Bay Hill, Florida facts for kids
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Bay Hill, Florida
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County Road 48 bridge heading east across the Withlacoochee River, at the Citrus-Sumter County Line in Bay Hill, Florida
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Location of Bay Hill in Orange County, Florida.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.43 sq mi (8.89 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.15 km2) |
| • Water | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,021 |
| • Density | 2,113.22/sq mi (816.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-04070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867112 |
Bay Hill is a special kind of community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 5,021 people lived there. Bay Hill is part of the larger Orlando area. You can find it in southwest Orange County, close to Lake Buena Vista and Windermere.
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Exploring Bay Hill's Location
Bay Hill covers a total area of about 8.89 square kilometers (3.43 square miles). Most of this area, about 6.15 square kilometers (2.38 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.74 square kilometers (1.06 square miles), is water. This means Bay Hill has some beautiful lakes or waterways within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Bay Hill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 5,346 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,177 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,884 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,021 | 2.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,177 people living in Bay Hill. They lived in 1,786 homes, with many of these being families. Most homes had married couples living together. About 39% of the homes had children under 18 years old.
The people living in Bay Hill come from many different backgrounds. This makes the community a diverse and interesting place. The average age of people in Bay Hill was 42 years old in 2000. This shows a mix of young people, adults, and seniors.
Learning in Bay Hill
Students living in Bay Hill attend schools that are part of Orange County Public Schools. This is the main school district for the area.
Elementary Schools
There are four elementary schools that serve different parts of Bay Hill:
- Palm Lake Elementary
- Dr. Phillips Elementary
- Bay Meadows Elementary
- Windermere Elementary
Middle Schools
Most students in Bay Hill go to Southwest Middle School. However, some students are zoned for Chain of Lakes Middle School.
High School
All high school students living in Bay Hill attend Dr. Phillips High School.
See also
In Spanish: Bay Hill para niños
