Apopka, Florida
Apopka: The most populous city in Orange County, Florida. It is located in the northeastern suburbs of Orlando. Apopka is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Apopka Historical Society and the Apopka Amphitheatre.
About
Apopka is a city located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 41,542 and a population density of 473 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,870 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Apopka
| Population : | 53,870 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Orange County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 407 |
| Area : | 87.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 04:20:02 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 32703 |
| Density : | 614 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Apopka is located at 28°40'34"N 81°30'43"W (28.6761700, -81.5118600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Apopka
Demographics
The population of Apopka increased by 22.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 41,542 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,765 | 5.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,103 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,238 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,796 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,109 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 50,486 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,277 | 3.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,557 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,447 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,870 | 0.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,806 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,902 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,938 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,897 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.1% |
| White only, percent : | 95.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 272 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $679,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,100 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,159 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,206 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,296 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,841 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,125 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 52,169 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,886 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $124,185 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $65,104 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 717 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 655 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 622 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,263.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.38 |
Best Things to Do in Apopka
1 Wekiwa Springs State Park
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2 Magnolia Park
2929 S Binion Rd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Kit Land Nelson Park
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4 Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Park Apopka
474 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Clarcona Horse Park
3535 Damon Rd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Apopka
1 Steak 'n Shake
1680 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Sonny's BBQ
2210 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Chili's Grill & Bar
2425 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 La Granja
3352 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hurricane Grill & Wings
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Where to Stay in Apopka
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-Apopka
321 S Lake Cortez Dr, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando - Apopka
238 S Line Dr, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center
580 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Rodeway Inn
1317 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Days Inn by Wyndham Apopka/Orlando
228 W Main St, Apopka, FL 32703, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Apopka
1 Apopka City Hall
120 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703 ➦ Show Map
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2 Apopka City Clerk's Office
120 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Apopka (17)
People born in Apopka, including country musician John Anderson, football player, defensive back, safety Brandon Meriweather, football player, defensive lineman Jaye Howard, .
List
- Derrick Clark (Player of American football) he was born in 04/05/1971
- Eddie C. Brown (American businessman) he was born in 26/11/1940
- Jeremy Gallon (American football player) he was born in 09/02/1990
- Rogers Beckett (American football player) he was born in 31/01/1977
- Martez Ivey (American football player) he was born in 25/07/1995
- K. J. Dillon (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 11/05/1994
- Mattie Rogers (Olympic Weightlifter) she was born in 23/08/1995
- Alex Nicholson (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 02/05/1990
- Fritz W. Alexander II (American judge) he was born in 24/04/1926
- Logan Gilbert (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 05/05/1997
- Donald Scott (American triple jumper) he was born in 23/02/1992
- Donald Harris (American professional wrestler) he was born in 23/10/1961
- Ronald Harris (American professional wrestler) he was born in 23/10/1961
- Ray Neil (American baseball player) he was born in 12/10/1920
Schools in Apopka
College & universities near Apopka, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417327 | City College-Altamonte Springs | Altamonte Springs (FL) | 32714 |
| 438285 | Cortiva Institute-Maitland | Maitland (FL) | 32751 |
| 446109 | Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology | Altamonte Springs (FL) | 32701 |
| 138372 | Orange Technical College-Westside Campus | Winter Garden (FL) | 34787-3733 |
| 476814 | Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology | Orlando (FL) | 32804-3309 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Apopka, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPK | Winter Park | 150 West Morse Blvd | RAIL |
| ORL | Orlando Health/Amtrak | 1400 Sligh Blvd. | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Apopka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Apopka Post Office | Apopka (FL) | 32712 |
| Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (FL) | 32768 |
| Clarcona Post Office | Clarcona (FL) | 32710 |
| Wekiva Spring Post Office | Longwood (FL) | 32779 |
| Altamonte Spring Post Office | Altamonte Springs (FL) | 32714 |
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 289,457 | The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area. |
| Alafaya | 78,113 | A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida. |
| Pine Hills | 60,076 | Census-designated place in Florida, United States |
| Ocoee | 49,168 | A city in Orange County, Florida. |
| Winter Garden | 46,646 | A city in Orange County, Florida. |
| Winter Park | 30,667 | City in Orange County, Florida, United States |
| Meadow Woods | 25,558 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Oak Ridge | 22,685 | In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County. |
| Maitland | 17,452 | City in Orange County, Florida, United States |
| Southchase | 15,921 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Lake Butler | 15,400 | City in Union County, Florida, United States |
| Hunters Creek | 14,321 | Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States |
| Horizon West | 14,000 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Conway | 13,467 | Unincorporated area of Orange County, Florida, USA |
| Lockhart | 13,060 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Azalea Park | 12,556 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Apopka distances to largest Florida cities
