Umatilla, Florida

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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Umatilla, Florida |
| settlement_type | City |
| motto | "Nature's Hometown" |
| image_skyline | Umatilla City Hall02.jpg |
| imagesize | 250x200px |
| image_caption | Umatilla City Hall |
| image_map | Lake_County_Florida_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Umatilla_Highlighted.svg |
| mapsize | 250x200px |
| map_caption | Location in Lake County and the state of Florida |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | United States |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Florida |
| subdivision_type2 | County |
| subdivision_name2 | Lake |
| established_title | |
| established_title2 | |
| established_title3 | Incorporated |
| established_date3 | November 8, 1904 |
| government_type | Council-Manager |
| leader_title | Mayor |
| unit_pref | Imperial |
| area_footnotes | |
| area_total_km2 | 11.06 |
| area_land_km2 | 9.30 |
| area_water_km2 | 1.76 |
| area_total_sq_mi | 4.27 |
| area_land_sq_mi | 3.59 |
| area_water_sq_mi | 0.68 |
| population_as_of | 2020 |
| population_total | 3685 |
| population_density_km2 | 396.26 |
| population_density_sq_mi | 1026.18 |
| timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| utc_offset | -5 |
| timezone_DST | EDT |
| utc_offset_DST | -4 |
| coordinates | |
| elevation_footnotes | |
| elevation_ft | 95 |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code |
| postal_code | 32784 |
| area_code | 352 |
| blank_name | FIPS code |
| blank_info | 12-73025 |
| blank1_name | GNIS feature ID |
| blank1_info | 2405622 |
| website | |
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History
The city was named after Umatilla, Oregon.
Geography
Florida State Road 19 passes through the center of town, leading south 11 mi to Tavares, the county seat, and north 58 mi through the Ocala National Forest to Palatka. Umatilla is 38 mi northwest of Orlando and 49 mi southwest of Daytona Beach.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.0 km2, of which 9.3 km2 are land and 1.8 km2, or 16.00%, are water.
Demographics
|1910= 283 |1920= 640 |1930= 907 |1940= 1149 |1950= 1312 |1960= 1717 |1970= 1600 |1980= 1872 |1990= 2350 |2000= 2214 |2010= 3456 |2020= 3685 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census
2010 and 2020 census
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(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
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| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,938 | 2,996 | 85.01% | 81.30% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 110 | 60 | 3.18% | 1.63% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 11 | 0.26% | 0.30% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 19 | 0.17% | 0.52% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 9 | 0.09% | 0.24% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 20 | 127 | 0.58% | 3.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 370 | 461 | 10.71% | 12.51% |
| Total | 3,456 | 3,685 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,685 people, 1,680 households, and 1,061 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,456 people, 1,403 households, and 968 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,214 people, 867 households, and 582 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.4 PD/sqmi. There were 987 housing units at an average density of 388.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.54% White, 3.52% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.95% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.93% of the population.
In 2000, there were 867 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.
In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $29,628, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $21,741 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,739. About 7.2% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Al Hofmann, drag racer and drag car owner in the funny car division
- Jonathan Lucroy, catcher for the Chicago Cubs
- Willis V. McCall, sheriff of Lake County
- Robert M. McTureous, Jr., recipient of the Medal of Honor
- Julia Nesheiwat, United States government official
- Will Radcliff, creator of the Slush Puppie; owned a ranch surrounding Umatilla
- Dennis K. Stanley, professor and coach
- Jaclyn Stapp, beauty queen
- Howard Van Hyning, percussionist with the New York City Opera
References
References
- "The City of Umatilla, Florida". The City of Umatilla, Florida.
- "History of Umatilla".
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
- "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
- {{GNIS. 2405622
- (April 30, 1998). "52 Medflies Turn Up in Lake Traps". Orlando Sentinel.
- "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Florida".
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Umatilla city, Florida".
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Umatilla city, Florida".
- "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Umatilla city, Florida".
- "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Umatilla city, Florida".
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