Altamonte Springs, Florida

Altamonte Springs is a suburban city in Seminole County, Florida, United States, which had a population of 41,496 at the 2010 census. The city is in the northern suburbs of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the United States Census Bureau estimated had a population of 2,054,574 in 2008.[4]

Altamonte Springs
City
Skyline of Altamonte Springs viewed from Interstate 4, with the unfinished Majesty Building in the background.
Location of Altamonte Springs in Seminole County, Florida.
Altamonte Springs
Location in Florida
Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs (the United States)
Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs (North America)
Coordinates: 28°39′41″N 81°23′31″W
Country United States
State Florida
County Seminole
IncorporatedNovember 11th 1920
Government
 • City managerFranklin W. Martz, II
Area
 • Total9.69 sq mi (25.08 km2)
 • Land9.08 sq mi (23.52 km2)
 • Water0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2)
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total41,496
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
44,143
 • Density4,859.96/sq mi (1,876.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
32701, 32707, 32714, 32730, 32751
Area code(s)407, 689
FIPS code12-00950
GNIS feature ID0277821[3]
Websitehttp://www.altamonte.org/
Cranes Roost Park

Dr. Washington Kilmer of Cincinnati was the first person of European background to settle into the area circa 1870, and he named the area Altamont (minus the "e" from the present spelling) after Altamont, New York, an area near his childhood home. In 1882, the Altamonte Land, Hotel and Navigation Company, founded by Thomas C. Simpson and four other Massachusetts businessmen, gave the area its present name: Altamonte Springs. The company developed the core community along Altamonte Avenue (today's SR 436) between Maitland and Longwood Avenues (today's Ronald Reagan Boulevard). On November 11, 1920, the residents of Altamonte Springs voted 38 to 7 in favor of incorporation.[5]

Geography

Altamonte Springs is located at 28°39′41″N 81°23′31″W (28.661463, -81.392016).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.4 mi2 (24.5 km2), of which 8.9 mi2 (23.1 km2) is land and 0.6 mi2 (1.5 km2) (5.93%) is water.

Government

Altamonte Springs has a City Manager, City Commissioner form of government, consisting of four commission districts and the Mayor serving Citywide.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920441—
1930281−36.3%
194055196.1%
195085855.7%
19601,21241.3%
19704,391262.3%
198022,028401.7%
199034,87958.3%
200041,20018.1%
201041,4960.7%
Est. 201944,143[2]6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2018 Estimate[8]

As of the census of 2000, there were 41,200 people, 18,821 households, and 10,012 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,631.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,787.3/km2). There were 19,992 housing units at an average density of 2,247.2 per square mile (867.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.23% White, 9.72% African American, 0.33% Native American, 2.94% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.79% from other races, and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.93% of the population.

There were 18,821 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,578, and the median income for a family was $49,082. Males had a median income of $34,413 versus $28,897 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,216. About 5.6% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city of Altamonte Springs' public schools are a part of Seminole County Public Schools. Altamonte Springs is served by 5 public elementary schools (K–5); 2 public middle school (6–8); and 2 public high school (9–12). The city of Altamonte Springs is also home to a branch of Seminole State College of Florida. Additionally, Altamonte Springs boasts 10 percent more college graduates per capita than the Florida average, and is just a few miles away from the University of Central Florida and Rollins College.

Elementary

Middle

High

Private
  • Forest Lake Academy
  • Forest Lake Education Center
  • Altamonte Christian School
  • Saint Mary Magdalen School
  • Pace Brantley Hall School
  • Annunciation Catholic Academy

College

Library

Serving the needs of residents since 1960, the Altamonte Springs City Library houses a permanent collection of 44,000 items which include:

  • Audio Books
  • Books
  • DVDs
  • E-Books
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Online Databases
  • Altamonte History Archives

Programs include:

  • Children’s Story Times
  • Guest Authors
  • Free Computer Classes
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Children's Events

Cranes Roost Park and Uptown Altamonte
Uptown Altamonte
Uptown Altamonte.

Cranes Roost Park, Cranes Roost Lake, and the general area on State Road 436 east of Interstate 4 is known as the central area of the city. This is the area that borders Interstate 4 which is the main interstate highway for Central Florida connecting Daytona Beach, Orlando, and Tampa. An outdoor town center was recently opened named 'Uptown Altamonte' which marks the central business district of the city. Cranes Roost at Uptown Altamonte features a water fountain choreographed to classical, swing and contemporary music.

This city center incorporates large-scale apartment buildings and planned high rise condominiums. The construction also includes mixed use shops and retailers. The park area includes a square for weddings, festivals, and city holidays. The spot has become popular with Altamonte Springs residents, and attracts residents from nearby Longwood, Casselberry, and Maitland. Future plans include two high rise residential structures (in excess of 10 stories) and a series of parking structures to facilitate visitors.

The area includes the Altamonte Mall, a 4-anchor indoor shopping mall, which includes an 18-screen AMC Theatre. Many restaurants are located near the mall such as several Darden Restaurants, Denny's, and Jason's Deli.

Special events

During recent years, Altamonte Springs has been a host city to several local special events in the Orlando area, including Red, Hot, & Boom, a major annual firework festival that takes place every July 3 in celebration of Independence Day. The Red, Hot, & Boom event draws over 100,000 local residents and visitors annually from the entire Central Florida area, includes appearances musical performances by nationally and internationally known entertainers, and is Central Florida's largest Independence Day Celebration.

Parks and recreation
Herbert E. Fuller standing next to an Altamonte Hotel sign.jpg

Parks and events
  • A Petrified Forest (Halloween Event)
  • Bird Watchers Wanted
  • Cranes Roost
  • Earth Day Event
  • Hermits Trail & Turnbull Ave
  • Jr. Rangers Program
  • Lake Lotus Nature Park
  • Lake Orienta Public Boat Ramp
  • Red, Hot, and Boom (Fourth of July Event)
  • Sunshine Park[9]

Recreation Areas
  • Eastmonte
  • Lake Brantley Sports Complex
  • Merrill Park
  • Westmonte
  • Winwood Park [10]

Transportation

Airports

Altamonte Springs is served primarily by Orlando International Airport, which is located 30 minutes south. Orlando Sanford International Airport, located 25 minutes north, also serves the area. Orlando Executive Airport, located 20 minutes south, is used for charter flights and general aviation.

Bus service

Altamonte Springs is served by Lynx, offering local transit service which covers the six-county area (Osceola-Orange-Seminole-Lake-Volusia-Polk).

Rail

Altamonte Springs is served by SunRail, the Central Florida Commuter Rail system. The station opened on May 1, 2014.

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See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2012-06-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. Robison, Jim (2002). Altamonte Springs. Arcadia Publishing. p. 21. ISBN 9780738513973. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  8. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  9. "Events". Uptown Altamonte. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  10. "Altamonte Springs Park Locator". Altamonte Springs Park Locator. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
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