Winter Springs, Florida
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Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 31,666 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2005 estimates, the city had a population of 32,583.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 31,666 people, 11,774 households, and 8,901 families residing in the city. The population density was 852.0/km² (2,207.3/mi²). There were 12,306 housing units at an average density of 331.1/km² (857.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.73% White, 4.59% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.94% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.52% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.52% of the population.
There were 11,774 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% 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 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,247, and the median income for a family was $62,682. Males had a median income of $44,716 versus $29,720 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,166. About 3.3% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Landmarks and Downtown
Winter Springs recently finished Phase I of the Winter Springs Town Centre, which was designed to be an elegant, up-scale downtown center. Included are fountains, benches, and squares, especially the famous "Magnolia Square" fountain and plaza located off of the town centre.
Land development is also rapidly occurring, such as townhomes and the fight over the Dittmer Property. Elections are being held, and this will show who will continue the development choices of Winter Springs.
The city has six schools located within its city borders: Winter Springs High School, Winter Springs Elementary, Keeth Elementary, Highlands Elementary, Layer Elementary and Indian Trails Middle School.
The city also has a major distribution center for the United States Postal Office.
Winter Springs is home to nationally renowned Trotwood Park.
[edit] External links
- City of Winter Springs official site
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Topographic map from TopoZone
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