University, Orange County, Florida | |
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| Coordinates: 28°35′24″N 81°11′57″W / 28.59000°N 81.19917°W / 28.59000; -81.19917 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km2) |
| • Land | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 31,084 |
| • Density | 3,430/sq mi (1,320/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 32816, 32817 |
| Area codes | 407, 689 |
| GNIS ID | 2583384[1] |
University is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States, east of Orlando. The community is centered around the University of Central Florida and includes a location on its south side known as University Park. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020, the CDP had a population of 45,284.
Geography
[edit]The University CDP is located at 28.5900 north, 81.2045 west,[2] or approximately 15 miles (24 km) east of downtown Orlando.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24.4 km2), of which 9.1 square miles (23.5 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), or 3.50%, is water.[3]
The University CDP is northeast of Union Park and north of Alafaya. The community is reachable by SR 408, SR 434, and SR 50 (Colonial Drive), which forms the CDP's southern edge.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,084 | — | |
| 2020 | 45,284 | 45.7% | |
| source:[4] | |||
University first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition
[edit]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[5] | Pop 2020[6] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 18,759 | 23,342 | 60.35% | 51.55% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,497 | 4,448 | 11.25% | 9.82% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 84 | 76 | 0.27% | 0.17% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1,691 | 3,051 | 5.44% | 6.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 27 | 19 | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 79 | 479 | 0.25% | 1.06% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 420 | 2,086 | 1.35% | 4.61% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6,527 | 11,783 | 21.00% | 26.02% |
| Total | 31,084 | 45,284 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45,284 people, 7,586 households, and 3,592 families residing in the CDP.[7]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 31,084 people, 6,738 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP.[8]
Education
[edit]The University of Central Florida is within the CDP.[9]
The K-12 school district is Orange County Public Schools.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: University, Orange County, Florida
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ↑ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790–2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – University CDP, Orange County, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – University CDP, Orange County, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ Geograhy Division (April 10, 2021). 2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: University CDP, FL (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
Univ of Central Florida
- ↑ Geography Division (December 23, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Orange County, FL (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
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