Dundee, Florida facts for kids
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Dundee, Florida
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| Town of Dundee | |
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The Dundee Town Hall and Library as seen in January 2022.
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Settled | 1911 |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Named for | Dundee, Scotland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.13 sq mi (31.41 km2) |
| • Land | 10.78 sq mi (27.91 km2) |
| • Water | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,235 |
| • Density | 485.76/sq mi (187.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33838
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-18550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406406 |
| Website | http://www.townofdundee.com |
Dundee is a town in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,235 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
A post office called Dundee has been in operation since 1912. The town was named after Dundee, in Scotland. Dundee was first settled in 1911, and incorporated as a town in 1925. On April 2, 2024, the town held a referendum on whether it should adopt city status, 68% voted for Dundee to remain a town, compared to 32% voting in favour of being a city.
Geography and climate
The exact coordinates for the Town of Dundee is located at 28°00′41″N 81°35′58″W / 28.01139°N 81.59944°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2), of which 3.9 square miles (10 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (8.82%) is water.
Dundee is located in the humid subtropical climate zone under (Köppen climate classification: Cfa).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 615 | — | |
| 1940 | 694 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,152 | 66.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,554 | 34.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,660 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,227 | 34.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,335 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,912 | 24.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,717 | 27.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,235 | 40.8% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,850 | 1,955 | 49.77% | 37.34% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 920 | 1,129 | 24.75% | 21.57% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 13 | 0.13% | 0.25% |
| Asian (NH) | 61 | 93 | 1.64% | 1.78% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Some other race (NH) | 18 | 64 | 0.48% | 1.22% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 70 | 171 | 1.88% | 3.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 792 | 1,808 | 21.31% | 34.54% |
| Total | 3,717 | 5,235 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,235 people, 1,416 households, and 1,218 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,717 people, 1,602 households, and 1,047 families residing in the town.
Transportation
The major roads running through Dundee are:
- US 27 – Located just west of town, this divided highway leads to Lake Wales and Haines City.
- SR 17 – This Scenic Highway goes through the center of town and provides an alternate route parallel to US 27 across eastern Polk County.
- SR 542 – Also called Dundee Road, it leads from downtown Dundee to US 27 and on westward, straight to downtown Winter Haven.
See also
In Spanish: Dundee (Florida) para niños
