Samsula-Spruce Creek, Florida facts for kids
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Samsula-Spruce Creek, Florida
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Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Volusia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.82 sq mi (43.58 km2) |
| • Land | 16.81 sq mi (43.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,877 |
| • Density | 290.18/sq mi (112.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-63362 |
Samsula-Spruce Creek is a special kind of community in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 4,877 people lived here. Even though many families live in Samsula-Spruce Creek, it's mostly known for its farms. It is located west of the cities of Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach.
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Where is Samsula-Spruce Creek Located?
Samsula-Spruce Creek is found at a specific spot on the map: 29 degrees, 3 minutes, 41 seconds North and 81 degrees, 3 minutes, 11 seconds West. This helps people find its exact location.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, this area covers about 45.2 square kilometers (or 17.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 45.1 square kilometers (17.4 square miles), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. This means it's mostly dry land.
Who Lives in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
The number of people living in Samsula-Spruce Creek changes over time. In 2010, there were 5,047 people. By 2020, the population was 4,877.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 4,877 people living in the area. There were 1,953 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,511 were families. The area had about 94.5 people per square kilometer (244.9 people per square mile).
Most people in Samsula-Spruce Creek were White (97.13%). A smaller number were African American (0.33%), Native American (0.33%), or Asian (0.82%). About 1.76% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino background. Many residents had ancestors from Germany (21.1%), England (17.1%), Ireland (9.1%), or Italy (6.1%). About 7.8% said they were simply "American."
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 25.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68.7%) were married couples living together. About 5.5% were led by a female without a husband present. About 22.6% of households were not families.
Some people lived alone; this was true for 16.7% of all households. About 6.5% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.50 people in each household and 2.79 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population of Samsula-Spruce Creek includes people of all ages. About 19.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 5.5% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 33.9%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 19.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 46 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 98.1 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Samsula-Spruce Creek was about $59,427 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $68,101 per year. The average income for each person was about $33,084.
See also
In Spanish: Samsula-Spruce Creek para niños
