Casselberry, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Casselberry, Florida
City
City of Casselberry
Casselberry City Hall
Seal
Motto(s):  "The Community-Minded City"
Location in Seminole County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Map
Country	United States of America
State	Florida
County	Seminole
Incorporated (town)	October 10th, 1940
Incorporated (city)	July 25th, 1965
Government
• Type	Commission–Manager
Area
• Total	7.51 sq mi (19.46 km2)
• Land	6.97 sq mi (18.05 km2)
• Water	0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2)
Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	28,794
• Density	4,131.73/sq mi (1,595.36/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	32707
Area code(s)	321, 407, 689
FIPS code	12-11050
GNIS feature ID	0280117
Website	www.casselberry.org

Casselberry is a city located in Seminole County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Orlando area. In 2020, about 28,794 people lived there.

Geography

Casselberry is located in Florida at about 28.66 degrees North and 81.32 degrees West.

The city covers a total area of about 7.1 square miles (18.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.7 square miles (17.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.

Casselberry is known for having more than 30 lakes and ponds. Some of the biggest ones include Lake Howell, the Triplet Chain of Lakes, Lake Kathryn, and Lake Concord.

North Triplet Lake in Casselberry, Florida

Climate

The weather in Casselberry is usually hot and humid during the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

History

Long before Europeans settled in the 1800s, Native American groups lived in the area that is now Casselberry.

Workers picking ferns in the early 1950s.

Casselberry started as part of a larger community called Fern Park. On October 10, 1940, the people living there decided to officially make it its own town. They called it the "Town of Casselberry." One main reason they did this was to avoid paying property taxes.

Later, on July 25, 1965, the town officially became the "City of Casselberry." A few years after that, in 1976, the citizens of Casselberry voted to start paying property taxes again.

People and Population

In 2020, Casselberry had 28,794 people living in the city. There were 12,092 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.

In 2010, the city had 26,241 people. About 23.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many different groups of people call Casselberry home.

The average income for a household in the city in 2010 was about $44,807.

Education

Students in Casselberry attend schools that are part of Seminole County Public Schools. Here are some of the public schools located right in Casselberry:

Public Elementary Schools

• Casselberry Elementary School
• Red Bug Elementary School
• Sterling Park Elementary School

K-12 Public School

• South Seminole Academy of Leadership, Law & Advanced Studies (This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade!)

Parks and Fun

The City of Casselberry has many parks, with 17 different spots for outdoor fun! These parks range from small neighborhood places to larger areas for sports and activities. Some of the parks include:

The city is also planning to build a skatepark. Many citizens have asked for a skatepark for over two years, and the city is working to make it happen.

Sports

Casselberry used to have a place called Seminole Speedway. It was open from 1945 to 1954. People would go there to watch exciting races with stock cars, modified cars, and even motorcycles!

Famous People

Many interesting people have connections to Casselberry, including:

• Jimmy Boyle (born 1967), a music producer and musician.
• Nick Calathes (born 1989), a basketball player who has played for teams like the Memphis Grizzlies.
• Pat Calathes (born 1985), also a basketball player, who has played for teams in Israel and Greece.
• Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000), a famous actress and inventor.
• Robert James Miller (1983-2008), a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor.
• Chandler Parsons (born 1988), a former NBA basketball player.
• Kirsten Storms (born 1984), an actress who lived in Casselberry when she was a child.
• Dahvie Vanity (born 1984), a singer.

See also

In Spanish: Casselberry para niños