to assist with the economic revitalization of the area.

Diversity
Pine Hills is one of the most ethnically diverse regions of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area and is a minority majority community. The populations of African-Americans and Hispanics are reported to be significantly above the state of Florida's average. The foreign-born population is also above the state average. There are large Caribbean populations of Haitians, Jamaicans, and Puerto Ricans. There is also a large Asian population of Vietnamese, Koreans, and Cambodians. This diversity is evident along Pine Hills Road where many immigration offices, Caribbean and Asian restaurants, and West Indian grocery stores abound.

Several flourishing neighborhoods exist where the median family income exceeds the area average. Subdivisions close to Pine Hills with expensive single-family homes are found in the nearby Rosemont neighborhood, which was the first planned development created within the City of Orlando. Expensive homes are also located off Balboa Drive near Good Homes Road in the Rose Hill subdivision and along north Powers Drive. A near-replica of Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion, constructed in 1981, is located off North Hiawassee Road in the Hyland Oaks subdivision.

In 2010, Evans High School became the first UCF-Certified Community Partnership School in the state of Florida, established through a collaboration between the Children's Home Society of Florida, Orange County Public Schools, and the University of Central Florida. Since Evans became a Community Partnership School, student test scores and other metrics have significantly increased, Ellis says. Especially notable: Evans’ graduation rate has improved from 64 percent in the 2010–2011 school year (when CPS efforts began) to 87 percent in the 2016–2017 school year. Prior to becoming a Community Partnership School, Evans was labeled a “dropout factory” by Johns Hopkins University.

Geography
Pine Hills is located at 28.575°N, -81.45722°W (28.574876, -81.457267).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 33.0 sqkm, of which 31.7 sqkm is land and 1.3 sqkm (3.87%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 66,111 people, 22,660 households, and 17,339 families residing in the CDP.

In 2018, the CDP population was spread out, with 51% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

In 2018, the median income for a household in the CDP was $37,158 and the median income for a family was $41,063. Males had a median income of $29,676 versus $27,435 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,137. About 12.5% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 60,076 people, 20,888 households, and 15,170 families residing in the CDP.

As of 2000, 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41% were married couples living together, 28.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.53.

Languages
As of 2000, English spoken as a first language accounted for 66.00% of all residents, while 26.99% spoke other languages as their mother tongue. The most significant were Spanish speakers who made up 12.45% of the population, while Haitian Creole came up as the third most spoken language, which made up 10.76%, French was at fourth, at 1.76%, and Vietnamese was spoken by 1.44% of the population.

Economy
The primary industry in Pine Hills is retail. West Colonial Drive is also known as "car row" with many car dealerships lining the street. The Central Florida Fairgrounds offers a fruit and vegetable market every Saturday as well as concerts and other events. The community's football teams play at its site. The Orange County Environmental Division is located in the area.

With its proximity to Interstate 4 and Highway 408, there are many small industrial businesses in this section of town. The industrial sector located along east Silver Star Road in Orlando's city limits includes a Frito-Lay and Coca-Cola manufacturing and distribution facilities. Many marble and flooring companies are located in this part of the county.

Due to its central location, Pine Hills is close to Orlando's business and tourism centers. Many residents commute to downtown Orlando, less than 5 mi east, to the northern suburb of Maitland, or to the International Drive, Universal Orlando Resort, and Walt Disney World Resort tourist districts. There is good public transportation through the local transit authority, Lynx. Also, the Greyhound bus station is conveniently close.

Elementary schools

 * Hiawassee Elementary
 * Lake Gem Elementary
 * Mollie E. Ray Elementary
 * Pine Hills Elementary
 * Rolling Hills Elementary
 * Ridgewood Park Elementary
 * UCP Pine Hills Charter School

Middle schools

 * Meadowbrook Middle School
 * Robinswood Middle School

High schools

 * Maynard Evans High School
 * While Wekiva High School is technically located in the City of Apopka, this school boasts a large number of Pine Hills residents within its student population.

Private school
There are several private schools in Pine Hills offering Pre K-Grade 12 curriculum.

Colleges

 * Valencia College West Campus - less than 3 mi south of Pine Hills.

Parks and recreation
Public parks in Pine Hills are managed by Orange County Parks and Recreation. Admission is free to all parks. There are four parks in Pine Hills:
 * Barnett Park - The signature park of Pine Hills and also the largest. Home to Lawne Lake, a professional BMX track, biking and nature trails, football fields, ball fields, dog parks, and event pavilions. It is adjacent to the Central Florida Fairgrounds which hosts cultural events throughout the year.
 * Rolling Hills Park - Located on North Pine Hills Road, this park has several ball fields and playgrounds.
 * Signal Hill Park - Located in Orlando city limits near Rolling Hills Elementary School and managed by the City of Orlando
 * Willows Park - Located in Orlando city limits and by the City of Orlando.

Arterial highways

 * West Colonial Drive State Road 50
 * State Road 408 - A limited-access toll road that runs east–west just south of Pine Hills in Orlo Vista
 * Silver Star Road - East-west connector to U.S. Route 441 (Orange Blossom Trail)

Secondary roads

 * Pine Hills Road - North to south
 * Hiawassee Road - another North to South road paralleling Pine Hills road.
 * Clarcona-Ocoee Road - northern border of Pine Hills and another east–west connector to Orange Blossom Trail

Tertiary roads

 * Hastings Street
 * Balboa Drive
 * Powers Drive
 * North Lane

Mass transit
Lynx is the public bus transportation system serving Greater Orlando; it has many stops throughout Pine Hills.

Notable people

 * Chucky Atkins, NBA basketball player
 * Darryl Dawkins, NBA basketball player
 * Alan Eustace, Google senior vice president
 * Alex Haynes, NFL Baltimore Ravens
 * Chris Johnson, NFL Tennessee Titans
 * Jeff Zimmerman, NFL Dallas Cowboys
 * Kenard Lang, NFL Denver Broncos
 * Thomas McClary (musician), the original Commodore, The Commodores
 * Brandon Siler, NFL San Diego Chargers
 * Mike Sims-Walker, NFL Jacksonville Jaguars
 * Darius Washington, NBA San Antonio Spurs
 * Hotboii, Entertainer
 * Maurice Allen, world champion long drive competitor, professional golfer
 * Kuttem Reese, Entertainer
 * PI Bang, American record executive

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"Crime Hills Narrative"
Into the late 1990s and early 2000s, Pine Hills' worsening economic decline resulted in the increasingly negative public perception of the area in local media, and public discourse.

In recent years, this pattern of unfavorable media coverage of Pine Hills has resulted in heated disagreements over the causes and nature of the current state of the area often play out publicly on online forums, exacerbated by the generational divide of residents that lived in Pine Hills during its most economically prosperous time, and more recent generations of residents. In most cases, former residents, and their descendants, react to unfavorable coverage with backlash, echoing negative stereotypes and discrediting successes of community-led efforts to address poverty-related crimes, and general insecurity. This phenomenon has since been coined, "The Crime Hills narrative" by Pine Hills Partnership Inc., a local 501(c)3 watchdog organization, active in the Pine Hills area.

In October 2020, local news reports indicated the area suffered a six-month gang war that had killed five people, including a three-year-old child. Although, the same period in question saw a significant spike in violent crimes, and notable shootings, across Orange County, and Greater Orlando.

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Sky Lake, Florida

Sky Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,153 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Sky Lake is located at 28.46083°N, -81.39167°W (28.460949, -81.391672).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3 km$2$ (1.3 mi2), of which 3.3 km$2$ (1.3 mi2) is land and 0.79% is water.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 5,651 people, 1,955 households, and 1,468 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,731.6/km$2$ (4,483.8/mi2). There were 2,122 housing units at an average density of 650.2/km$2$ (1,683.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 69.99% White, 12.26% African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.27% Asian, 0.74% Pacific Islander, 9.31% from other races, and 5.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.68% of the population.

There were 1,955 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,791, and the median income for a family was $41,505. Males had a median income of $24,902 versus $19,309 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,727. About 10.4% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

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South Apopka, Florida

South Apopka is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 6,803. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
South Apopka is located at 28.6584°N, -81.5032°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.1 km2, of which 5.9 sqkm is land and 0.2 sqkm (3.72%) is water.

2000 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,800 people, 1,763 households, and 1,338 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 814.3/km$2$ (2,111.2/mi2). There were 1,925 housing units at an average density of 270.3/km$2$ (700.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 26.81% White, 65.38% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.50% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.76% of the population.

There were 1,763 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 31.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.70.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.9% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,563, and the median income for a family was $29,750. Males had a median income of $21,757 versus $18,567 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,864. About 26.8% of families and 34.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.3% of those under age 18 and 38.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Southchase, Florida

Southchase is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,921 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Southchase is located at 28.39056°N, -81.38028°W (28.390652, -81.380222).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.7 sqkm, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 4,633 people, 1,377 households, and 1,218 families living in the CDP. The population density was 824.3/km$2$ (2,133.9/mi2). There were 1,434 housing units at an average density of 255.1/km$2$ (660.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 59.27% White, 14.53% African American, 0.26% Native American, 9.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 11.55% from other races, and 5.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.82%.

Of the 1,377 households 52.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.5% were non-families. 7.0% of households were one person and 1.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.36 and the average family size was 3.52.

The age distribution was 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median household income was $61,707 and the median family income was $60,992. Males had a median income of $34,900 versus $28,670 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,028. About 3.3% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Taft, Florida

Taft is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,205 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Taft is located at 28.42889°N, -81.36778°W (28.428983, -81.367788).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 km$2$ (1.0 mi2), of which 2.6 km$2$ (1.0 mi2) is land and 0.1 km$2$ (0.04 mi2) (2.88%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,938 people, 678 households, and 463 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 733.6/km$2$ (1,907.3/mi2). There were 729 housing units at an average density of 275.9/km$2$ (717.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.88% White, 6.66% African American, 1.08% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 4.70% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.38% of the population.

There were 678 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $32,250. Males had a median income of $25,438 versus $25,893 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,331. About 14.8% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Tangelo Park, Florida

Tangelo Park is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,231 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 km$2$ (0.3 mi2), all land.

The neighborhood is built on land formerly used for orange groves and named after the tangelo, a particular hybrid of citrus that mixed tangerines and pomelos. Originally built as housing for workers at the nearby missile testing grounds, it has become an isolated residential area surrounded by big-box stores and tourist traps on International Drive, as well as office parks and resorts to the east.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,430 people, 747 households, and 595 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,759.5/km$2$ (7,115.0/mi2). There were 784 housing units at an average density of 890.3/km$2$ (2,295.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 7.41% White, 89.05% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 747 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 30.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.58.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,568, and the median income for a family was $33,710. Males had a median income of $22,379 versus $20,027 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,744. About 11.3% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Tangelo Park is served by Orange County Public Schools. Education is provided through Tangelo Park Elementary School, Southwest Middle School, and Doctor Phillips High School.

In 1993, Harris Rosen "adopted" Tangelo Park, offering free preschool for children in the community and funding university and college educations for high school graduates from Tangelo Park. By 2013 he had donated about $10 million to the community. Speaking in 2015, the sheriff of Orange County described Tangelo Park as "a changed neighborhood", with a significant reduction in violent crime. Rosen recalled his first visit to an elementary school class in Tangelo Park at the start of the project, where only two or three children expressed a desire to go on to college, to which Rosen said "That has to change." When he returned and asked the same question a year later, "every hand went up".

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Tangerine, Florida

Tangerine is a census-designated place (CDP) in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,865 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Tangerine is located at 28.75861°N, -81.63194°W (28.758581, -81.631852).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.7 sqkm, of which 11.8 sqkm is land and 1.9 sqkm (13.85%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 826 people, 323 households, and 256 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 715.9 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 301.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.65% White, 3.27% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.57% Asian, 2.42% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.99% of the population.

There were 323 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 16.1% of all the households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,264, and the median income for a family was $49,667. Males had a median income of $40,585 versus $22,045 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,670. About 2.8% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Mid 1870s
Dudley W. Adams arrives at what is known as the "Olaville" settlement in Northwest Orange County, Florida.

1879
During a neighborhood meeting at the home of Miss Bessie Heustis, sister-in-law of Mr. Adams, the name of Olaville is changed to Tangerine, the group being inspired by the fruit of the tree that grew by her doorstep.

1886-1887
The Congregational Church is founded as the Union Church of Christ in Tangerine. Shortly thereafter, the name is changed to the Congregational Church of Christ and a church building is constructed. In the 1940s, the church is named Tangerine Community Church.

April 3, 1909
The Tangerine Improvement Society (TIS) is founded by local Tangerine women. Men are later admitted in 1920.

1911
Mr. and Mrs. William H. and Addie G. Earl donate land to TIS for a community building – “Tangerine Community Hall.”

April 5, 1912
The Tangerine Community Hall opens its doors to community use.

1920s
Mrs. Sadie Trimble gifts Trimble Park, situated between Lakes Beauclaire and Carlton, to Orange County.

1937
Land later to become Tangerine Park is conveyed to the Tangerine Improvement Society.

May 28, 1972
The Tangerine Community Hall catches fire. The nearby Zellwood, Florida fire department responds within seven minutes, but the building is destroyed.

April 18, 1977
A new TIS building at 7101 Wright Ave. is dedicated as Johnston Hall in honor of Cecil “CeCe” Johnston for his dedication and service to Tangerine. When the original TIS building burned in 1972, Mr. Johnston led the drive for funds to erect the new building.

Notable residents
Tangerine was the adopted home of novelist, journalist and government consultant Harry Hart Frank (born Chicago, Illinois, 1908; died Jacksonville, Florida, 1964). Under the pen name Pat Frank, his classic 1959 post-apocalyptic novel Alas, Babylon is set in the fictional Central Florida small town (stated pop. 3,500) of "Fort Repose". Fort Repose, although fictional, is a clearly drawn composite, representative of many small isolated native-settler Florida communities of the period. The actual town of Mount Dora, 4 mi north of Tangerine, has been stated as a specific inspiration for Fort Repose, with Frank's fictional shantytown "Pistolville" said to have been named for Mt. Dora's area of the same name.

In popular culture
The setting for the popular young adult novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor is a fictional town based in Tangerine, Florida, located in the Orlando area and having no relation to the actual Tangerine, Florida.

Tangerine is indicated as the hiding place of former bank robber Doug MacRay in The Town.

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Tildenville, Florida

Tildenville is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 511 at the 2010 census, most of them African American. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Generally speaking, Tildenville is a narrow area alongside Orange County Road 545, south of Florida State Road 50 and north of the Stoneybrook West planned unit development. Residents utilize Winter Garden, Florida for mail delivery. The CDP takes its name from Luther F. Tilden, a prominent pioneer and citrus magnate who greatly contributed to the community. Historically, Tildenville referred to an area larger than the modern CDP. Landmarks such as Tildenville Elementary School, Tildenville Marketplace, and Meadow Marsh are now located within the city limits of Winter Garden.

Geography
Tildenville is located at 28.53944°N, -81.60056°W (28.539309, -81.600432). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 km$2$ (0.4 mi2), of which 0.9 km$2$ (0.3 mi2) is land and 0.2 km$2$ (0.1 mi2) (14.63%) is water.

2020 census
At the 2000 census, there were 513 people, 169 households and 129 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 565.9/km$2$ (1,465.7/mi2). There were 180 housing units at an average density of 198.6/km$2$ (514.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 13.84% White, 80.51% African American, 3.51% from other races and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.89% of the population.

There were 169 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 30.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.42.

32.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median household income was $36,250 and the median family income was $38,438. Males had a median income of $26,500 and females $20,893. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,488. About 10.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Orange County Public Schools operates public schools in the county. Zoned schools include:
 * Sunridge Elementary School
 * Sunridge Middle School
 * West Orange High School
 * Tilldenville Elementary School
 * Lakeview Middle School

At one point it was zoned to Whispering Oak Elementary School.

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Union Park, Florida

Union Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,452 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP codes for Union Park are 32817 and 32825. The community is southwest of the University of Central Florida.

Geography
Union Park is located at 28.56556°N, -81.23722°W (28.565461, -81.237144).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.8 km$2$ (3.0 mi2), of which 7.7 km$2$ (3.0 mi2) is land and 0.1 km$2$ (0.04 mi2) (0.99%) is water. The elevation is 82 ft above sea level.

The boundaries of Union Park are North Dean Road to the west, the Econlockhatchee River to the west and north, J Blanchard Trail to the north, Rouse Road to the east, and Bloomfield Drive to the south.

Schooling
Union Park has five schools: two elementary, one middle, one charter and one high school.

Public Schools

 * Union Park Elementary School
 * Lawton Chiles Elementary School
 * Union Park Middle School
 * University High School

Independent Schools

 * Renaissance Charter School

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,191 people, 3,644 households, and 2,507 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,316.0/km$2$ (3,411.5/mi2). There were 3,791 housing units at an average density of 489.5/km$2$ (1,269.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.16% White, 4.94% African American, 0.32% Native American, 3.45% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 9.43% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.07% of the population. The ancestral population are German (12.3%), Irish (10.5%), English (8.1%), United States (6.8%), Italian (6.6%) and Polish (3.2%). 10.2% of the community's population is foreign born (6.4% Latin America, 1.8% Asia).

There were 3,644 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,174, and the median income for a family was $45,191. Males had a median income of $31,982 versus $23,384 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,087. About 7.9% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Neighboring communities
The nearest communities are Azalea Park (4 miles southwest), Goldenrod (5 miles northwest), Oviedo (8 miles north), Winter Park (8.5 miles northwest), Conway (8 miles southwest), and Bithlo (8 miles east). Downtown Orlando is 9 miles to the west.

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Wedgefield, Florida

Wedgefield is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,705 at the 2010 census, up from 2,700 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Wedgefield is located at 28.485°N, -81.08111°W (28.484930, -81.081109).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 60.9 km$2$ (23.5 mi2), of which 60.7 km$2$ (23.4 mi2) is land and 0.2 km$2$ (0.1 mi2) (0.34%) is water.

Wedgefield is bounded by SR 520 and SR 528 (Beachline Expressway), in a corner such that the two roads make a wedge shape where they meet. The other major road is Dallas Boulevard, formerly SR 13, which used to link to East Colonial Drive but has not for decades since a portion north of Wedgefield was demolished and sodded over. Dallas Boulevard only links directly to the Beachline (Exit 24), where only eastbound traffic can exit onto Dallas and traffic on Dallas can only enter the Beachline westbound. Traffic seeking to get onto the Beachline eastbound, SR 520 or SR 50 must take a series of side roads onto SR 520.

Most of the land in Wedgefield is divided into lots of 1 acre or larger, but the majority of houses in the subdivision are situated on lots of one acre or less.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,700 people, 956 households, and 790 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 44.5/km$2$ (115.3/mi2). There were 1,010 housing units at an average density of 16.7/km$2$ (43.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.15% White, 6.78% African American, 0.07% Native American, 7.56% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 2.81% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.15% of the population.

There were 956 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,705, and the median income for a family was $62,174. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $28,653 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,448. About 6.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Williamsburg, Florida

Williamsburg is a census-designated place (CDP) in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,646 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Williamsburg is located at 28.40972°N, -81.44583°W (28.409817, -81.445917).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.7 km$2$ (3.8 mi2), of which 9.5 km$2$ (3.7 mi2) is land and 0.2 km$2$ (0.1 mi2) (1.87%) is water.

Williamsburg is a large subdivision bounded roughly on the north by the Beachline Expressway, on the south by the Central Florida GreeneWay, on the east by Shingle Creek and on the west by International Drive. The main intersection of the community is at Orangewood Blvd. and Central Florida Parkway.

In the early 2000s, Williamsburg's Homeowners Association worked with the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to ensure that traffic from the Orange County Convention Center did not pass through the interchange between Orangewood Boulevard and the Beachline, which would expand to connect to a southern extension of Universal Boulevard. The result was an interchange that directed a bulk of southbound Universal Boulevard traffic onto the Beachline, with only one lane passing under to connect to Orangewood Boulevard.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,736 people, 3,262 households, and 2,035 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 706.7/km$2$ (1,830.4/mi2). There were 3,492 housing units at an average density of 366.4/km$2$ (948.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.59% White, 1.97% African American, 0.10% Native American, 3.95% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 2.15% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.47% of the population.

There were 3,262 households, out of which 13.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.49.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 10.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,460, and the median income for a family was $51,791. Males had a median income of $37,029 versus $27,337 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,096. About 2.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Windermere, Florida

Windermere is a town in Orange County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 3,030. It is part of the Orlando Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office opened in Windermere in 1888. The post office closed in 1901, and reopened in 1911. Windermere was established as a residential development in 1889 and chartered in 1925.

During late 2007, the town of Windermere filed a proposal to annex Isleworth and Butler Bay, both wealthy subdivisions. This was met with extensive debate from town residents and an objection from Orange County, which stood to lose millions of dollars of property tax revenue. After lengthy discussions, and battles with the county, Isleworth remained unincorporated, but Butler Bay was annexed into Windermere, with over 90% of its residents approving annexation via a mail-in ballot.

Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Windermere is located at 28.49667°N, -81.53389°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.07 km2, of which 4.03 sqkm is land and 0.04 sqkm, or 0.98%, is water.

Climate
The Town of Windermere is part of the humid subtropical climate zone with a Köppen Climate Classification of "Cfa" (C = mild temperate, f = fully humid, and a = hot summer).

The record high temperature in Windermere is 101 °F, which took place in 1998, and the record low temperature is 19 °F, which took place in 1985.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,030 people, 1,426 households, and 1,047 families residing in the town.

The types of households in the town, in 2015–2019, were 75.6% married couples with families, 2.2% cohabiting couples, 12% male householders with no spouse, and 10.2% female householders with no spouse.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,462 people, 875 households, and 770 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,897 people, 704 households, and 561 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,688.2 PD/sqmi. There were 723 housing units at an average density of 643.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.68% White, 1.27% African American, 0.05% Native American, 2.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 3.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there were 704 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.05.

In 2000, in the town, 27.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.1% was from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $88,809, and the median income for a family was $105,737. Males had a median income of $80,693 versus $37,321 for females. The per capita income for the town was $51,370. 3.1% of the population and 2.4% of families were below the poverty line. 3.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government
Windermere has a Town Manager / City Council form of government. Five council members are elected at large for two-year terms with three running for election in odd years and two running for election in even years along with the mayor.

Police services are provided by the Windermere Police Department. In January 2014, the department's former chief, Daniel Saylor, was sentenced to eight years in prison for perjury. He had lied to the court in order to protect a friend who was found guilty of raping children and sentenced to life in prison. Saylor had pleaded guilty to other charges in 2011, earning him a year in jail.

Fire rescue and emergency medical services are provided by the Ocoee Fire Department. Postal services are provided by the Windermere Post Office. The Floridan Aquifer is Windermere and Orange County's source of drinking and fire hydrant water, which is filtered naturally through hundreds of feet of sand and rock, and then treated by the Orange County Water Division.

Education
The community is within Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Residents of the city itself are served by Windermere Elementary School, Gotha Middle School, and Olympia High School.

Windermere Preparatory School, a private, coeducational PK–12 college preparatory school, is in nearby Lake Butler.

The town of Windermere is not within the attendance boundaries of Windermere High School, a Lake Butler high school which opened in 2017. The Windermere town council opposed the naming on the grounds that area residents may mistakenly confuse the school with Windermere Preparatory. Some OCPS board members also argued the school should not be named for a community it will not be located in; they stated that not very many students from the town of Windermere will go to Windermere High.

Transportation
Windermere is located on an isthmus between several lakes in the Lake Butler chain. As such, it is on the shortest road route between the east and west sides of the chain. In fact, the next crossing to the south is 7.5 mi distant at Lake Buena Vista, where County Road 535 (CR 535) and Apopka-Vineland Road meet. The next crossing to the north is at Gotha, the north end of the chain of lakes, 2.25 mi away. 2003 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT), much of which is commuters passing through, is 17,197 vehicles per day for Sixth Avenue (the east entrance), 18,362 on Main Street north of Sixth Avenue, and 9,484 on Main Street south of Sixth Avenue.

Windermere regulates traffic and encourages traffic to use alternate routes. In 2004, two roundabouts were installed downtown with the largest public works project in the town's history. This has greatly improved traffic flow and relieved cut through traffic. A third roundabout was completed in August 2010 at the intersection of Park Avenue and Maguire Road. This is at the Windermere Elementary School intersection. All roads in the downtown area (laid out in a grid) are dirt roads except for a few through roads:
 * Main Street from the northern boundary (as Maguire Road, which heads north to Ocoee) south to 12th Street; the pavement turns west at 12th Street onto Chase Road, which connects to CR 535
 * Sixth Avenue east from Main Street to the town line, where it becomes Conroy-Windermere Road
 * Second Avenue west from Main Street (serves a peninsula)
 * "Dirt Main Street", just west of Main Street (opposite where the railroad used to run), from Third Avenue to Seventh Avenue
 * Several other paved roads exist in the outskirts, in areas that have been annexed since the original town was formed.

Until the 1980s, Main Street north of Sixth Avenue and Sixth Avenue east of Main Street were maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as part of State Road 439. This was given to Orange County as County Road 439 (CR 439), and Orange County eventually removed all signs and gave the part inside Windermere to the town. Signs put up by FDOT still mark the north end of CR 439 at SR 50, but no other signs exist, in part because Orange County has a general policy of not signing county roads.

The Florida Midland Railroad, part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, used to run just west of Main Street; there is now a large grassy area between Main Street and the dirt road (often called Dirt Main Street) that ran just west of the railroad. Windermere had a station on the railroad.

Notable people

 * Michael Ammar, magician
 * Millie Bobby Brown, actress
 * Vince Carter, professional NBA basketball player
 * Johnny Damon, former professional MLB baseball player
 * Jay Garner, retired general
 * Dee Gordon, professional MLB baseball player
 * Rick Goings, chairman and chief executive officer of Tupperware Brands Corporation
 * Ken Griffey Jr., Hall of Fame former professional MLB baseball player
 * Adam Haseley, professional MLB baseball player
 * Grant Hill, former professional NBA basketball player
 * Skip Kendall, professional golfer
 * Gugu Liberato, TV presenter
 * Kyle Masson, racing driver
 * Brad Miller, professional MLB baseball player
 * Julianne Morris, actress
 * Shaquille O'Neal, former professional NBA basketball player
 * Ethan Ringel, racing driver
 * David A. Siegel, founder of Westgate Resorts, owner of the Versailles house, and former owner of the Orlando Predators
 * Jackie Siegel, model and actress, owner and director of Mrs. Florida America beauty pageant
 * Trevor Siemian, professional NFL football player
 * Philip Michael Thomas, actor and musician
 * Mark Tremonti, musician for the rock bands Alter Bridge, Creed, and Tremonti
 * Llandel Veguilla, reggaeton artist, also known as Yandel, from the Wisin y Yandel duo
 * Bubba Watson, professional golfer
 * Jason Williams, former professional NBA basketball player
 * Jesse Winker, professional MLB baseball player
 * Tiger Woods, professional golfer

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Winter Garden, Florida

Winter Garden is a city in western Orange County, Florida, United States. Located 14 mi west of Downtown Orlando, it is part of the Orlando metropolitan area. The population was 46,964 as of the 2020 census.

History
The pre-European history of the modern Winter Garden area is ambiguous. Due to a lack of evidence, historians hesitate to conclude if the natives that once occupied the area were of the Timucua, Jororo, or Mayaca tribes. Regardless of their tribal identity, these natives were either wiped out or subsumed into larger cultures by the end of the eighteenth century.

Following the eradication of the original Floridian cultures, natives from farther north migrated into Florida. These natives had various cultures that over time coalesced into the Seminole Tribe. By the early 19th century, some Seminole lived on the south shore of Lake Apopka. The settlement possibly produced the significant Seminole leader Wild Cat. In 1835, the Second Seminole War began, threatening the Seminole presence. On January 23, 1837, a small battle was fought near the village. Thomas S. Jesup, at that time in command of all American forces in Florida, sent a detachment to Lake Apopka to seek a Seminole chief known as Osuchee or "Copper." During the attack, the army successfully killed Osuchee and three other Seminoles, while taking 17 prisoners. The Second and Third Seminole wars both pushed the Seminole tribe south, likely eliminating their presence in the boundaries of modern Winter Garden.

The first American settlers came to what is now Winter Garden in the 1850s. The Roper, Reams, Dunaway, Speer, and Starke families were among the first to settle the area. As with most American pioneers, they engaged in agriculture as a primary economic activity. These farms mainly grew sugar cane and vegetables, and early on a small number utilized slave labor. During The Civil War steamboat traffic stopped along the St. Johns River, forcing Winter Garden families to subsist off their own crops.

The arrival of the Orange Belt Railroad and the growing production of citrus, turpentine, and lumber drove the town's growth over the remaining decades of the 19th century and into the 20th. Stores and businesses cropped up along Plant Street, originating Downtown Winter Garden. A settler from Mississippi named A. B. Newton contributed to the town's early economy. He opened one of the first stores, served as the first postmaster, founded the first newspaper, and functioned as the first mayor. These endeavors earned him the title "The Godfather of Winter Garden."

Between the 1920s and 1960s, the fishing prospects of Lake Apopka drew many fishermen to Winter Garden. The still-operating Edgewater Hotel in Downtown Winter Garden opened to service fishermen during the fishing boom. However, by the end of the 1960s, heavy pollution of Lake Apopka resulted in the collapse of the industry.

Citrus agriculture saw rapid growth in the state of Florida in the last few decades of the 19th century, including in Winter Garden. As with the rest of the state, the Great Freeze of 1894–1895 severely damaged the citrus industry in Winter Garden. Many settlers left following this disaster, leaving a smaller population to recover the area's farms. Despite this setback, the industry recovered and saw many decades of growth. Through the middle stretch of the 20th century citrus defined Winter Garden's economy and culture.

In the 1980s, back-to-back freezes reduced the profitability of citrus farming in the county. Citrus production in Winter Garden and Orange County never recovered. Since then, the center of citrus production in Florida has shifted south from Orange County. The increasing development of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Area made it more profitable to sell grove lands to developers rather than attempt to restart them. Today, little citrus activity occurs in the city limits of Winter Garden. Yet, the town is proud of its citrus history; oranges and grapefruits continue to be symbols of the town.

Since 2000, Winter Garden has seen growth despite the decline of citrus and the economic stagnation in the 1980s and 1990s. Developers, entrepreneurs, and city government made efforts to rejuvenate the downtown district, attracting locals and tourists with a mix of small-town atmosphere and trendy businesses. This population and development growth endured through the Great Recession and continues today.

Geography
The exact coordinates for the City of Winter Garden is located at 28.56028°N, -81.58417°W (28.560328, –81.584069).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.4 km2, of which 39.9 km2 is land and 0.5 km2 (1.28%) is water.

Winter Garden is bordered on the south by the town of Windermere and the census-designated place Horizon West, on the east by the city of Ocoee, on the west by the town of Oakland and the census-designated place Tildenville and on the north by Lake Apopka.

Topography
The terrain is characterized by a gentle to moderately sloping topography. Winter Garden has the highest elevation spot in Orange County. The highest elevation is 222 ft in NAVD 88 (North American Vertical Datum) located in the southwest corner of the city South near the county line with Lake County. The lowest elevation in the city is 64 ft near Lake Apopka.

Climate
Winter Garden has a warm and humid subtropical climate, and there are two major seasons each year. One of those seasons is hot and rainy, lasting from May until October (roughly coinciding with the Atlantic hurricane season). The other is a cooler season (November through March) that brings more moderate temperatures and less frequent rainfall. The area's warm and humid climate is caused primarily by its low elevation and its position relatively close to the Tropic of Cancer, and much of its weather is affected by the movement of the Gulf Stream.

Neighborhoods

 * Alexander Ridge Manors
 * Amberleigh
 * Avalon Reserve
 * Bay Isle at Black Lake
 * Belle Meade
 * Black Lake Park
 * Bradford Creek
 * Brandy Creek
 * Bronsons Landing
 * Carriage Pointe
 * Chapin Station
 * Cobblestone
 * Courtlea Oaks
 * Courtlea Park
 * Covington Chase
 * Crown Point Springs
 * Deer Island
 * Daniels Crossing
 * Daniels Landing
 * Deerfield Place
 * Emerald Ridge
 * Flamingo Crossings
 * Fox Crest (at Stone Crest)
 * Fullers Crossing
 * Fullers Landing
 * Glenview Estates
 * Glynwood (at Stone Crest)
 * Green Oaks Way
 * Grovehurst
 * Grove Park (at Stone Crest)
 * Hamilton Gardens
 * Hamlin
 * The Harbor
 * Hickory Hammock on Johns Lake
 * Horizon Oaks
 * Hyde Park
 * Inland Seas
 * Island Pointe
 * Johns Lake Pointe
 * King's Bay
 * Lake Cove Pointe
 * Lake Roberts Landing
 * Lakes Of Windermere
 * Lakeview Reserve
 * Lakeshore Preserve
 * Latham Park
 * Magnolia Woods
 * McAllister Landing
 * Oakglen Estates
 * Oak Park
 * Oaks at Brandy Lake
 * Oakland Park
 * Orange Cove
 * Independence
 * The Orchard
 * Park Avenue Estates
 * Park Place at Winter Garden
 * Regal Pointe
 * Regency Oaks (at Stone Crest)
 * The Reserve at Carriage Point
 * Southern Pines
 * Sterling Pointe
 * Stone Creek
 * Stone Crest
 * Stoneybrook West
 * Summerlake
 * Teacup Springs
 * Timber Creek Pines
 * Traditions
 * Trailer City
 * Trails of Winter Garden
 * Tucker Oaks
 * Tuscany
 * Valencia Shores
 * Village Grove
 * Watermark
 * Westbrook Townhomes
 * Westfield Lakes
 * Westside Townhomes
 * Windermere Crossing
 * Windtree Garden Condos
 * Winter Oaks
 * Wintermere Harbor
 * Wintermere Pointe
 * Winward Cay

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 46,964 people, 15,089 households, and 11,655 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 34,568 people, 10,569 households, and 7,801 families residing in the city.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census, there were 14,351 people, 5,380 households, and 3,663 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,190.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,861 housing units at an average density of 486.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.60% White, 13.25% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.45% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.50% of the population.

In 2000, there were 5,380 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

In 2000, in the city the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $41,858. About 10.1% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

 * Central Florida Railroad Museum
 * Garden Theatre
 * Luther F. Tilden House
 * West Orange Trail
 * Winter Garden Downtown Historic District
 * Winter Garden Heritage Museum
 * Winter Garden Historic Residential District

Shopping
The Winter Garden Downtown Historic District contains a collection of restaurants, shops, and cafés, as well as two museums and a performing arts venue.

To the south, Winter Garden Village provides an array of chain retail and dining establishments. The 1100000 sqft open-air shopping center, located along Daniels Road just north of SR 429, is anchored by a Super Target, a Best Buy, and a Lowe's.

Downtown Winter Garden hosts a farmer's market every weekend. Many vendors sell fresh produce, plants, and flowers, herbs, baked goods, artisan crafts, and local food and beverages. Live music is also a feature of the market.

Transportation
State Road 50 (W. Colonial Dr) bisects the city into northern and southern sections. The portion south of State Road 50, formerly occupied by orange groves and farmland, has recently been the site of the development of numerous large-scale communities, including Johns Lake Pointe, Stoneybrook West, Stonecrest, Westfield, and Wintermere Pointe.

The toll road Western Beltway (SR 429) was completed in late 2006 and links I-4 near mile marker 58 in Osceola County with Florida's Turnpike at Winter Garden. Other major roads through Winter Garden include County Road 535 and County Road 545. CR 535 (also called Winter Garden – Vineland Road) begins at SR 50 and bisects the southern half of the city, proceeding south to Windermere, Lake Buena Vista and Walt Disney World Resort, where it becomes State Road 535. CR 545 (also called Avalon Road) begins at SR 50 and proceeds south along the western edge of Winter Garden and along the border between Orange and Lake counties. This area remains mostly rural but is quickly developing because of the nearby toll road. CR 545 currently ends at US 192 in Kissimmee at the border to Osceola County.

Notable people

 * Brian Davis, professional golfer
 * Nolan Fontana, professional MLB baseball infielder for the Texas Rangers
 * Austin Gomber, professional MLB baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
 * Lyoto Machida, former UFC light heavyweight champion
 * George Bray McMillan, pilot with the Flying Tigers; Army Air Corps fighter pilot and World War II combat "ace"
 * Adande Thorne, Trinidadian-American YouTuber and animator known for his YouTube channel, sWooZie
 * Luther Fuller Tilden, pioneer who settled near Winter Garden and contributed to its growth
 * Dexter Williams, American football NFL running back
 * Mason Williams, professional MLB baseball shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds

title: Winter Garden, Florida