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Encyclopedia > Winter Garden, Florida
Downtown Winter Garden on the West Orange Trail, with Plant Street at left.
Downtown Winter Garden on the West Orange Trail, with Plant Street at left.

Winter Garden is a suburb located 14 miles west of downtown Orlando in western Orange County, Florida. As of 2003, the city had a total population of 22,881. The population will continue to grow at an extremely quick rate as new housing communities are built. The Orlando metro area is predicted to grow faster than any United States metro area throughout the first quarter of the 21st century. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1920x1382, 402 KB) Taken June 17, 2005. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1920x1382, 402 KB) Taken June 17, 2005. ... The West Orange Trail is a multi-use trail owned by Orange County Parks and Recreation in Orange County, Florida. ... Skyline of Orlando at night, from across Lake Eola The city of Orlando is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. ... Orange County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Geography

Winter Garden is located at 28°33'37" North, 81°35'3" West (28.560328, -81.584069)1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.3 km² (12.1 mi²). 31.2 km² (12.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.17% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...


Winter Garden is bordered on the south by the exclusive town of Windermere, on the east by Ocoee, on the west by Lake County, and on the north by Lake Apopka.


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,351 people, 5,380 households, and 3,663 families residing in the city. The population density is 459.4/km² (1,190.2/mi²). There are 5,861 housing units at an average density of 187.6/km² (486.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 76.60% White, 13.25% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.45% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. 17.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race (U.S. Census) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 5,380 households out of which 33.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% are married couples living together, 14.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are non-families. 25.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 3.11. Marriage is a relationship and bond between individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37.1 years. For every 100 females there are 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $41,858. 12.0% of the population and 10.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Transportation

State Road 50 (W. Colonial Dr) bisects the city into northern and southern sections. The portion south of State Road 50, formerly occupied by orange groves and farmland, has recently been the site of the development of numerous large-scale communities, including Stoneybrook West, Stonecrest, and Wintermere Pointe. A disparity exists between these new affluent residents, many of whom have moved from South Florida, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and the New York metropolitan area, and longtime residents, many of whom are much less well-off. Location of metropolitan area in the state of Florida Major cities Miami, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida Area  - Total  - Water 15,896 km² (6,137 mi²) 2,621 km² (1,011 mi²) 16. ... Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary on the western coast of Florida. ... The Jacksonville skyline and the Acosta Bridge. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki (R) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or hubs. ...


The toll-restricted Western Beltway (SR 429) is currently being constructed. When completed in late 2006, it will link I-4 near mile marker 58 in Osceola County with the Florida Turnpike and the northern suburbs of Orlando.


Shopping

Winter Garden Village at Fowler's Grove may soon be built on the northeast corner of the intersection of CR-535, SR-429, and Stoneybrook West Parkway. This project, which would provide 1.4 million square feet of dining and retail stores, is slated to be complete by 2007.


External links

The Winter Garden Heritage Museum, originally a station on the Orange Belt Railway (later part of the ACL).
The Winter Garden Heritage Museum, originally a station on the Orange Belt Railway (later part of the ACL).

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Winter Garden, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (787 words)
Winter Garden is a city and suburb located 14 miles west of downtown Orlando in western Orange County, Florida.
Winter Garden is bordered on the south by the town of Windermere, on the east by Ocoee, on the west by Lake County, and on the north by Lake Apopka.
Winter Garden Village at Fowler's Grove is under construction on the northeast corner of the intersection of CR-535, SR-429, and Stoneybrook West Parkway.
Winter Garden Florida (892 words)
Winter Garden is located on the southeast shore of Lake Apopka, about 14 miles west of downtown Orlando, which offers easy access to the Orlando International Airport, railroad service through downtown Winter Garden, the convenience of Highway 50, the ease of East-West Expressway and the Florida Turnpike.
In the 1930's, Winter Garden had garnered a reputation as a premier bass fishing destination, owing to the abundant population of fish in nearby Lake Apopka.
Among the highlights along the trail are a xeriscape/butterfly garden about a mile east of the Oakland Outpost, the Winter Garden Historical Museum and some picturesque views of Lake Apopka.
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