Apopka, Florida
Apopka: The most populous city in Orange County, Florida.
About
Apopka is a city located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 41,542 and a population density of 473 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,870 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Apopka
| Population | 53,870 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Orange County |
| Phone Area Codes | 407 |
| Area | 87.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.6762,-81.5119 |
| Altitude | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:06:54 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 32703 |
| Density | 614 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 22.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Apopka is located at 28°40'34"N 81°30'43"W (28.6761700, -81.5118600).
Apopka map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Apopka increased by 22.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,542 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,765 | 5.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,103 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,238 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,796 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,109 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 50,486 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,277 | 3.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,557 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,447 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,870 | 0.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,806 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,902 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,938 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,897 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.1% |
| White only, percent : | 95.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 272 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $679,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,100 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,159 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,206 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,296 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,841 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,125 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 52,169 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,886 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $124,185 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $65,104 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 717 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 655 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 622 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,263.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.38 |
Best Things to Do in Apopka
1Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712, United States View details
Phone: +14075534383 | Website available
2Magnolia Park
2929 S Binion Rd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14078864231 | Website available
3Kit Land Nelson Park
10 N Forest Ave, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14077031642 | Website available
4Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Park Apopka
474 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Website available
5Clarcona Horse Park
3535 Damon Rd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14072549010 | Website available
Where to Eat in Apopka
1Steak 'n Shake
1680 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14078846485 | Website available
2Sonny's BBQ
2210 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14078148888 | Website available
3Chili's Grill & Bar
2425 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14078807999 | Website available
4La Granja
3352 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14079602457 | Website available
5Hurricane Grill & Wings
2209 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14077033271 | Website available
Where to Stay in Apopka
1Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-Apopka
321 S Lake Cortez Dr, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14078807861 | Website available
2Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando - Apopka
238 S Line Dr, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14078807868 | Website available
3Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center
580 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14077034493 | Website available
4Rodeway Inn
1317 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14078861010 | Website available
5Days Inn by Wyndham Apopka/Orlando
228 W Main St, Apopka, FL 32703, United States View details
Phone: +14077923956 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Apopka
1Apopka City Hall
120 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703 View details
Phone: +14077031700 | Website available
2Apopka City Clerk's Office
120 E Main St, Apopka, FL 32703 View details
Phone: +14077031704 | Website available
People born in Apopka (17)
People born in Apopka, including country musician John Anderson, football player, defensive back, safety Brandon Meriweather, football player, defensive lineman Jaye Howard, .
More notable people
- Derrick Clark (Player of American football) he was born in 04/05/1971
- Eddie C. Brown (American businessman) he was born in 26/11/1940
- Jeremy Gallon (American football player) he was born in 09/02/1990
- Rogers Beckett (American football player) he was born in 31/01/1977
- Martez Ivey (American football player) he was born in 25/07/1995
- K. J. Dillon (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 11/05/1994
- Mattie Rogers (Olympic Weightlifter) she was born in 23/08/1995
- Alex Nicholson (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 02/05/1990
- Fritz W. Alexander II (American judge) he was born in 24/04/1926
- Logan Gilbert (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 05/05/1997
- Donald Scott (American triple jumper) he was born in 23/02/1992
- Donald Harris (American professional wrestler) he was born in 23/10/1961
- Ronald Harris (American professional wrestler) he was born in 23/10/1961
- Ray Neil (American baseball player) he was born in 12/10/1920
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Apopka, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417327 | City College-Altamonte Springs | Altamonte Springs (FL) | 32714 |
| 438285 | Cortiva Institute-Maitland | Maitland (FL) | 32751 |
| 446109 | Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology | Altamonte Springs (FL) | 32701 |
| 138372 | Orange Technical College-Westside Campus | Winter Garden (FL) | 34787-3733 |
| 476814 | Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology | Orlando (FL) | 32804-3309 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Apopka, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPK | Winter Park | 150 West Morse Blvd | RAIL |
| ORL | Orlando Health/Amtrak | 1400 Sligh Blvd. | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Apopka.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Apopka Post Office | Apopka (FL) | 32712 |
| Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (FL) | 32768 |
| Clarcona Post Office | Clarcona (FL) | 32710 |
| Wekiva Spring Post Office | Longwood (FL) | 32779 |
| Altamonte Spring Post Office | Altamonte Springs (FL) | 32714 |
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 289,457 | The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area. |
| Alafaya | 78,113 | A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida. |
| Pine Hills | 60,076 | Census-designated place in Florida, United States |
| Ocoee | 49,168 | A city in Orange County, Florida. |
| Winter Garden | 46,646 | A city in Orange County, Florida. |
| Winter Park | 30,667 | City in Orange County, Florida, United States |
| Meadow Woods | 25,558 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Oak Ridge | 22,685 | In the US state of Florida, Oak Ridge is a census-designated place located in Orange County. |
| Maitland | 17,452 | City in Orange County, Florida, United States |
| Southchase | 15,921 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Lake Butler | 15,400 | City in Union County, Florida, United States |
| Hunters Creek | 14,321 | Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States |
| Horizon West | 14,000 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Conway | 13,467 | Unincorporated area of Orange County, Florida, USA |
| Lockhart | 13,060 | Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida |
| Azalea Park | 12,556 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Apopka distances to largest Florida cities