Port Orange, Florida

Port Orange is a city in Volusia County, Florida. The city's population was estimated at 64,842 in 2019 by the U.S. Census Bureau.[5]

"Port Orange" redirects here. For the hamlet in New York State, see Deerpark, New York.
Port Orange, Florida
City
Port Orange City Hall
Flag
Seal
Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing city limits
Coordinates: 29°7′8″N 81°0′10″W
Country United States
State Florida
County Volusia
Incorporated26 April 1867
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorDonald O. Burnette, MBA
 • City ManagerMichael H. "Jake" Johansson Michael Johansson, City Manager
Area
 • City28.81 sq mi (74.61 km2)
 • Land26.81 sq mi (69.43 km2)
 • Water2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2)  7.1%
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • City56,048
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
64,842
 • Density2,418.67/sq mi (933.85/km2)
 • Metro
494,593
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32123, 32127-32129
Area code(s)386
FIPS code12-58575[3]
GNIS feature ID0295559[4]
Websitehttp://www.port-orange.org

The city is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area; the metropolitan area's population in 2010 was 590,289. Port Orange is a principal city in the Fun Coast region of the state of Florida.

Port Orange was settled by John Milton Hawks, who brought freed blacks to work at his sawmill after the U.S. Civil War. Esther Hawks established an integrated school in the area. The colony struggled soon after its creation and most colonists left. The area that became known as Freemanville is a legacy of the settlers who stayed in the area.[6]

Geography

Port Orange is located at 29°7′8″N 81°0′10″W (29.118970, -81.002906).[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.7 square miles (74.3 km2), of which 26.6 square miles (69.0 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.3 km2) (7.09%) is water.[8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920380—
193067878.4%
1940662−2.4%
19501,20181.4%
19601,80150.0%
19703,781109.9%
198018,756396.1%
199035,31788.3%
200045,82329.7%
201056,04822.3%
Est. 201964,842[2]15.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 56,048 people, 24,841 households, and 1,544 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,102.3 per square mile. There were 27,972 housing units at an average density of 1,049.2 per square mile (329.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% white, 3.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,572.

Economy

Recent studies show the workforce to be educated, productive, and competitive, with 10 percent underemployed. Seven colleges and universities and the Advanced Technology Center support business needs with career advancement, workforce development, and research.

Education, health care and government are the area’s largest employment sectors.

One of the larger businesses in Port Orange is Thompson Pump and Manufacturing. The city has started courting high-tech companies as well, prompting the simulation training defense contractor, Raydon Corporation, to move its headquarters and all operations there in 2010.

Education

Public primary and secondary education is handled by Volusia County Schools. Port Orange schools are A-rated by the state, and one of the high schools, Spruce Creek High School, has made the list of one of the top 100 high schools in the nation for several years in a row, as well as offering students the International Baccalaureate program.

Elementary schools
  • Horizon Elementary School
  • Spruce Creek Elementary School
  • Sugar Mill Elementary School
  • Cypress Creek Elementary School
  • Sweetwater Elementary School
  • Port Orange Elementary

Middle schools
  • Creekside Middle School
  • Silver Sands Middle School

High schools

Colleges and universities

Port Orange is the home of the Florida campus of Palmer College of Chiropractic. The campus in Port Orange was founded in 2002 by James E. Hether, D. C.

Notable people

Public transportation

Port Orange is served by several bus routes operated by VOTRAN.[10] The #4 & #17 offer Sunday and night service.[11][12]

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. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  6. "History City of Port Orange". Archived from the original on 2013-04-02. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Port Orange city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-11-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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