Clermont, Florida facts for kids
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Clermont, Florida
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Florida Citrus Tower in 2015
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| Motto(s):
"Choice of Champions"
"The Gem of the Hills" |
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Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
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 Clermont, Florida
Location in Florida
Clermont, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Incorporated (town) | June 9, 1891-May 25, 1895 |
| Reincorporated (city) | December 28, 1916 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.16 sq mi (49.61 km2) |
| • Land | 18.07 sq mi (46.79 km2) |
| • Water | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 43,021 |
| • Density | 2,381.32/sq mi (919.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
34711-34715
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-12925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0280563 |
Clermont is a city in Lake County, located in central Florida, United States. It is about 22 miles (35 km) west of Orlando and 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Leesburg. In 2020, the city had a population of 43,021 people.
Clermont is mostly a residential area. Its economy focuses on shops, hotels, and restaurants that cater to tourists. It is part of the larger Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. A famous landmark in Clermont is the Florida Citrus Tower, built in 1956.
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History of Clermont
The area where Clermont is now was first home to Native American tribes. Later, the first European settlers arrived in 1853.
Clermont was founded in 1884. It was named by A.F. Wrotnowski, who managed the Clermont Improvement Company. He named it after his birthplace in France. The town was officially recognized as a town from 1891 to 1895. It then became a city again on December 28, 1916.
For many years, the county's economy was based on growing oranges and other citrus fruits. This continued through the mid-1900s. Over time, tourism also became very important to the area.
From 2000 to 2010, the number of people living in Clermont grew a lot. This led to more businesses, including large retail stores. In 2010, a new shopping center called Clermont Landings opened. It brought 20 new shops and restaurants, plus the city's first movie theater.
Geography and Location
Clermont is located at coordinates 28°32′58″N 81°44′53″W / 28.54944°N 81.74806°W.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of 11.5 square miles (29.8 km2). About 10.5 square miles (27.2 km2) of this is land, and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) is water.
Clermont is in the northern part of the Lake Wales Ridge. This area has rolling hills, which are not common in Florida. Nearby, you can find the Clermont chain of lakes and Lake Apopka.
Climate in Clermont
The weather in Clermont features hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Clermont has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and plenty of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Clermont, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
91 (33) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
90 (32) |
102 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 83.4 (28.6) |
84.9 (29.4) |
87.9 (31.1) |
91.2 (32.9) |
94.7 (34.8) |
96.2 (35.7) |
96.6 (35.9) |
96.1 (35.6) |
94.5 (34.7) |
91.5 (33.1) |
87.2 (30.7) |
83.9 (28.8) |
97.6 (36.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 72.4 (22.4) |
75.3 (24.1) |
79.4 (26.3) |
85.0 (29.4) |
89.8 (32.1) |
92.2 (33.4) |
93.6 (34.2) |
93.2 (34.0) |
91.1 (32.8) |
86.1 (30.1) |
79.4 (26.3) |
74.5 (23.6) |
84.3 (29.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 60.7 (15.9) |
63.4 (17.4) |
67.5 (19.7) |
73.0 (22.8) |
78.3 (25.7) |
82.3 (27.9) |
83.8 (28.8) |
83.8 (28.8) |
82.1 (27.8) |
76.5 (24.7) |
68.8 (20.4) |
63.5 (17.5) |
73.6 (23.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 49.0 (9.4) |
51.5 (10.8) |
55.5 (13.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
66.7 (19.3) |
72.3 (22.4) |
74.0 (23.3) |
74.4 (23.6) |
73.2 (22.9) |
66.9 (19.4) |
58.2 (14.6) |
52.6 (11.4) |
63.0 (17.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 31.6 (−0.2) |
34.7 (1.5) |
40.6 (4.8) |
46.3 (7.9) |
56.9 (13.8) |
65.7 (18.7) |
69.1 (20.6) |
69.4 (20.8) |
66.3 (19.1) |
52.3 (11.3) |
42.5 (5.8) |
36.2 (2.3) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 18 (−8) |
17 (−8) |
25 (−4) |
37 (3) |
47 (8) |
51 (11) |
62 (17) |
62 (17) |
56 (13) |
38 (3) |
28 (−2) |
19 (−7) |
17 (−8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.84 (72) |
2.29 (58) |
3.20 (81) |
2.59 (66) |
3.54 (90) |
7.95 (202) |
7.44 (189) |
8.09 (205) |
5.39 (137) |
2.71 (69) |
1.81 (46) |
2.79 (71) |
50.64 (1,286) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.2 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 5.6 | 7.0 | 14.6 | 15.9 | 17.1 | 12.1 | 7.5 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 111.7 |
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People of Clermont (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 496 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,086 | 119.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,631 | 50.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,168 | 32.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,313 | 52.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,661 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,461 | 49.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,910 | 26.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,333 | 35.1% | |
| 2010 | 28,742 | 208.0% | |
| 2020 | 43,021 | 49.7% | |
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Population Changes
Clermont has grown a lot over the years. In 2010, there were 28,742 people living in the city. By 2020, the population had increased to 43,021.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 17,377 | 23,598 | 60.46% | 54.85% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3,852 | 5,250 | 13.40% | 12.20% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 87 | 105 | 0.30% | 0.24% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,185 | 1,913 | 4.12% | 4.45% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 18 | 35 | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Some other race (NH) | 360 | 787 | 1.25% | 1.83% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 761 | 2,006 | 2.65% | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5,102 | 9,327 | 17.75% | 21.68% |
| Total | 28,742 | 43,021 |
In 2010, the average income per person in Clermont was $24,952. The average income for a household was $45,980. The average home value was $227,510.
Education in Clermont
The public schools in Clermont are part of the Lake County Schools district.
Public Elementary Schools
- Clermont Elementary School
- Cypress Ridge Elementary School
- Grassy Lake Elementary
- Lost Lake Elementary School
- Minneola Elementary School
- Pine Ridge Elementary
- Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
Public Middle Schools
- Clermont Middle School
- East Ridge Middle School
- Windy Hill Middle School
Public High Schools
- East Ridge High School
- Lake Minneola High School
Other Schools
- Imagine South Lake Charter School (Charter school)
- Pinecrest Lakes Academy (Charter school)
- Real Life Christian Academy (Private school)
- The Key to Learning (Private school)
Higher Education
Lake-Sumter State College and the University of Central Florida share a campus in Clermont. This means students can take college classes there.
The Cooper Memorial Library
The Cooper Memorial Library in Clermont is a public library. It is managed by Lake-Sumter State College and the Lake County Library System.
The idea for a library in Clermont started in 1904. A salesman promised to donate books if the town helped him sell tickets to lectures. The lectures didn't fully happen, but the town used the money they had to start their own library. It began in Mrs. Payson Pierce's home. People paid 50 cents a year to borrow books.
The library's collection grew and moved several times. In 1914, the "Friends of the Library" group raised money to build a small, one-room library building on DeSoto Street. The land was donated by Alice Cooper. Volunteers from the Clermont Women's Club ran the library.
In the 1950s, the city took over the library. In 1980, a former bank building was bought for the library. Volunteers formed a human chain to pass books from the old building to the new one. In 1984, the building was made bigger. The Cooper Memorial Library joined the Lake County Library System in 1982 and has been a member ever since.
Fun Places to Visit
Downtown Clermont has many things to do. You can find restaurants, shops, and the local Art League. The City Center and City Hall are also downtown.
The western part of downtown is called Historic Village. Here, you can see old buildings like the Townsend House. This was the home of James and Sallie Townsend, who were the first African-American couple in Clermont. Another building, "Little Cooper," was moved to the Historic Village in 2009. It was fixed up to become a museum about local history. The South Lake County Historical Society and the City of Clermont take care of the Historic Village.
South Lake Hospital is the main hospital for the southern part of Lake County.
Clermont used to be home to the United States Triathlon National Training Center. This is where athletes would train for Duathlons, triathlons, and cross country races.
Waterfront Park is a great place to visit. It is located along Lake Minneola. The park has picnic areas, a swimming spot, fishing piers, and a playground. You can also rent paddle boards, kayaks, and bicycles. A fitness trail, which is part of a 40-mile system, runs through the park.
Getting Around (Transportation)
The main roads that go through Clermont are State Road 50 and U.S. Route 27.
You can also use public transportation called LakeXpress. It has routes along State Road 50 and goes south on US 27 towards Four Corners.
Famous People From Clermont
- Edmond Amateis, a sculptor and teacher
- Dale Barnstable, a retired professional basketball player
- Chimdi Chekwa, a former NFL cornerback
- Tra Blake, an NFL official
- Andrew DeClercq, a retired professional basketball player and coach
- Kate DiCamillo, a famous author of children's books
- Norm Duke, a professional bowler and Hall of Famer
- Ryan Dungey, a professional motocross racer
- Jahlane Forbes, a soccer player
- Tyson Gay, a sprinter
- Shane Greene, a professional baseball player
- Art Heyman, a former professional basketball player
- Peter Hooten, an actor
- Andy Jones, a former NFL wide receiver
- Mason Lamb, a soccer player
- Brandon Larracuente, an actor
- Kalup Linzy, a video and performance artist
- Greg Lloyd Jr., a former NFL linebacker
- Scott McLean, a former NFL football linebacker
- Marvin Musquin, a professional motocross racer
- Randy Pedersen, a professional bowler and Hall of Famer
- Cassidy Rae, an actor
- Rachel Recchia, a TV personality from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette
- Stephanie Samedy, a professional volleyball player
- Dean Saunders, an American politician
- Beulah Rebecca Hooks Hannah Tingley, a former politician
- Kaylin Whitney, an American track and field athlete
See also
In Spanish: Clermont (Florida) para niños
