Alafaya, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alafaya, Florida
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Location of Alafaya in Orange County, Florida.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.33 sq mi (81.15 km2) |
| • Land | 30.64 sq mi (79.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 92,452 |
| • Density | 3,017.36/sq mi (1,164.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32816, 32820, 32825, 32826, 32828, 32831, 32833, 32834, 32878
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| Area codes | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-00410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2085182 |
Alafaya is a special kind of community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 92,452 people lived in Alafaya. It's part of the larger Greater Orlando area, which includes cities like Orlando, Kissimmee, and Sanford. Alafaya is well-known for being close to the University of Central Florida (UCF), a very large university. It's also near popular neighborhoods like Avalon Park and Waterford Lakes.
Where is Alafaya Located?
Alafaya is found in the eastern part of Orange County, Florida. It's mostly south of a major road called Florida State Road 50. The center of Alafaya is about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) east of downtown Orlando.
The area of Alafaya covers about 31.33 square miles (81.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Alafaya?
Alafaya has grown quite a bit! In 2010, about 78,113 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 92,452. This means more people are choosing to call Alafaya home.
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| 2010 | 78,113 | — | |
| 2020 | 92,452 | 18.4% | |
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Alafaya is a very diverse place, with people from many different backgrounds. Here's a quick look at the population in 2020:
- About 38% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 10% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 8% were Asian (not Hispanic).
- A large group, about 38.5%, were Hispanic or Latino (this group can be of any race).
- There were also smaller numbers of Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and people of two or more races.
In 2021, the average income for a household in Alafaya was about $85,056 per year. Most homes in Alafaya have computers and fast internet connections. This shows that many people in Alafaya are connected to the digital world.
About 63.6% of homes in Alafaya are owned by the people who live in them. The average value of these homes was around $307,900 in 2020.
Many adults in Alafaya are well-educated. In 2020, almost 93% of people aged 25 and older had finished high school. Also, about 45% of them had earned a college degree or higher.
A fun fact about Alafaya is that it has one of the largest populations of Palestinian Americans in the United States!
Schools in Alafaya
Alafaya is home to several schools, serving students from elementary to high school. These schools help the community's young people get a great education.
- Timber Creek High School
- Discovery Middle School
- Legacy Middle School
- Avalon Middle School
- Castle Creek Elementary
- Sunrise Elementary School
- Waterford Elementary School
- Timber Springs Middle School
- Timber Lakes Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Alafaya para niños
