Winter Springs, Florida
City
City of Winter Springs
Location in Seminole County and the state of Florida
Location in Seminole County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°41′20″N 81°16′13″W / 28.68889°N 81.27028°W / 28.68889; -81.27028[1]
Country United States
State Florida
County Seminole
Government
 • MayorKevin McCann
Area
[2]
 • Total14.99 sq mi (38.83 km2)
 • Land14.86 sq mi (38.48 km2)
 • Water0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Elevation
[1]
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total38,342
 • Density2,580.39/sq mi (996.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32708, 32719
Area code(s)407, 689, 321
FIPS code12-78325[3]
GNIS feature ID2405775[1]
WebsiteCity of Winter Springs

Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 38,342 at the 2020 census.

The city was originally "North Orlando," when it was incorporated in 1959. But because it was not adjacent to the City of Orlando, which led to some confusion, the city was rename "Winter Springs" in 1972.[4]

Awards and press

The City of Winter Springs was ranked by the August 2011 issue of Money Magazine as the 97th best place to live in the United States.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960609—
19701,16190.6%
198010,475802.2%
199022,151111.5%
200031,66643.0%
201033,2825.1%
202038,34215.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
Winter Springs racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 25,099 24,825 75.41% 64.75%
Black or African American (NH) 1,672 2,329 5.02% 6.07%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 63 53 0.19% 0.14%
Asian (NH) 838 1,366 2.52% 3.56%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 15 22 0.05% 0.06%
Some other race (NH) 81 223 0.24% 0.58%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 536 1,660 1.61% 4.33%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4,978 7,864 14.96% 20.51%
Total 33,282 38,342 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,342 people, 14,949 households, and 10,285 families residing in the city.[9]

In 2020, the age distribution was 19.2% under the age of 18, 60.9% are between 18 and 64 years of age and 19.9% age 65 or older. The median age in Winter Springs is 42.7 years, 40.6 years for males, and 45 years for females.[10]

In 2020, the median household income was $78,969 and the per capita income for the city was $41,803. About 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line.[10]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 33,282 people, 11,852 households, and 8,782 families residing in the city.[11]

Religion

Churches

  • Central Baptist Church
  • Church Alive
  • Life Community Church
  • First Baptist Church of Winter Springs
  • The Church at 434
  • Merge Church
  • Metro Church
  • St. Stephen Catholic Community
  • Willow Creek Presbyterian Church of America
  • New Covenant Church
  • Fellowship Church of Winter Springs

Synagogues

  • Temple Israel
  • Rosh Chodesh Society

Schools

The City of Winter Springs has seven public schools and many private schools located within its city borders. While not within the city of Winter Springs, University of Central Florida and Full Sail are close to the community.

Elementary schools

  • Highlands Elementary School
  • Keeth Elementary School
  • Layer Elementary School
  • Rainbow Elementary School
  • Winter Springs Elementary School
  • Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School

Middle school

  • Indian Trails Middle School (Tuskawilla)

High school

Other schools

  • Arbor School of Central Florida (K–12, a special education school)
  • Creative Inspiration Journey School (Preschool–Kindergarten)
  • Primrose School of Winter Springs (Preschool–Kindergarten)
  • Willow School of Winter Springs (grades 2–12, for students with learning disorders)

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winter Springs, Florida
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Winter Springs, Florida City Guide". FloridaSmart. May 16, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
  5. ↑ Money Magazine, August 2011, CNN's Money Magazine, retrieved August 20, 2011{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Winter Springs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Winter Springs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Winter Springs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. 1 2 "QuickFacts- Winter Springs city, Florida". July 1, 2022.
  11. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Winter Springs city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ↑ "Spotlight: Denée Benton's Broadway Brilliance/". January 3, 2019.
  13. ↑ Belanger, Ashley. "Baking with Caskey Orlando rapper cooks up a video that gets him signed to Cash Money records". Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  14. ↑ Ruiz, Stephen (November 21, 2014). "Winter Springs coach starts walk to Tallahassee". Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Kirby Grant Hoon, Jr. | EPOCH".
  16. ↑ "Sneaky".
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