Wilton Manors, Florida facts for kids
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Wilton Manors, Florida
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| City of Wilton Manors | |||||
Wilton Manors City Hall in 2010.
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| Nickname(s):
The Island City
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Location of Wilton Manors in Broward County, Florida
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U.S. Census Map
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Broward | ||||
| Settled (Colohatchee Settlement) | Late 1800s – Early 1900s | ||||
| Incorporated (Village of Wilton Manors) | May 13, 1947 | ||||
| Incorporated (City of Wilton Manors) | May 13, 1953 | ||||
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | ||||
| Elevation | 9 ft (2 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,426 | ||||
| • Density | 5,800.00/sq mi (2,239.70/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
33305, 33306, 33311, 33334
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| Area code(s) | 954, 754 | ||||
| FIPS code | 12-78000 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 0293390 | ||||
Wilton Manors is a city located in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area. In 2020, about 6.1 million people lived in the Miami metropolitan area. The city of Wilton Manors itself had a population of 11,426 people in 2020.
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Discovering Wilton Manors
A Look Back in Time
In the early 1900s, the area we now call Wilton Manors was known as Colohatchee. There was even a train stop with this name along the Florida East Coast Railroad. The name Wilton Manors was first used in 1925 by Ned Willingham, a land developer from Georgia. Wilton Manors officially became a city in 1947.
The city is known for its welcoming and diverse community. Many people visit Wilton Manors to enjoy its lively businesses and events along the main street, Wilton Drive. The city is home to a large Pride Center, the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, and a branch of the Stonewall National Museum and Archives. These places help celebrate and educate about different communities. In 2018, Wilton Manors made history by becoming the first city in Florida to have a city government made up entirely of people from diverse backgrounds.
Wilton Drive: A Lively Street
Since the late 1990s, Wilton Drive has changed a lot. It used to be a quiet street with small shops. Now, it's a busy arts and entertainment area. You can find many restaurants, bars, shops, and homes there. Many businesses on "The Drive" are owned and run by people from diverse backgrounds. This has made Wilton Drive a popular spot for visitors from all over.
In late 2018, work began to make Wilton Drive even better. This project added wider sidewalks, more parking, and special lanes for bikes. It also changed the road from four lanes to two. These changes help make the street safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
Growing Neighborhoods
Another example of growth in Wilton Manors is the Highland Estates neighborhood. This area used to be run-down but changed a lot between 1995 and 2005. It became an upscale neighborhood with many new modern townhouses. Property values in the city grew, following national trends. After a dip, values started rising again in 2012 and have continued to increase. In 2019, the city's total property value was over $2.22 billion.
Parks and Recreation
Wilton Manors has several great places for outdoor fun. The biggest parks are Hagen Park, Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve, and Island City Park Preserve. Other parks include Donn Eisele Park, Snook Creek Park, and Colohatchee Park.
Colohatchee Park is a 9.3-acre facility with a boardwalk for nature watching. It also has a dog park and a boat ramp for water activities. There are also many smaller "pocket parks" throughout the city. Mickel Field, once a busy spot for baseball, was renovated in 2015. It now has walking trails, fitness stations, and picnic areas for everyone to enjoy. In 2019, Colohatchee Park also received a big renovation.
Where is Wilton Manors?
Wilton Manors covers an area of about 1.94 square miles (5.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city has natural borders. To the north, it's bordered by the North Fork of the Middle River and the city of Oakland Park. To the south, the South Fork of the Middle River and Fort Lauderdale form its boundary. The eastern edge of the city is near Federal Highway (US 1). The western edge reaches Interstate 95. Wilton Manors completely surrounds the small village of Lazy Lake. Because it is surrounded by water, Wilton Manors is often called "Island City."
People of Wilton Manors
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 883 | — | |
| 1960 | 8,257 | 835.1% | |
| 1970 | 10,948 | 32.6% | |
| 1980 | 12,742 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 11,804 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 12,697 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,632 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 11,426 | −1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Population Details
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 7,683 | 67.24% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,130 | 9.89% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 40 | 0.35% |
| Asian (NH) | 290 | 2.54% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 4 | 0.04% |
| Some other race (NH) | 68 | 0.60% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 382 | 3.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,829 | 16.01% |
| Total | 11,426 |
In 2020, there were 11,426 people living in Wilton Manors. These people lived in 7,034 households, and 2,272 of these were families.
2010 Population Details
| Wilton Manors Demographics | |||
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| 2010 Census | Wilton Manors | Broward County | Florida |
| Total population | 11,632 | 1,748,066 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | –8.4% | +7.7% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 5,942.7/sq mi | 1,444.9/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 80.8% | 63.1% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 71.2% | 43.5% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 12.4% | 26.7% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 12.9% | 25.1% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 2.4% | 3.7% | 3.6% |
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 11,426 people living in Wilton Manors. There were 5,975 households and 1,953 families. Wilton Manors is known for its diverse and welcoming community.
Media and News
Wilton Manors is part of the large Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood media market. This means it gets news and entertainment from many sources. The main daily newspapers are the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald. There are also Spanish-language versions, El Sentinel and El Nuevo Herald. Many local publications also serve the community, like South Florida Gay News, The Mirror, OutClique, and Hot Spots.
In 2010, Wilton Manors Main Street helped Brazos Films create an episode of their series One Square Mile.
Education in Wilton Manors
Schools for Kids
Broward County Public Schools manages the public schools in Wilton Manors. Most students attend Wilton Manors Elementary, while some go to Bennett Elementary School. All students in the area are zoned for Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High School.
Students also have the option to attend Pompano Beach High School, which is a special magnet school. There is also a charter school in Wilton Manors called Somerset Academy Village.
The Saint Clement School, a Catholic school, used to operate in Wilton Manors. It opened in the 1950s but closed in 2009. Students from Saint Clement could then attend St. Ambrose School in Deerfield Beach or St. Jerome's Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale.
Local Library
Wilton Manors opened its first library on June 24, 1957. It started as a project by a local group and was run by volunteers. In 1958, the city took over the library and moved it to the original city hall. The building was made bigger in 1960.
In 2003, the library got a big expansion, adding 4,000 square feet (370 square meters) of space. This made the library 6,500 square feet (600 square meters) in total. The library is now called the Richard C. Sullivan Public Library of Wilton Manors. It is one of only five city-run libraries in Broward County. A volunteer group, the Friends of the Wilton Manors Public Library, actively supports the library's books and programs.
See also
In Spanish: Wilton Manors para niños
