Altamonte Springs is a
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in
SeminoleSeminole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and part of the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is located in the central part of Florida between Orlando to the south and DeLand/Daytona Beach to the north. As of 2000, the population was 365,196. The U.S....
county in the
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of
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. Located primarily in Seminole County, the city is a northern suburb of the
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KissimmeeKissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 60,894. It is the county seat of Osceola County...
, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the
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estimated had a population of 2,032,496 in 2007. The name
Altamonte is
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meaning "high hill". Its population was 41,200 at the 2000 census.
Altamonte Springs is located at (28.661463, -81.392016).
According to the
United States Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data. As part of the United States Department of Commerce, the Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about...
, the city has a total area of 9.4 mi
2 (24.5 km
2).
Altamonte Springs is a
cityA city is a relatively large and permanent settlement, particularly a large urban settlement. Although there is no agreement on technical definitions distinguishing a city from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status...
in
SeminoleSeminole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and part of the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is located in the central part of Florida between Orlando to the south and DeLand/Daytona Beach to the north. As of 2000, the population was 365,196. The U.S....
county in the
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of
FloridaFlorida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States...
. Located primarily in Seminole County, the city is a northern suburb of the
OrlandoOrlando is a major city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan region...
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KissimmeeKissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 60,894. It is the county seat of Osceola County...
, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the
United States Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data. As part of the United States Department of Commerce, the Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about...
estimated had a population of 2,032,496 in 2007. The name
Altamonte is
SpanishSpanish or Castilian is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that originated in northern Spain and gradually spread in the Kingdom of Castile, evolving into the principal language of government and trade in the Iberian peninsula...
meaning "high hill". Its population was 41,200 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Altamonte Springs is located at (28.661463, -81.392016).
According to the
United States Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data. As part of the United States Department of Commerce, the Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about...
, the city has a total area of 9.4 mi
2 (24.5 km
2). 8.9 mi
2 (23.1 km
2) of it is land and 0.6 mi
2 (1.5 km
2) of it (5.93%) is water.
Government
Altamonte Springs has a City Manager, City Commissioner form of government, consisting of four commission districts and the Mayor serving City-wide.
Demographics
As of the
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of 2000, there were 41,200 people, 18,821 households, and 10,012 families residing in the city. The
population densityPopulation density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans. It is a key term used in geography....
was 1,787.3/km
2 (4,631.1/mi
2). There were 19,992 housing units at an average density of 867.3/km
2 (2,247.2/mi
2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.23% White, 9.72% African American, 0.33% Native American, 2.94% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.79% from
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, and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.93% of the population.
There were 18,821 households out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were
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living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The
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age is 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,578, and the median income for a family was $49,082. Males had a median income of $34,413 versus $28,897 for females. The
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for the city was $23,216. About 5.6% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The city of Altamonte Springs' public schools are a part of Seminole County Public Schools. Altamonte Springs contains 9 public elementary schools (Kâ5), 3 public middle schools (6â8), and 2 public high schools (9â12). The city of Altamonte Springs is also home to a branch of Seminole State College of Florida.
Elementary schools (public)
- Altamonte Elementary
- Bear Lake Elementary
- Casselberry Elementary
- Forest City Elementary
- Lake Orienta Elementary
- Sabal Point Elementary
- Spring Lake Elementary
- Wekiva Elementary
- Woodlands Elementary
- Forest Lake Edaction Center
Private schools
- Forest Lake Academy
Forest Lake Academy is a private high school outside Orlando, Florida. It is owned and operated by the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.-History:...
- Altamonte Christian School
- Saint Mary Magdalen
Cranes Roost Park and Uptown Altamonte
Cranes Roost Park, Cranes Roost Lake, and the general area on State Road 436 east of Interstate 4 is known as the central area of the city. This is the area that borders Interstate 4 which is the main interstate highway for Central Florida connecting Daytona Beach, Orlando, and Tampa. An outdoor town center was recently opened named 'Uptown Altamonte' which marks the central business district of the city. Cranes Roost at Uptown Altamonte features a cheorographed water fountain show that will entertain people of all ages. The spectacular music, light and water show features classical, swing and contemporary music in a 20 minute performance.
This bona fide city center incorporates large scale apartment buildings and planned high rise condominiums. The construction also includes surface street shops and retailers with a distinct urban feel. The new park area includes a people friendly-square for weddings, festivals, and city holidays. The spot has become popular with Altamonte Springs residents, and attracts residents from nearby Longwood, Casselberry, and Maitland. Construction is still ongoing, but future plans include two new high rise residential structures (in excess of 10 stories) and a series of parking garages to facilitate visitors.
Tuesdays jumpstart the week with Karaoke Madness featuring DJ Gregg, where the entire family can perform their favorite tunes and enjoy some time together.
Thursdays mean Streetmosphere, Uptown Altamonte's version of the circus, as performers stage two shows of mime, juggling, balancing and magic in the Eddie Rose Amphitheater at 7:30pm and 8:30pm.
Friday Night Live presents bands such as Running with Scissors, The Trans AM's, Silvertones, Bird Dog Bobby Blues Band and Cornucopia.
Monthly events include a Car Cruise with live 50's and 60's music as well as beautiful and classic cars and Cranes Comedy, on the fourth Tuesday of every month, with the best local and national comedy acts at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater.
The area includes the Altamonte Mall, a 4-anchor indoor shopping mall, which includes an 18-screen AMC theater. Many restaurants are located near the mall such as several
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,
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, and
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.
Special events
During recent years Altamonte Springs has been a host city to several local special events in the Orlando area including Red, Hot, & Boom, a major annual firework festival that takes place every July 3 in celebration of Independence Day. The Red, Hot, & Boom event draws over 100,000 local residents and visitors annually from the entire Central Florida area.
Parks and events
- Hermits Trail & Turnbull Ave
- Earth Day Event
- Bird Watchers Wanted
- Jr. Rangers Program
- Sunshine Park
- Cranes Roost
- Lake Lotus Nature Park
- Lake Orienta Public Boat Ramp
- Red, Hot, and Boom (Fourth of July Event)
Airports
Altamonte Springs is served primarily by
Orlando International AirportOrlando International Airport is a major international airport located six nautical miles southeast of the central business district of Orlando, a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is the busiest airport in the state of Florida....
, which is located 30 minutes away.
Orlando Sanford International AirportOrlando-Sanford International Airport is a public commercial air service airport in Sanford, Florida, near Orlando. It was originally constructed as a military installation known as Naval Air Station Sanford that was in operation as a Master Jet Base for carrier-based attack and reconnaissance...
, located 25 minutes away, also serves the area.
Orlando Executive AirportOrlando Executive Airport is a public-use airport located three nautical miles east of the central business district of Orlando, a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is owned by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority...
, located 20 minutes away, is used for charter flights and general aviation.
Bus service
Altamonte Springs is served by
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, offering local transit service which covers the five-county area (Osceola-Orange-Seminole-Lake-Volusia).
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