Azalea Park, Florida
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Azalea Park is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,556 at the 2010 census.[1] It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Azalea Park is located at Script error: No such module "Coordinates". (28.541546, -81.296372).[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.93%) is water.
It is bordered by Colonial Drive (State Road 50) to the north, Goldenrod Road (State Road 551) to the east, and Curry Ford Road (State Road 552) to the south. The western boundary varies: when south of Lake Underhill Road, the western boundary is Semoran Boulevard (State Road 436), but when north of Lake Underhill Road the western boundary is the Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) and Lake Barton.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1970 | 7,367 | — | |
| 1980 | 8,301 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 8,926 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 11,073 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 12,556 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 14,141 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 11,073 people, 3,981 households, and 2,695 families residing in the CDP. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 4,115 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.23% White, 6.75% African American, 0.50% Native American, 3.60% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 14.55% from other races, and 4.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 38.97% of the population.
There were 3,981 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,841, and the median income for a family was $40,057. Males had a median income of $26,385 versus $21,445 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,136. About 8.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
Services
Government services
Azalea Park is served by the Orange County government. Police service includes the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol. Fire/EMS service is provided through Orange County Fire Rescue. Rural-Metro also provides EMS service in the area. The Florida Highway Patrol has its Orlando station just off of Semoran Boulevard (State Road 436) and Lake Underhill Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Orange County Fire Rescue have their communications centers in Azalea Park. Both Orange County and the city of Orlando have their Emergency Operations Centers in the area. The Florida Department of Transportation, has an office in Azalea Park in the same building with the Florida Highway Patrol. This office houses construction offices as well as the Orlando RTMC.
Azalea Park is served by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority with two airports. Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the south and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) to the immediate western boundary.
Hospitals
The primary hospital in the area is AdventHealth East Orlando, owned and operated by AdventHealth. Orlando Regional Medical Center is less than three miles away and has Central Florida's only Level 1 Trauma Center.
Schools
Schools within the neighborhood include Azalea Park Elementary School, Azalea Park Baptist School, Chickasaw Elementary School, Forsyth Woods Elementary School and Colonial High School. These schools have received average grades from the state in previous years.
Full Sail University is located just outside the physical boundaries.
Valencia College East is the closest public post-secondary institution to Azalea Park.
Taxes, politics/government, utilities
Property taxes in the area are set by the Orange County Property Appraiser. The 2010 mill rate was 4.4347. The sales tax was 6.5% and there was no state income tax.
It is located in Florida's 7th Congressional District and Florida's 9th Congressional District, currently served by Stephanie Murphy (D) and Darren Soto (D) respectively, in the United States House of Representatives. The state is served by Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R).[5][6]
The area is governed by Orange County, led by Orange County Board of County Commissioners, which is headed by Mayor Jerry Demings.
Utilities in the area are provided by Orlando Utilities Commission on the northwest side of the community (north of Lake Underhill Road and west of Forsyth Road. The areas south of Lake Underhill Road but north of Curry Ford Road, and north of Lake Underhill Road and east of Forsyth Road, are handled by Orange County Utilities (water and solid waste) and Florida Power & Light or Progress Energy Inc.
References
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