Orange County
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- Population
- 1,471,937
- Area
- 902.92 sq mi (2,338.56 km²), 100.51 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.6
- Households
- 527,776
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $79,719
- Median house value
- $390,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Orange County, located in Central Florida, is known for its vibrant economy and urban character. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,429,908, making it Florida’s fifth-most populous county. The county operates under a “strong mayor” form of charter government, reflecting its urban nature2. The Orange County Mayor oversees all County operations, including public safety for residents and more than 75 million annual visitors. Orange County is home to some of the finest public venues in America, including the Amway Center, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and Camping World Stadium. It also hosts popular attractions like Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and Magic Kingdom Park. Under the leadership of Mayor Jerry L. Demings, County employees embrace a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusiveness. The mission of Orange County is to serve its citizens and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism.
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The Apopka Voice
Published 12 hours agoAdventHealth grants will help 13 nonprofits serve more than 123,000 Central Floridians
AdventHealth is supporting 13 Central Florida nonprofits working to improve housing stability, food access, transportation, and maternal health. The grants are expected to help the organizations serve more than 123,200 people, including families in the Apopka area.
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If you’ve spent the past few spooky seasons hearing people talk about Nosferatu at Renaissance Theatre Company but still have no idea what actually happens inside that warehouse at 415 E. Princeton Street, this is for you. I went to opening night this past weekend, and the first…
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Orlando Shakes is bringing back its annual PlayFest this fall with six new plays over two weekends, including one with an especially strong Central Florida connection. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames is adapting Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God for…
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Published 17 hours agoMilk District Future Meeting Set for Sept. 16 as Neighborhood Changes Accelerate
The Milk District has been going through a lot lately, and if you have thoughts about what comes next, the City of Orlando wants to hear them. The City will host its first public workshop for The Milk District Vision Plan on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Orlando…
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Published 22 hours agoCentral Florida Nonprofits Have Until Friday to Apply for Victory Cup Funding
If you run a Central Florida nonprofit and could use unrestricted funding and some help telling your story, this is your last-minute reminder. Applications for the 12th annual Victory Cup Initiative close Friday, September 11, giving eligible nonprofits a shot at funding,…