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Poinciana, Florida
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 Poinciana, Florida
Location in Florida
Poinciana, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Osceola, Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.94 sq mi (188.91 km2) |
| • Land | 71.87 sq mi (186.14 km2) |
| • Water | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69,309 |
| • Density | 964.41/sq mi (372.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
34758, 34759
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| Area code(s) | 407, 689, 321, 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-57900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403432 |
Poinciana (pronounced poyn-see-AN-uh) is a community in Florida, USA. It is located in both Osceola and Polk counties. Poinciana is considered a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town.
Poinciana is part of the larger Greater Orlando area. In 2020, about 69,309 people lived there.
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Getting Around Poinciana: Transportation Options
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Poinciana has several ways for people to travel. U.S. Highway 17/92, also known as the Orange Blossom Trail, goes through the northern part of the community.
New Roads and Train Service
The Poinciana Parkway (State Road 538) is a toll road that opened in 2016. It helps connect Poinciana more directly to Interstate 4, a major highway.
Poinciana is also the last stop for the SunRail train system. The Poinciana station opened in 2018. It's in northern Poinciana, close to where Orange Blossom Trail and Poinciana Boulevard meet.
Local Bus Services
For local travel, the Lynx bus network provides service. Buses run from central Poinciana to nearby cities like Kissimmee and Haines City.
Where is Poinciana? Geography and Location
Poinciana is located southwest of Kissimmee. It is about 14 miles (22.5 km) east of Haines City.
The area covers about 35.3 square miles (91.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.1 square miles (90.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest is water.
How Poinciana is Organized: Subdivisions and Villages
Poinciana was planned as a large community with different sections. It is divided into 10 "Villages." Each village has its own local group that works with the main group, called the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV).
- Four villages are in Osceola County.
- Six villages are in Polk County.
The APV helps manage the community. It makes sure everyone follows the rules for living in the area. Solivita, a community for people aged 55 and older, used to be part of the APV but is now separate.
Some other neighborhoods like Bellalago and Brighton Lakes are near Poinciana. They were planned as part of the original Poinciana area but later became separate communities.
A Look Back: The History of Poinciana
Poinciana was first planned in the 1960s. The idea was to create a place for people to retire. The first homes were built in 1973, near the Poinciana Golf and Racquet Club.
Growth and Development
By 1994, only about 8,000 people lived in Poinciana. However, the community has grown very quickly since then.
Recently, new shopping centers and other buildings have been developed. This helps support the growing number of people living in Poinciana. For example, Poinciana Lakes Plaza is a new shopping center being built at Cypress Parkway and Marigold Avenue.
Who Lives in Poinciana? Demographics
Poinciana has seen a lot of growth in its population over the years.
| Year | Population |
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| 2000 | 13,647 |
| 2010 | 53,193 |
| 2020 | 69,309 |
Population Details from Recent Censuses
In 2020, there were 69,309 people living in Poinciana. There were 19,754 households and 15,633 families.
The population is very diverse. Many different racial and ethnic groups live in Poinciana. In 2020, about 54.77% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Learning in Poinciana: Schools and Education
Poinciana has many schools for students of all ages.
Schools in Osceola County
- Pre-Kindergarten Schools:
* Liberty High School (offers Pre-K) * Poinciana 247 Pre-K & V.P.K. (Private) * Poinciana Christian Preparatory School (K-12) (Private) * Reedy Creek Elementary (offers Pre-K)
- Elementary Schools:
* Bellalago Academy (K-8) * Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana (K-8) * Chestnut Elementary (CES) * Deerwood Elementary (DWE) * Koa Elementary * Poinciana Academy Of Fine Arts (PAFA) * Reedy Creek Elementary (RCES) * Mater Brighton Lakes Academy
- Middle Schools:
* Bellalago Academy * Discovery Intermediate (DIS) * Horizon Middle (HMS) * Mater Brighton Lakes Academy (MBLA)
- High Schools:
* Poinciana High School (PHS) * New Dimensions (NDHS) (public charter high school) * Liberty High School (LHS)
- Colleges:
* Valencia College (started offering classes in 2017)
Schools in Polk County
- Elementary Schools:
* Palmetto Elementary (Pre-K to 5th grade) * Laurel Elementary (Up to 4th grade)
- Middle Schools:
* Lake Marion Creek Middle School (6th–8th grade) (LMC)
Famous People from Poinciana
- The professional wrestler Rikishi lives in Poinciana.
Reading and Resources: Libraries
- The Poinciana Branch Library is part of the Osceola library system.
Images for kids
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A SunRail Commuter Train at Poinciana Station
See also
In Spanish: Poinciana (Florida) para niños
