Lake Helen, Florida Explained

Lake Helen, Florida
Official Name:City of Lake Helen
Settlement Type:City
Motto:"The Gem of Florida"[1]
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Vernon Burton
Leader Name1:Roger Eckert
Leader Title2:Commissioners
Leader Name2:Heather Rutledge,
Lynda Donato, and
Charlene Bishop
Leader Title3:City Administrator
Leader Name3:
Lee Evett
Leader Title4:City Clerk
Leader Name4:Roxann Reid Goodman
Established Title3:Incorporated
Established Date3:1888
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:12.23
Area Land Km2:11.80
Area Water Km2:0.43
Area Total Sq Mi:4.72
Area Land Sq Mi:4.55
Area Water Sq Mi:0.17
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:2842
Population Density Km2:240.95
Population Density Sq Mi:624.07
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:28.9833°N -81.2328°W
Elevation M:20
Elevation Ft:66
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:32744
Area Code:386
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-38025[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0285248[4]
Website:http://www.lakehelen.org/

Lake Helen is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,842 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Lake Helen is located at (28.983463, –81.232870).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8km2, of which 11.5km2 is land and 0.3km2 (2.82%) is water.[6]

Climate

The climate for the City of Lake Helen is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lake Helen has a humid subtropical climate zone, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010 and 2020 census

Lake Helen racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
!Race!Pop 2010[7] !Pop 2020[8] !% 2010!% 2020
White (NH)2,2092,32084.18%81.63%
Black or African American (NH)2401949.15%6.83%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)420.15%0.07%
Asian (NH)940.34%0.14%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)020.00%0.07%
Some other race (NH)980.34%0.28%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)391161.49%4.08%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1141964.34%6.90%
Total2,6242,842

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,842 people, 923 households, and 650 families residing in the city.[9]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,624 people, 1,049 households, and 767 families residing in the city.[10]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,743 people, 1,124 households, and 774 families residing in the city. The population density was 650.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,204 housing units at an average density of 285.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 87.02% White, 10.68% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.95% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,124 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $34,577, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $22,774 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,158. About 7.5% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

In the media

An episode of WCW Monday Nitro from February 17, 1997, featured a home movie filmed during the preceding week by NWO members Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Syxx. In the video the three are driving through Lake Helen as the city's name appears on the side of a building that is captured on the video. The NWO members cross paths with the Steiner Brothers in their car and run them off the road.[11]

Notable people

Civil rights attorney and leader Isiah C. Smith was born in Lake Helen.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lake Helen: ABOUT. www.lakehelen.org.
  2. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 31, 2021.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  6. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lake Helen city, Florida. United States Census Bureau. February 15, 2012.
  7. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lake Helen city, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  8. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Lake Helen city, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  9. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Lake Helen city, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  10. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Lake Helen city, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  11. Web site: WCW: The KLIQ KILLS The Steiner Brothers. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/_pDmQyRrhf4. 2021-12-11 . live. TheWCWonUtube. December 16, 2014.
  12. Web site: Isiah C. Smith, Palm Beach County judge and civil rights leader, dies at 89 . Palm Beach Post . 2 March 2012 . 2 May 2015 . Whigham, Julius.