Orange City, Florida - Wikipedia

City in the United States City in Florida, United States
Orange City, Florida
City
City of Orange City
Orange City Town HallOrange City Town Hall
Official seal of Orange City, FloridaSeal
Nickname: The Heart of Southwest Volusia
Location in Volusia County and the state of FloridaLocation in Volusia County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°56′05″N 81°17′17″W / 28.93472°N 81.28806°W / 28.93472; -81.28806[1]
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyVolusia
Incorporated1882
Government
 • TypeCouncil–Manager
Area[2]
 • Total7.92 sq mi (20.50 km2)
 • Land7.82 sq mi (20.25 km2)
 • Water0.097 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation[1]102 ft (31 m)
Population (2020)
 • Total12,632
 • Density1,616.0/sq mi (623.93/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code32763
Area code386
FIPS code12-51825[3]
GNIS feature ID2404440[1]
Websitewww.orangecityfl.gov

Orange City is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is a part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area. As of the 2020 US census, the city had a population of 12,632.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 km2), of which 7.1 square miles (18.3 km2) are land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2) or 1.31%, is covered by water.[4]

History

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Orange City was incorporated as a city in 1882. The city was named for the thousands of acres of orange groves in and around the city. Twelve years later, the Great Freeze wiped out the orange groves for which the town was named.[5]

Orange City received the "highest award that the world can give" for its water at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. John D. Rockefeller Sr. had Orange City Mineral Springs water sent to him wherever he traveled, and even used it for bathing.[5]

Historic places

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Sites on the National Register of Historic Places in Orange City include:

  • Dickinson Memorial Library and Park
  • Louis P. Thursby House
  • Orange City Colored School
  • Orange City Historic District
  • Orange City Town Hall
  • Seth French House
  • 1876 Heritage Inn

Demographics

[edit] Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900365
191049034.2%
19204971.4%
193057215.1%
1940489−14.5%
195079763.0%
19601,598100.5%
19701,77711.2%
19802,79557.3%
19905,34791.3%
20006,60423.5%
201010,59960.5%
202012,63219.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 and 2020 census

[edit] Orange City racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 7,852 7,930 74.08% 62.78%
Black or African American (NH) 609 967 5.75% 7.66%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 34 27 0.32% 0.21%
Asian (NH) 149 248 1.41% 1.96%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 2 3 0.02% 0.02%
Some other race (NH) 12 46 0.11% 0.36%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 147 441 1.39% 3.49%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,794 2,970 16.93% 23.51%
Total 10,599 12,632

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,632 people, 5,513 households, and 3,239 families residing in the city.[9]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 10,599 people, 4,877 households, and 2,488 families residing in the city.[10]

2000 census

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In the census of 2000, 6,604 people, 3,062 households, and 1,904 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,091.4 inhabitants per square mile (421.4/km2). The 3,685 housing units averaged 609.0 per square mile (235.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.97% White, 3.66% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 1.47% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. About 5.13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,062 households in 2000, 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were not families. Around 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.63.

In 2000, in the city, the population was distributed as 17.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 31.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $26,883, and for a family was $34,003. Males had a median income of $29,817 versus $21,034 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,318. About 9.9% of the population and 7.1% of families were below the poverty line. Of the total population, 15.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and infrastructure

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The United States Postal Service operates a post office at 260 N Industrial Drive.

Government

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The City of Orange City has a council–manager government. The city council is composed of a mayor and six council members who serve overlapping four-year terms. The city council serves as the elected legislative and governing body responsible for establishing policies, adopting an annual budget, adopting local laws and ordinances, and hiring and overseeing the city manager, city attorney, and municipal clerk. The mayor and council members are elected by voters citywide and must reside within the corporate limits of Orange City. Council members run for office by district (five) and one at-large.[11]

Fire department

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Pierce Fire Engine of Station 68

The Orange City Fire Department, established in 1890, is a combination department (volunteer and paid). The department consists of two fire stations; station 67, located at 215 N. Holly Ave, is also the main station where administration is housed. Station 68 is located at the south-end water plant. This is a secured facility and not accessible for the public. The department was recently awarded a class 2 ISO rating, first and only in Volusia County. The Orange City Fire Department is contracted to provide fire services to the City of DeBary, Florida (Station 33). All engines and the Rescue are ALS supplied and staffed with paramedics.

Public transportation

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  • Interstate 4
  • State Road 472

Orange City is served by the #20, #21, #22, & #23 routes operated by Volusia County Public Transit System.[12]

Education

[edit] See also: Florida's Historic Black Public Schools Multiple Property Submission

Elementary schools

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  • Manatee Cove Elementary School
  • Orange City Elementary School

Middle schools

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  • River Springs Middle School

High schools

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  • University High School

Notable people

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  • Herbert L. Becker, magician who performed under the name Kardeen
  • Gaylord DuBois, author of the novel The Lone Ranger
  • Danny Kelley, American stock-car racing driver
  • Tom Laputka, former football player for Ottawa Rough Riders and Edmonton Eskimos, former mayor of Orange City
  • Gar Samuelson, former drummer for heavy metal band Megadeth

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orange City, Florida
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Orange City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Orange City Town History – City of Orange City".[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Orange City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Orange City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Orange City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Orange City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "City Council – City of Orange City".
  12. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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