University, Orange County, Florida
Unincorporated area in Florida, US
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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.
University, Orange County, Florida | |
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  University, Orange County, Florida Location within the state of Florida  University, Orange County, Florida University, Orange County, Florida (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 28°35′24″N 81°11′57″W | |
| 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] |
Geography
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
University first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[5]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[6] | Pop 2020[7] | % 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
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45,284 people, 7,586 households, and 3,592 families residing in the CDP.[8]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 31,084 people, 6,738 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP.[9]
Education
The University of Central Florida is within the CDP.[10]
The K-12 school district is Orange County Public Schools.[11]