University, Orange County, Florida Explained

University, Orange County, Florida
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:USA Florida#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Florida
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Florida
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Orange
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:24.4
Area Land Km2:23.5
Area Water Km2:0.9
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:31084
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:28.5897°N -81.2044°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:32816, 32817
Area Codes:407, 689
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

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 east of downtown Orlando.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 24.4sqkm, of which 23.5sqkm is land and 0.9sqkm, 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

University (Orange County) racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
!Race!Pop 2010[3] !Pop 2020[4] !% 2010!% 2020
White (NH)18,75923,34260.35%51.55%
Black or African American (NH)3,4974,44811.25%9.82%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)8476 0.27%0.17%
Asian (NH)1,691 3,051 5.44%6.74%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)2719 0.09%0.04%
Some other race (NH)794790.25%1.06%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)4202,086 1.35%4.61%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)6,52711,78321.00%26.02%
Total31,08445,284

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45,284 people, 7,586 households, and 3,592 families residing in the CDP.[5]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  2. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): University CDP (Orange County), Florida. United States Census Bureau. September 25, 2012.
  3. Web site: 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.
  4. Web site: 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.
  5. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: University CDP (Orange County), Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  6. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: University CDP (Orange County), Florida. United States Census Bureau.