Wedgefield, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wedgefield In Orlando Florida
|
|
|---|---|
Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.40 sq mi (60.59 km2) |
| • Land | 23.33 sq mi (60.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 8,017 |
| • Density | 343.63/sq mi (132.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-75612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853300 |
Wedgefield is a special kind of community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. It's also an unincorporated area, meaning it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 8,017 people lived in Wedgefield. This number has grown a lot! Back in 2000, only 2,700 people lived there. Wedgefield is part of the larger Orlando–Kissimmee area, which is a big group of cities and towns connected together.
Contents
Where is Wedgefield Located?
Wedgefield is found at these coordinates: 28°29′6″N 81°4′52″W / 28.48500°N 81.08111°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Wedgefield?
This community covers a total area of about 60.9 square kilometers (23.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 60.7 square kilometers (23.4 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Major Roads in Wedgefield
Wedgefield is bordered by two main roads: SR 520 and SR 528, also known as the Beachline Expressway. These two roads meet in a way that forms a "wedge" shape, which is how the area got its name.
Another important road is Dallas Boulevard. This road connects directly to the Beachline Expressway, but only for certain directions of travel. To get to other major roads like SR 520 or SR 50, people often use smaller side roads.
Most of the land in Wedgefield is divided into large plots, often one acre or more. However, many houses are built on lots that are one acre or smaller.
Who Lives in Wedgefield?
The number of people living in Wedgefield has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,700 | — | |
| 2010 | 6,705 | 148.3% | |
| 2020 | 8,017 | 19.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Details from 2000
According to a study done in 2000, there were 2,700 people living in Wedgefield. These people lived in 956 homes, and 790 of these were families. On average, there were about 44.5 people per square kilometer (115.3 per square mile).
Most people in Wedgefield were White (81.15%). There were also people who identified as African American (6.78%), Asian (7.56%), and other groups. About 9.15% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of all the homes in 2000, about 35.6% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (72.5%) were married couples living together. About 11.0% of homes had just one person living there. The average home had 2.82 people, and the average family had 3.05 people.
Age Groups in Wedgefield
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 24.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 32.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wedgefield was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 104.9 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a home in Wedgefield was $61,705 per year. For families, the average income was $62,174 per year. About 6.3% of families and 5.8% of all people in Wedgefield lived below the poverty line. This included 9.9% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Wedgefield (Florida) para niños
