Winter Springs, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Winter Springs, Florida
City
City of Winter Springs
Motto(s):  "In God We Trust"
Location in Seminole County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Seminole
Settled (Tuskawilla)	c. 1865–1874
Incorporated (City of North Orlando)	1959
Incorporated (City of Winter Springs)	1972
Government
• Type	Commission–Manager
Area
• Total	14.99 sq mi (38.83 km2)
• Land	14.86 sq mi (38.48 km2)
• Water	0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	38,342
• Density	2,580.39/sq mi (996.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	32708, 32719
Area code(s)	407, 689, 321
FIPS code	12-78325
GNIS feature ID	2405775
Website	City of Winter Springs

Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It's part of the larger Orlando area. In 2020, about 38,342 people lived there.

Money Magazine once named Winter Springs the 97th best place to live in the United States. This shows it's a great community!

A Look Back: History of Winter Springs

Winter Springs started as a community called "Tuskawilla" around 1865. Later, in 1959, it officially became a city named "City of North Orlando."

However, this name caused some confusion because it wasn't actually next to the City of Orlando. So, in 1972, the city changed its name to "City of Winter Springs."

Where is Winter Springs? Geography

Winter Springs is located in the central southwest part of Seminole County, Florida. Its exact spot is at 28 degrees, 41 minutes, 20 seconds North and 81 degrees, 16 minutes, 13 seconds West (28°41′20″N 81°16′13″W / 28.68889°N 81.27028°W / 28.68889; -81.27028).

Weather in Winter Springs: Climate

The weather in Winter Springs is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

Who Lives Here? Population and People

Winter Springs has grown a lot over the years! In 1960, only 609 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 38,342 people.

In 2020, about 19.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Most people, about 60.9%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 19.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Winter Springs is about 42.7 years.

The city is also home to a diverse group of people. In 2020, about 64.75% of the people were White (not Hispanic). About 6.07% were Black or African American, and 3.56% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 20.51% of the population.

In 2020, the average income for a household in Winter Springs was about $78,969 per year. The average income per person was about $41,803. This means most people in Winter Springs have a good income.

Learning in Winter Springs: Education

Winter Springs has many schools for students of all ages. There are seven public schools and several private schools right in the city. Also, two big universities, University of Central Florida and Full Sail University, are very close by.

Elementary Schools

• Highlands Elementary School
• Keeth Elementary School
• Layer Elementary School
• Rainbow Elementary School
• Winter Springs Elementary School

Middle School

• Indian Trails Middle School

High School

• Winter Springs High School

Other Schools

• Arbor School of Central Florida (for students with special education needs, from kindergarten to 12th grade)
• Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School (kindergarten to 5th grade)
• Creative Inspiration Journey School (Preschool to Kindergarten)
• Primrose School of Winter Springs (Preschool to Kindergarten)
• Willow School of Winter Springs (for students with learning disorders, from 2nd to 12th grade)

Places of Worship

Winter Springs has many different places where people can gather for religious services.

Churches

Synagogues

• Rosh Chodesh Society
• Temple Israel

Famous Faces from Winter Springs

Many talented people have come from Winter Springs!

• Denee Benton is an actress who won a special award called a Tony Award.
• Caskey is a well-known rapper.
• Ocky Clark was a track and field runner who competed in the Pan American Games. He also coached Olympic athletes in Winter Springs.
• A. J. Cole is a professional baseball player who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Kirby Grant was an actor.
• Kawika Mitchell is a professional football player who was born in Winter Springs. He played in the NFL.
• Brooklynn Prince is an actress.
• Zachary "Sneaky" Scuderi is a professional League of Legends player and a popular online streamer.

See also

In Spanish: Winter Springs (Florida) para niños