Belle Isle is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,032 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Belle Isle, Florida | |
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| City of Belle Isle | |
 Belle Isle City Hall | |
 Seal | |
 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°28′20″N 81°20′57″W / 28.47222°N 81.34917°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Incorporated (Town) | October 21, 1924 |
| Disnincorporated | 1928 |
| Reincorporated (City) | 1954 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–Manager |
| • Mayor | Nick Fouraker |
| • Council Members | Jason Carson, Beth Lowell, Stanley Smith, and Jim Partin |
| • City Manager | Travis Grimm |
| • City Clerk | Yolanda Quiceno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.18 sq mi (13.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) |
| • Water | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,032 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 7,171 |
| • Density | 2,930.00/sq mi (1,131.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 32809, 32812 |
| Area codes | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-05300[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403838[2] |
| Website | www |
History
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The Belle Isle area was first inhabited by the Timucua people circa the 9th century. The first organized government of Belle Isle was established in 1924, with C. H. Hoffner as the community's first mayor. This government lasted until 1928, when it was deactivated. Belle Isle was re-established in 1954, and has been running continuously since.[4]
Since 2003, Belle Isle has run under a council-manager government, with the mayor being a strictly ceremonial position. Seven commissioners are elected to represent their respective districts on the city council. All elected officials serve three year terms without compensation.[4]
In 2009, the City of Belle Isle established its own police department, which would take over the area's jurisdiction from the Orange County Sheriff. The incorporation of the department has almost doubled the total number of city employees, increasing the number from 11 to 20.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.2 km2) (54.42%) is water.[5]
The exact coordinates of its location is 28°28′20″N 81°20′57″W / 28.47222°N 81.34917°W.
The city of Belle Isle is close to Orlando International Airport, being only three miles northwest of it; Orlando itself is only five miles north. Belle Isle is the location of Lake Conway, one of Greater Orlando's largest lakes. The southern portion of Little Lake Conway, another large lake, is also in Belle Isle.[6]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 160 | — | |
| 1940 | 178 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,344 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,705 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,848 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,272 | 85.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,531 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,988 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,032 | 17.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2010 and 2020 census
edit| Race | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 4,972 | 4,692 | 83.03% | 66.72% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 161 | 268 | 2.69% | 3.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 3 | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Asian (NH) | 94 | 240 | 1.57% | 3.41% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 2 | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 18 | 25 | 0.30% | 0.36% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 67 | 263 | 1.12% | 3.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 663 | 1,539 | 11.07% | 21.89% |
| Total | 5,988 | 7,032 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,032 people, 2,647 households, and 2,075 families residing in the city.[10]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,988 people, 2,277 households, and 1,671 families residing in the city.[11]
2000 census
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 5,531 people, 2,199 households, and 1,618 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,873.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,109.3/km2). There were 2,299 housing units at an average density of 1,194.3 per square mile (461.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.88% White, 4.36% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.32% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.98% of the population.
In 2000, there were 2,199 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.
In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $65,155, and the median income for a family was $68,571. Males had a median income of $47,394 versus $32,150 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,087. About 1.9% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
References
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belle Isle, Florida
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 20, 2008. Retrieved February 27, 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Belle Isle city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 16, 2007. Retrieved February 27, 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Belle Isle city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Belle Isle city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Belle Isle city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Belle Isle city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
External links
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Media related to Belle Isle, Florida at Wikimedia Commons- City of Belle Isle official website
