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Maitland, Florida

City

Maitland station

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Motto(s):

A Community For Life

U.S. Census map

Florida

Orange

Incorporated (Town)

July 17, 1885

Incorporated (City)

June 1, 1959

Area

• Total

6.48 sq mi (16.78 km²)

• Land

5.36 sq mi (13.88 km²)

• Water

1.12 sq mi (2.89 km²)

Elevation

75 ft (23 m)

Population

(2020)

• Total

19,543

• Estimate

(2021)

18,959

• Density

3,646.08/sq mi (1,407.78/km²)

Time zone

UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))

• Summer (DST)

UTC-4 (EDT)

ZIP codes

32751, 32794

Area code(s)

407, 689

FIPS code

12-42575

GNIS feature ID

2405000

Maitland is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Greater Orlando area. In 2020, about 19,543 people lived there.

Maitland has a rich history, which you can explore at the Maitland Historical Museum. The city also has the Maitland Art Center, known for its unique buildings. You can also visit the Maitland Telephone Museum and the William H. Waterhouse House Museum. These places are now managed by the Art & History Museums of Maitland. A SunRail train station is located in Maitland on Highway 17–92. The city gets its name from Fort Maitland.

History of Maitland, Florida

Maitland is one of the oldest towns in central Florida. Long ago, the Timucuan Native Americans lived in this area.

Early Beginnings and Naming

The town was named after a nearby lake. This lake honored Captain William Seton Maitland. He was a soldier who fought in the Second Seminole War. He died in the battle of Wahoo Swamp.

In 1838, a small military outpost was built. It was on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga. This lake is now known as Lake Maitland. This happened during the Second Seminole War.

Growth After the Civil War

After the American Civil War, new people moved to the area. Christopher Columbus Beasley was one of the first permanent settlers. He arrived at Lake Maitland in 1871. A post office opened in his home on January 2, 1872. A small town began to grow around this post office.

In the late 1800s, the area became known for growing citrus fruits.

A street corner in Lake Maitland, around 1926

Becoming a Town and City

Lake Maitland officially became a town in 1885. It was the third town in Orange County to do so. At first, Lake Maitland was a quiet, rural village. Its streets were lined with large oak trees.

In the mid-1920s, the town started to modernize quickly. This happened as Orlando's growth reached Maitland. Many new houses and roads were built during this time. In 1959, Maitland officially became a city.

Historical Places in Maitland

Maitland is a suburb of Orlando. The city has a "historical corridor" with old homes. These homes are still standing and lived in today. They are found in the Lake Lily-Lake Catherine area.

Some of these old buildings are over 100 years old. They include the "Church of the Good Shepherd" (built in 1883). Also, there's the "William H. Waterhouse House" (1884). The Maitland Public Library (1907) and the "Maitland Art Center" (1937) are also historic.

Maitland has always been a popular vacation spot. This is because of its nice weather and many lakes. People enjoy boating on these lakes.

Geography and Lakes of Maitland

Maitland is located at 28°37′37″N 81°22′1″W / 28.62694°N 81.36694°W / 28.62694; -81.36694.

The city covers about 6.48 square miles (16.78 square kilometers). About 5.36 square miles (13.88 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 1.12 square miles (2.89 square kilometers), is water.

Maitland has 21 lakes in total. The biggest one is Lake Maitland, which is 451 acres.

Maitland has many lakes, including Lake Lily shown here.

Population and People of Maitland

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1900	136	—
1910	157	15.4%
1920	172	9.6%
1930	511	197.1%
1940	463	−9.4%
1950	889	92.0%
1960	3,570	301.6%
1970	7,157	100.5%
1980	8,763	22.4%
1990	9,110	4.0%
2000	12,019	31.9%
2010	15,751	31.1%
2020	19,543	24.1%
2022 (est.)	19,356	22.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Maitland's population has grown a lot over the years. In 1900, only 136 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 19,543.

Diversity in Maitland

The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial makeup of Maitland in 2020:

**Maitland racial composition**
Race	Pop 2010	Pop 2020	% 2010	% 2020
White	11,595	12,360	73.61%	63.25%
Black or African American	1,657	2,194	10.52%	11.23%
Native American or Alaska Native	17	24	0.11%	0.12%
Asian	538	881	3.42%	4.51%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	5	4	0.03%	0.02%
Some other race	35	249	0.22%	1.27%
Two or more races/Multiracial	262	771	1.66%	3.95%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1,642	3,060	10.42%	15.66%
Total	15,751	19,543

Households and Families

In 2020, there were 7,510 households in Maitland. About 22.1% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together (44.6%).

The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.93 people.

Age and Income

In 2020, about 23.7% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the city was 36.6 years.

The median income for a household in Maitland was $79,821. For families, the median income was $100,978.

Economy and Jobs in Maitland

Maitland SunRail station

The Maitland Center was created in 1982. It is located next to Interstate 4. Today, this area has over 400 businesses. It also has more than 45 office buildings.

Worldwide Brands has its main office in Maitland.

Major Employers

Other important employers in the area include:

Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Fidelity Integrated Financial Solutions
Charles Schwab Corporation
The Timothy Plan, an investing company.

Transportation

SunRail is a regional commuter rail service. It has a passenger rail station in Maitland. The first part of the system opened on May 1, 2014.

Culture and Fun in Maitland

Maitland is home to the Enzian Theater. This is Central Florida's only full-time independent movie theater. It also hosts the Florida Film Festival.

Museums and Art

Maitland is also home to the Art & History Museums – Maitland. This includes the Maitland Art Center. It is a National Historic Landmark because of its unique buildings. These buildings look like Mayan Revival architecture and Fantasy architecture.

Other museums include:

The Maitland Historical Museum
The Maitland Telephone Museum
The William H. Waterhouse House Museum
The Carpentry Shop Museum

Maitland also has The Roth Family Jewish Community Center. It is a center for Jewish life in Orlando. It welcomes people from all backgrounds.

Sports and Recreation

In August 2005, the Maitland Little League team did very well. They made it to the semifinals of the 2005 Little League World Series.

Education in Maitland

Orange County Public Schools manages the public schools in Maitland.

Public Schools

Dommerich Elementary School
Lake Sybelia Elementary School
Maitland Middle School

Private Schools

Maitland Montessori School
Jewish Academy of Orlando
Orangewood Christian School
Park Maitland School
King of Kings Lutheran School (K3–8)

Higher Education

For older students, there are also universities:

Everglades University
University of Phoenix-Orlando

Places to Visit in Maitland

Maitland Art Center

Maitland has many interesting places to visit:

Maitland Art Center
Enzian Theater
Lake Maitland
William H. Waterhouse House
Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando
Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Howell Branch Nature Preserve and Park
Lake Lily – This is where the Maitland Art Festival takes place.
Lake Minnehaha
Lake Sybelia
Maitland Community Park
Maitland Farmer's Market
Quinn Strong Park

Images for kids

Maitland station
Map of Maitland in Orange County
U.S. Census map of Maitland
City of Maitland Logo