City in Florida, United States
Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 38,342 at the 2020 census.
The city was originally "North Orlando," when it was incorporated in 1959. But because it was not adjacent to the City of Orlando, which led to some confusion, the city was rename "Winter Springs" in 1972.[4]
Awards and press
The City of Winter Springs was ranked by the August 2011 issue of Money Magazine as the 97th best place to live in the United States.[5]
Demographics
Winter Springs racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
| Race
|
Pop 2010[7]
|
Pop 2020[8]
|
% 2010
|
% 2020
|
| White (NH)
|
25,099
|
24,825
|
75.41%
|
64.75%
|
| Black or African American (NH)
|
1,672
|
2,329
|
5.02%
|
6.07%
|
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH)
|
63
|
53
|
0.19%
|
0.14%
|
| Asian (NH)
|
838
|
1,366
|
2.52%
|
3.56%
|
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)
|
15
|
22
|
0.05%
|
0.06%
|
| Some other race (NH)
|
81
|
223
|
0.24%
|
0.58%
|
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)
|
536
|
1,660
|
1.61%
|
4.33%
|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race)
|
4,978
|
7,864
|
14.96%
|
20.51%
|
| Total
|
33,282
|
38,342
|
100.00%
|
100.00%
|
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,342 people, 14,949 households, and 10,285 families residing in the city.[9]
In 2020, the age distribution was 19.2% under the age of 18, 60.9% are between 18 and 64 years of age and 19.9% age 65 or older. The median age in Winter Springs is 42.7 years, 40.6 years for males, and 45 years for females.[10]
In 2020, the median household income was $78,969 and the per capita income for the city was $41,803. About 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line.[10]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 33,282 people, 11,852 households, and 8,782 families residing in the city.[11]
Schools
The City of Winter Springs has seven public schools and many private schools located within its city borders. While not within the city of Winter Springs, University of Central Florida and Full Sail are close to the community.
Elementary schools
- Highlands Elementary School
- Keeth Elementary School
- Layer Elementary School
- Rainbow Elementary School
- Winter Springs Elementary School
- Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School
Middle school
- Indian Trails Middle School (Tuskawilla)
High school
Other schools
- Arbor School of Central Florida (K–12, a special education school)
- Creative Inspiration Journey School (Preschool–Kindergarten)
- Primrose School of Winter Springs (Preschool–Kindergarten)
- Willow School of Winter Springs (grades 2–12, for students with learning disorders)
United States
Florida
