Pittman, Florida facts for kids
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Pittman, Florida
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Northbound Florida SR 19 as it enters Pittman; June 2020.
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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 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 227 |
| • Density | 180.16/sq mi (69.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32702
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-57380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403424 |
Pittman is a small community in Lake County, Florida, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. However, it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 227 people lived there. Pittman is also part of the larger Orlando area, which includes cities like Kissimmee.
Where is Pittman Located?
Pittman is found in the northern part of Lake County. To its west is Marion County. To the east, you'll find Lake Dorr. The community is bordered to the north by the Ocala National Forest.
A main road, Florida State Road 19, goes right through Pittman. If you drive south on this road, you'll reach Eustis in about 11 miles. If you head north, you'll get to Palatka in about 52 miles.
How Big is Pittman?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Pittman community covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.29 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.26 square kilometers (1.26 square miles). A small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water. This means about 2.25% of Pittman's total area is water.
People in Pittman
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| 2020 | 227 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 192 people living in Pittman. These people lived in 69 different homes, and 58 of those were families. The population density was about 149.7 people per square mile. There were 85 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Pittman were White (83.85%). About 11.98% were African American. Some people were from other backgrounds (2.60%), and 1.56% were from two or more races. About 5.21% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 34.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66.7%) were married couples living together. About 15.9% of all homes were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older (10.1%). On average, about 2.78 people lived in each home.
The population in Pittman was spread out by age. About 23.4% were under 18 years old. Another 12.5% were between 18 and 24. About 23.4% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, 29.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 11.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Pittman was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Pittman (Florida) para niños
