University, Orange County, Florida

For the census-designated place in the Tampa Bay area, see University, Hillsborough County, Florida. For the census-designated place in the Miami metropolitan area, see University Park, Florida.

University, Orange County, Florida
Census-designated place
University, Orange County, Florida is located in Florida
University, Orange County, Florida
University, Orange County, Florida
Location within the state of Florida
University, Orange County, Florida is located in the United States
University, Orange County, Florida
University, Orange County, Florida
University, Orange County, Florida (the United States)
Coordinates: 28°35′23″N 81°12′16″W / 28.58972°N 81.20444°W / 28.58972; -81.20444
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyOrange
Area
 • Total9.4 sq mi (24.4 km2)
 • Land9.1 sq mi (23.5 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total31,084
 • Density3,300/sq mi (1,300/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32816, 32817
Area codes407, 689

University is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States, east of Orlando. The community is centered around the University of Central Florida and includes a location on its south side known as University Park. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020, the CDP had a population of 45,284.

Geography

The University CDP is located at 28.5900 north, 81.2045 west,[1] or approximately 15 miles (24 km) east of downtown Orlando.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24.4 km2), of which 9.1 square miles (23.5 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), or 3.50%, is water.[2]

The University CDP is northeast of Union Park and north of Alafaya. The community is reachable by SR 408, SR 434, and SR 50 (Colonial Drive), which forms the CDP's southern edge.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
201031,084—
202045,28445.7%
source:[3]
University (Orange County) racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[4] Pop 2020[5] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 18,759 23,342 60.35% 51.55%
Black or African American (NH) 3,497 4,448 11.25% 9.82%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 84 76 0.27% 0.17%
Asian (NH) 1,691 3,051 5.44% 6.74%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 27 19 0.09% 0.04%
Some other race (NH) 79 479 0.25% 1.06%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 420 2,086 1.35% 4.61%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6,527 11,783 21.00% 26.02%
Total 31,084 45,284

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45,284 people, 7,586 households, and 3,592 families residing in the CDP.[6]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 31,084 people, 6,738 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP.[7]

References

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  3. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790–2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.