Minneola, Florida facts for kids
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Minneola, Florida
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| City of Minneola | |
City hall
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Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2) |
| • Land | 11.13 sq mi (28.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,843 |
| • Density | 1,243.42/sq mi (480.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34715
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-45900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404273 |
Minneola is a city located in Lake County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Orlando metropolitan area. The city is famous for the Minneola tangelo, a type of citrus fruit named after it. In 2020, the city had a population of 13,843 people.
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City Location and Size
Minneola is found at these coordinates: 28°34′41″N 81°44′49″W / 28.578027°N 81.746885°W. The city covers a total area of about 11.47 square miles (29.70 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.13 square miles, is land. The remaining 0.33 square miles (5.26%) is water.
Minneola's Population Over Time
This table shows how Minneola's population has grown over many years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 185 | — | |
| 1940 | 269 | 45.4% | |
| 1950 | 399 | 48.3% | |
| 1960 | 684 | 71.4% | |
| 1970 | 878 | 28.4% | |
| 1980 | 851 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,515 | 78.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,435 | 258.7% | |
| 2010 | 9,403 | 73.0% | |
| 2020 | 13,843 | 47.2% | |
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Who Lives in Minneola?
This table shows the different groups of people living in Minneola, based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses. It helps us understand the city's diverse community.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 5,944 | 7,384 | 63.21% | 53.34% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 970 | 1,494 | 10.32% | 10.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 32 | 32 | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Asian (NH) | 228 | 576 | 2.42% | 4.16% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 14 | 0.02% | 0.10% |
| Some other race (NH) | 89 | 153 | 0.95% | 1.11% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 230 | 679 | 2.45% | 4.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,908 | 3,511 | 20.29% | 25.36% |
| Total | 9,403 | 13,843 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, the city had 13,843 people living in 3,617 households. Out of these, 2,959 were families. In 2010, there were 9,403 people, 3,107 households, and 2,399 families.
Famous People from Minneola
Minneola has been home to some well-known individuals:
- Ryan Villopoto – A champion in supercross and motocross racing.
- Richard Garvie – A professional stock car driver.
Education in Minneola
Public schools in the Minneola area are managed by Lake County Schools. They work to provide education for students in the city.
Healthcare Services
A new hospital, AdventHealth Minneola, began construction on December 14, 2023. This will provide important healthcare services to the community.
See also
In Spanish: Minneola (Florida) para niños
