Southchase, Florida facts for kids
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Southchase, Florida
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.92 sq mi (17.92 km2) |
| • Land | 6.92 sq mi (17.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,276 |
| • Density | 2,352.02/sq mi (908.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-67270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853287 |
Southchase is a community in Orange County, Florida, USA. It's called a census-designated place because it's a special area used for counting people, but it's not officially a city. In 2010, about 15,921 people lived here. Southchase is part of the larger Orlando area.
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Exploring Southchase Geography
Southchase is located at coordinates 28°23′26″N 81°22′49″W. This helps us find it on a map!
How Big is Southchase?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Southchase covers an area of about 17.7 square kilometers (or 6.9 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Southchase?
Let's look at the people who call Southchase home.
Population Growth in Southchase
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| 2020 | 16,276 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Southchase was 16,276 people. This shows a small increase from the 2010 census.
A Look at the Community in 2000
Back in the year 2000, there were 4,633 people living in Southchase. These people lived in 1,377 households, and 1,218 of these were families.
Diversity in Southchase
In 2000, the community was made up of people from many different backgrounds:
- About 59% were White.
- Around 14.5% were African American.
- About 9% were Asian.
- Around 11.5% were from other races.
- About 5% were from two or more races.
- A large group, about 33.8%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many households in Southchase had children under 18 living with them (52.1%). Most families (75%) were married couples. The average household had about 3.36 people.
The ages of people in Southchase in 2000 were:
- About 31.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 37% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The median age, which is the middle age of everyone, was 32 years.
See also
In Spanish: Southchase (Florida) para niños
