Wekiwa Springs, Florida facts for kids
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Wekiwa Springs, Florida
Wekiwa from Creek Indian
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Location in Seminole County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Seminole |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.13 sq mi (23.65 km2) |
| • Land | 8.59 sq mi (22.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 23,428 |
| • Density | 2,727.99/sq mi (1,053.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-75725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402993 |
Wekiwa Springs is a community in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area where the government counts people, but it's not officially a city. In 2020, about 23,428 people lived there. Wekiwa Springs is part of the larger Orlando area.
What's in a Name?
The name "Wekiwa" comes from the Creek language. It means "a spring." A spring is a place where water flows naturally out of the ground.
Sometimes, people pronounce the "w" in Wekiwa softly. This can sound like a "v" or "b." Because of this, some old maps from 1838 and 1849 spelled the name "Wekiwa."
The natural springs that give the community its name are spelled Wekiwa Springs. The official government count uses this spelling too. However, many neighborhoods and roads in Seminole County use a different spelling: Wekiva. This spelling is also used for the Wekiva River. Some people think "Wekiva" means "flowing water," but this is not true. It's just another way developers spelled the name, which led to the different spellings we see today.
Where is Wekiwa Springs?
Wekiwa Springs is located in Florida. It covers an area of about 23.7 square kilometers (9.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 22.4 square kilometers (8.6 square miles). The rest is water, about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles).
A very important natural area next to Wekiwa Springs is Wekiwa Springs State Park. This park is famous for its beautiful springs and outdoor activities.
Who Lives in Wekiwa Springs?
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| 2020 | 23,428 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 21,998 people living in Wekiwa Springs. They lived in 8,677 homes. About 6,379 of these homes were families.
Most people in Wekiwa Springs are White. There are also people of African American, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. About 9.7% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2000, about 36.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 66.8%, were married couples living together. About 19.3% of all homes were single people living alone. About 6.5% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.62 people. The average family had about 3.02 people.
In 2000, the population was spread out by age:
- About 25.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wekiwa Springs was 42 years.
