Orlo Vista, Florida facts for kids
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Orlo Vista, Florida
Orlovista CDP
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Incorporated (city) | 1927 |
| Unincorporated | 1929 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,806 |
| • Density | 3,702.94/sq mi (1,429.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32811
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| Area code(s) | 407, 321, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-53100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288244 |
Orlo Vista is a community in Orange County, Florida, in the United States. It's not an official city with its own government. Instead, it's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government defines it as an area for counting people.
Even though the U.S. Postal Service uses the spelling "Orlo Vista," you might see it spelled Orlovista on some official maps. In 2020, about 6,806 people lived in Orlo Vista. It's part of the larger Orlando area.
The name "Orlo Vista" is a mix of two words: "Orlando" and "vista." "Vista" means a beautiful view, so the name suggests a nice view near Orlando.
Where is Orlo Vista?
Orlo Vista is located in central Florida. It covers an area of about 1.88 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
The community has clear boundaries. To the north is West Colonial Drive. Pine Hills Road is on the east. Old Winter Garden Road and Carter Street mark the southern edge, near the city of Orlando. Hiawassee Road is on the west.
Who Lives in Orlo Vista?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 6,474 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,990 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,047 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,123 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,806 | 11.2% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 6,806 people live in Orlo Vista. The population has grown over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 6,123 people, and in 2000, there were 6,047.
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 59% of residents were White, and about 27% were African American. There were also people of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. About 15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Orlo Vista in 2000 was 32 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows it's a community with many families and young people.
See also
In Spanish: Orlovista para niños
