Wedgefield, Florida

Coordinates: 28°29′6″N 81°4′52″W / 28.48500°N 81.08111°W / 28.48500; -81.08111
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Wedgefield In Orlando Florida
Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°29′6″N 81°4′52″W / 28.48500°N 81.08111°W / 28.48500; -81.08111
Country United States
State Florida
County Orange
Government
Area
 • Total23.40 sq mi (60.59 km2)
 • Land23.33 sq mi (60.43 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,017
 • Density343.63/sq mi (132.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code12-75612[2]
GNIS feature ID1853300[3]

Wedgefield is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,705 at the 2010 census,[4] up from 2,700 at the 2000 census. It is part of the OrlandoKissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[edit]

Wedgefield is located at 28°29′6″N 81°4′52″W / 28.48500°N 81.08111°W / 28.48500; -81.08111 (28.484930, -81.081109).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 60.9 km2 (23.5 mi2), of which 60.7 km2 (23.4 mi2) is land and 0.2 km2 (0.1 mi2) (0.34%) is water.

Wedgefield is bounded by SR 520 and SR 528 (Beachline Expressway), in a corner such that the two roads make a wedge shape where they meet. The other major road is Dallas Boulevard, formerly SR 13, which used to link to East Colonial Drive but has not for decades since a portion north of Wedgefield was demolished and sodded over.[citation needed] Dallas Boulevard only links directly to the Beachline (Exit 24), where only eastbound traffic can exit onto Dallas and traffic on Dallas can only enter the Beachline westbound. Traffic seeking to get onto the Beachline eastbound, SR 520 or SR 50 must take a series of side roads onto SR 520.

Most of the land in Wedgefield is divided into lots of 1-acre (4,000 m2) or larger, but the majority of houses in the subdivision are situated on lots of one acre or less.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20208,017
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,700 people, 956 households, and 790 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 44.5/km2 (115.3/mi2). There were 1,010 housing units at an average density of 16.7/km2 (43.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.15% White, 6.78% African American, 0.07% Native American, 7.56% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 2.81% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.15% of the population.

There were 956 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,705, and the median income for a family was $62,174. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $28,653 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,448. About 6.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Wedgefield CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

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