Dr. Phillips, Florida facts for kids
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Dr. Phillips, Florida
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Westbound West Sand Lake Road as it enters Dr. Phillips
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Named for | Dr. Philip Phillips |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.72 sq mi (12.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Water | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,328 |
| • Density | 3,622.69/sq mi (1,398.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-17725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867136 |
Dr. Phillips is a special area in Orange County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's a community that isn't officially a city or town, but the government still collects information about it.
Dr. Phillips is a suburb of Orlando. This means it's a residential area near a big city. It's part of the larger Orlando area. In 2020, about 12,328 people lived there.
The area is named after Dr. Philip Phillips. He was a very important person in Central Florida because he owned many citrus groves. He helped create new ways to process and package orange juice. By the 1920s, he owned thousands of acres of land across nine counties in Central Florida. This huge area included places like Bay Hill and Turkey Lake Park.
Geography of Dr. Phillips
Dr. Phillips covers a total area of about 12.6 square kilometers (4.72 square miles). A large part of this area is land, about 8.8 square kilometers (3.40 square miles). The rest, about 3.8 square kilometers (1.31 square miles), is water. This means there are lakes or other water bodies in the area.
Population and People
The number of people living in Dr. Phillips has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 7,963 | — | |
| 2000 | 9,548 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 10,981 | 15.0% | |
| 2020 | 12,328 | 12.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 9,548 people living in Dr. Phillips. Most people lived in families, with many married couples and children.
The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, but there were also African American, Asian, and Native American people. About 8.36% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
By 2010, the population had grown to 10,981 people. The community continued to be diverse, with many different groups of people making Dr. Phillips their home.
Schools in Dr. Phillips
The schools in the Dr. Phillips area are part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) system. This means they are public schools managed by the county.
There are three elementary schools that serve different parts of Dr. Phillips:
- Dr. Phillips Elementary
- Bay Meadows Elementary
- Sand Lake Elementary
For middle school, students in Dr. Phillips attend Southwest Middle School. After middle school, students go to Dr. Phillips High School. This high school serves the entire Dr. Phillips community.
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