Taft, Florida facts for kids
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Taft, 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 |
| Incorporated (town) | 1912 |
| Unincorporated | August 1, 1933 |
| Named for | William Howard Taft |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,221 |
| • Density | 2,257.11/sq mi (871.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32824
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| Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-70525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291991 |
Taft is a small community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area defined for counting people by the government. Taft is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 2,221 people lived in Taft. It is part of the larger Orlando area, which is called the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. This simply means it's part of a big region that includes Orlando and nearby cities.
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Where is Taft Located?
Taft is located in Florida at these coordinates: 28°25′44″N 81°22′4″W / 28.42889°N 81.36778°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Taft covers a total area of about 2.55 square kilometers (0.98 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.00 square kilometers, is water.
How Many People Live in Taft?
Taft has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1915 | 216 | — |
| 1920 | 259 | +19.9% |
| 1925 | 382 | +47.5% |
| 1930 | 296 | −22.5% |
| 2020 | 2,221 | +650.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census Florida Department of Agriculture Source: |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,938 people living in Taft. These people lived in 678 different homes. About 463 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 733 people per square kilometer. This means that for every square kilometer of land, there were about 733 people living there.
Who Lives in Taft?
The people in Taft come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents (about 84.88%) were White. Other groups included African American (6.66%), Native American (1.08%), and Asian (1.70%). Some people (4.70%) were from other racial backgrounds, and a small number (0.62%) identified with two or more races.
About 15.38% of the people in Taft were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes in Taft in 2000:
- About 29.4% had children under 18 living there.
- 42.6% were married couples living together.
- 17.8% were homes where a mother lived with her children, but without a husband.
- About 19.2% of homes were people living alone.
- Only 4.7% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
On average, there were about 2.86 people in each home and 3.20 people in each family.
Age Groups
The people in Taft were spread across different age groups:
- 25.6% were under 18 years old.
- 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 32.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Taft was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 113.4 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a home in Taft was $32,500 per year. For families, the average income was $32,250 per year.
About 14.3% of all people in Taft, and 14.8% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 16.1% of children under 18 and 8.4% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Taft (Florida) para niños
