DeLand Southwest, Florida facts for kids
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DeLand Southwest, Florida
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Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Volusia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,056 |
| • Density | 1,728.31/sq mi (667.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32720
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-16937 |
DeLand Southwest is a small community in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is an unincorporated place, which means it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau has defined it as a special area just for counting people during the national census. In 2020, about 1,056 people lived in DeLand Southwest.
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Where is DeLand Southwest?
DeLand Southwest is located in the state of Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 29 degrees, 0 minutes, 33 seconds North and 81 degrees, 18 minutes, 35 seconds West.
The community covers a small area. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 1.6 square kilometers (or 0.61 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in DeLand Southwest?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about the people living in places like DeLand Southwest every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are changing.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the number of people living in DeLand Southwest has changed:
- In 2000, there were 1,169 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,052.
- In 2020, it was 1,056 people.
Community Makeup in 2020
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in DeLand Southwest. This helps us see the mix of cultures and backgrounds in the community.
- Most people, about 60.61%, identified as Black or African American.
- About 13.64% of the people identified as White.
- A growing number of people, about 21.40%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
- Smaller groups included Asian people (0.85%), Native American or Alaska Native people (0.28%), and people of two or more races (2.27%).
