Port Orange, Florida

"Port Orange" redirects here. For the hamlet in New York State, see Deerpark, New York.
Port Orange, Florida
City

Port Orange City Hall

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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 / 29.11889°N 81.00278°W / 29.11889; -81.00278Coordinates: 29°7′8″N 81°0′10″W / 29.11889°N 81.00278°W / 29.11889; -81.00278
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Volusia
Incorporated 26 April 1867
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor Allen Green
 • City Manager Michael H. "Jake" Johansson Michael Johansson, City Manager
Area
 • City 28.7 sq mi (74.3 km2)
 • Land 26.6 sq mi (69.0 km2)
 • Water 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2)  7.1%
Elevation 3 ft (0.9 m)
Population (2010)
 • City 56,048
 • Density 2,000/sq mi (750/km2)
 • Metro 494,593
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 32123, 32127-32129
Area code(s) 386
FIPS code 12-58575[1]
GNIS feature ID 0295559[2]
Website http://www.port-orange.org

Port Orange is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The city's estimated population was 57,203 in 2013.[3] The city is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical 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 that held on in the area.[4]

Geography

Port Orange is located at 29°7′8″N 81°0′10″W / 29.11889°N 81.00278°W / 29.11889; -81.00278 (29.118970, -81.002906).[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.7 square miles (74.3 km2). 26.6 square miles (69.0 km2) of it is land and 2.0 square miles (5.3 km2) of it (7.09%) is water.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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. 201559,866[7]6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[1] 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 under-employed. 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.

Elementary schools

Middle schools

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.[9] The #4 & #17 offer Sunday and night service.[10][11]

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Port Orange city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  4. ↑ History City of Port Orange
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Port Orange city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ http://www.votran.org/daytonamap.htm
  10. ↑ http://www.votran.org/daytonaschedules.htm
  11. ↑ http://www.votran.org/senightsun.htm
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