Winter Springs, Florida
City in Florida, United States
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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.
Winter Springs, Florida | |
|---|---|
| City of Winter Springs | |
Winter Springs City Hall | |
| Motto: "In God We Trust" | |
 Location in Seminole County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°41′12″N 81°15′10″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Seminole |
| Settled (Tuskawilla) | c. 1865–1874[2] |
| Incorporated (City of North Orlando) | 1959[2] |
| Incorporated (City of Winter Springs) | 1972[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.99 sq mi (38.83 km2) |
| • Land | 14.86 sq mi (38.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 38,342 |
| • Density | 2,580.4/sq mi (996.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 32708, 32719 |
| Area codes | 407, 689, 321 |
| FIPS code | 12-78325[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405775[1] |
| Website | City of Winter Springs |
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]
History
Around 1865, the city was originally settled as the community of "Tuskawilla", and was officially incorporated as the "City of North Orlando," in 1959. Because it was not adjacent to the City of Orlando, which led to some confusion, it was renamed the "City of Winter Springs", in 1972.[2][6]
Geography
The City of Winter Springs is located in the central southwest part of Seminole County.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Winter Springs has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Race | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 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.[10]
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.[11]
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.[11]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 33,282 people, 11,852 households, and 8,782 families residing in the city.[12]
Education
The local high school is Winter Springs High School.
Notable people
- Denee Benton, Tony Award-winning actress[13]
- Caskey, rapper[14]
- Ocky Clark, former track and field runner for the Pan American Games[15]
- A. J. Cole, professional MLB baseball player
- Kirby Grant, actor[16]
- Ryan Mountcastle, professional MLB baseball player
- Brooklynn Prince, actress
- Zachary "Sneaky" Scuderi, professional League of Legends player[17]
- Riley Greene, professional MLB baseball player, 2x MLB all-star (2024-2025)
