Tildenville, Florida facts for kids
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Tildenville, 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 | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 2,283.65/sq mi (883.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34787
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| Area code(s) | 321 |
| FIPS code | 12-71850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292293 |
Tildenville is a small community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is known as 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 2010, about 511 people lived in Tildenville. Most of the people living there were African American. Tildenville is part of the larger Orlando–Kissimmee area. This bigger area is called a Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's a region with a large population and close economic ties.
Tildenville is a narrow area located along Orange County Road 545. It's south of Florida State Road 50 and north of a large housing area called Stoneybrook West. Even though Tildenville is its own community, people who live there get their mail through Winter Garden, Florida.
The community is named after Luther F. Tilden. He was an important pioneer (one of the first people to settle in an area) and a successful citrus farmer. He helped the community grow a lot. In the past, Tildenville was a larger area than it is today. Some well-known places like Tildenville Elementary School and Tildenville Marketplace are now inside the city limits of Winter Garden.
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Where is Tildenville Located?
Tildenville is found at specific coordinates: 28°32′22″N 81°36′2″W / 28.53944°N 81.60056°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Tildenville. They found that Tildenville covers about 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 0.9 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in Tildenville?
The number of people living in Tildenville has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 513 | — | |
| 2010 | 511 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 475 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What is the Population Makeup?
The United States Census collects information about the people living in an area. This helps us understand the different groups that make up the community.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 32 | 42 | 62 | 6.24% | 8.22% | 13.05% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 412 | 397 | 275 | 80.31% | 77.69% | 57.89% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.21% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 10 | 37 | 0.00% | 1.96% | 8.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.19% | 0.00% | 0.21% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 7 | 9 | 23 | 1.36% | 1.76% | 4.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61 | 53 | 75 | 1.36% | 10.37% | 15.79% |
| Total | 513 | 511 | 475 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 513 people living in Tildenville. These people lived in 169 households, and 129 of these were families. A household is a group of people living together in one home. The population density was about 566 people per square kilometer (1,466 per square mile). This tells us how crowded an area is.
About 34.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together (41.4%). Some households (30.8%) had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 17.2% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.4 people.
The age groups in Tildenville in 2000 were:
- 32.4% were under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 5.8% were 65 years or older.
The median age was 31 years. This means half the people were younger than 31 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
The median household income in 2000 was $36,250. This is the middle income for all households. The median family income was $38,438. The per capita income (income per person) was $11,488. About 11.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 8.2% of children under 18.
Schools in Tildenville
Orange County Public Schools manages the public schools in the county. Children living in Tildenville attend specific schools based on where they live. These are called "zoned schools."
The zoned schools for Tildenville include:
- Sunridge Elementary School
- Sunridge Middle School
- West Orange High School
- Tilldenville Elementary School
- Lakeview Middle School
At one time, students in Tildenville were zoned to attend Whispering Oak Elementary School.
See also
In Spanish: Tildenville para niños
