Conway, Florida facts for kids
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Conway, Florida
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,596 |
| • Density | 4,015.36/sq mi (1,550.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-14050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0280727 |
Conway is a special kind of community in Orange County, Florida, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place," which means it's a recognized area for counting people. But it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 13,596 people lived in Conway. It's part of the larger Orlando area, which includes nearby cities like Kissimmee and Sanford.
Conway was first settled in the 1850s. It became an important place in the early 1900s. One of the very first paved roads in Orange County was the brick Conway Road. This road connected Orlando to Conway.
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Where is Conway Located?
Conway is found in the state of Florida. Its exact location is 28°29′52″N 81°19′59″W / 28.49778°N 81.33306°W.
The area of Conway is about 9.4 km2 (3.6 sq mi). Most of this area is land, around 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi). A smaller part, about 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi), is water. This water makes up about 4.7% of Conway's total area.
How Many People Live in Conway?
Conway has grown and changed over the years. Here's how its population has been counted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 8,642 | — | |
| 1980 | 24,027 | 178.0% | |
| 1990 | 13,159 | −45.2% | |
| 2000 | 14,394 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 13,467 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 13,596 | 1.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 14,394 people living in Conway. These people lived in 5,267 homes. About 4,034 of these were families.
Who Lives in Conway?
In 2000, most people in Conway were White (90.20%). There were also African American (2.56%), Native American (0.29%), and Asian (1.97%) residents. A small number of people were Pacific Islander (0.06%). About 2.67% of residents were from other backgrounds, and 2.26% were from two or more backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino heritage made up 11.54% of the population.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes in Conway in 2000, about 36.9% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.6%) were married couples living together. About 11.0% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present. And 23.4% were not families.
About 17.2% of all homes had just one person living there. And 6.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.73 people in each home and 3.08 people in each family.
Age Groups
The people in Conway come from all age groups. In 2000:
- 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 6.5% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.9% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.2% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.0% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Conway was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 96.7 males.
See also
- In Spanish: Conway (Florida) para niños
