Alafaya, Florida
Alafaya is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 78,113 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is most known for the Waterford Lakes Town Center, a commercial outlet with various shops.
Alafaya, Florida | |
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Location of Alafaya in Orange County, Florida. | |
Coordinates: 28°32′36″N 81°11′40″W | |
Country | |
State | |
County | |
Area | |
• Total | 38.1 sq mi (98.6 km2) |
• Land | 38.0 sq mi (98.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 78,113 |
• Density | 2,100/sq mi (790/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 32816, 32820, 32825, 32826, 32828, 32831, 32833, 32834, 32878 |
Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
FIPS code | 12-00410[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 2085182[2] |
Geography
Alafaya is located in eastern Orange County, Florida, in a broad zone south of State Road 50. The approximate center of Alafaya lies 9 miles (14 km) east of downtown Orlando.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 38.1 square miles (98.6 km2), of which 38.0 square miles (98.3 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.25%, is water.[4]
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2010 | 78,113 | — | |
Est. 2017 | 88,025 | 12.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] |
As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 78,113 people, 27,270 households, and 19,215 families in the CDP. The population density was 790/km2 (2,100/mi2). There were 30,012 housing units at an average density of 304.4/km2 (787.7/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.1% White, 10.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 6.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.9% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 32.6% of the population.
Of the 27,270 households 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married husband-wife couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 17.5% of households were one person and 2.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.30.
The age distribution was 26.5% under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
Educational institutions
- Timber Creek High School
- Discovery Middle School
- Legacy Middle School
- Sunrise Elementary School
- Waterford Elementary School
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Alafaya CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Alafaya CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- "U.S. Census website". Census.gov. Retrieved August 14, 2019.