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′23″N 81°12′16″W / 28.58972°N 81.20444°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 | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 31,084 |
| • Density | 3,300/sq mi (1,300/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 32816, 32817 |
| Area codes | 407, 689 |
Geography
editThe University CDP is located at 28.5900 north, 81.2045 west,[1] 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.[2]
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
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,084 | — | |
| 2020 | 45,284 | 45.7% | |
| source:[3] | |||
| Race | Pop 2010[4] | Pop 2020[5] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 18,759 | 23,342 | 60.35% | 51.55% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3,497 | 4,448 | 11.25% | 9.82% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 84 | 76 | 0.27% | 0.17% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,691 | 3,051 | 5.44% | 6.74% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 27 | 19 | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Some other race (NH) | 79 | 479 | 0.25% | 1.06% |
| Two or more races/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 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45,284 people, 7,586 households, and 3,592 families residing in the CDP.[6]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 31,084 people, 6,738 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP.[7]
References
edit- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790–2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.