Lake Helen, Florida facts for kids
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Lake Helen, Florida
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| City of Lake Helen | |
| Motto(s):
"The Gem of 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 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.72 sq mi (12.23 km2) |
| • Land | 4.55 sq mi (11.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,842 |
| • Density | 624.07/sq mi (240.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32744
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-38025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285248 |
| Website | http://www.lakehelen.org/ |
Lake Helen is a small city in Volusia County, Florida, in the United States. It's part of a larger area that includes cities like Deltona and Daytona Beach. In 2020, about 2,842 people lived there. The city was officially formed in 1888.
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Exploring Lake Helen's Location
Lake Helen is located in Florida. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 28°59′0″N 81°13′58″W / 28.98333°N 81.23278°W.
Land and Water Area
The city covers a total area of about 4.72 square miles (12.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.55 square miles (11.8 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Lake Helen's Climate
Lake Helen has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the city experiences hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, but can sometimes be cool.
Population and People of Lake Helen
The number of people living in Lake Helen has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 203 | — | |
| 1910 | 646 | 218.2% | |
| 1920 | 978 | 51.4% | |
| 1930 | 850 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 587 | −30.9% | |
| 1950 | 926 | 57.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,096 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,303 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,047 | 57.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,344 | 14.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,743 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,624 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,842 | 8.3% | |
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Recent Population Changes
In 2010, Lake Helen had 2,624 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 2,842 people. This shows a small increase in the number of people calling Lake Helen home.
Diversity in Lake Helen
The city is home to people from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White (81.63%). Other groups included Black or African American (6.83%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.90%). A smaller number of people identified as Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, or two or more races.
Lake Helen in Pop Culture
Lake Helen was once featured in a TV show. An episode of WCW Monday Nitro, a professional wrestling show, showed a home video filmed in Lake Helen. In the video, some wrestlers were driving through the city. They even showed the city's name on a building.
Famous People from Lake Helen
One notable person from Lake Helen is Isiah C. Smith. He was born in the city and became a well-known civil rights attorney and leader.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Helen para niños
