Community Information For The City Of Orlando
Orlando Florida
The City Beautiful...Orlando Florida
Land Area: 95.3 Square Miles in Orange County Florida
Greater Orlando is a Tapestry of individual cities and towns, each with their own distinctive flavor and identity. In fact, of Metro Orlando's 1.5 Million population, only 180,000 live in
Orlando proper. The City of
Orlando's roots date back to 1842 when frontiersman Aaron Jernigan settled on the shores of Lake Holden following the Seminole Indian Wars. The advent of the South Florida railroad brought more and more visitors to nearby
Sanford, many of whom migrated to
Orlando. By 1900, the population had grown to 3000. Today 10 times that number move here each and every year.
In Fact, from 1992-1997, Orlando was the 3rd fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States and is the number one tourist destination in the world. And if one thinks that Orlando lives and dies with tourism, it should be noted that Orlando is a leader in Electro-Optics, simulation technology and film production. (Trivia: The young Film makers behind the hugely successful "Blair Witch Project" hail from Metro Orlando). Orlando's population is young, well educated and diverse. The average age is 34 while over 50% of the population is college educated. The median household income is $44,179, which is higher than both the national and the state average. Not all residents are northern transplants, a growing number of newcomers come from south of Florida, namely Puerto Rico. These new natives bring with them a unique flair to particularly Osceola County and east Orange. There is a large contingent of international newcomers from The United Kingdom, Southeast Asia and South America.
Population: 213,223
Population Density: 1989 People per square mile
Location: Orlando is located in Orange County northeast of Tampa between Daytona Beach and Winter Haven along Interstate 4. Orlando is understandably the hub of Central Florida. Easy access to Orlando International Airport, Sanford International Airport, or Daytona Beach International Airport. Major highways bisect through and beltway around Greater Orlando making travel to any point in Florida fast and enjoyable.
Education: Orange County Public Schools: 445 W. Amelia, Orlando Florida 32801
General Characteristics: The City Beautiful is one of the world's premier tourist destinations and an attractive place for business start-ups, expansions and relocations. The City's growht and prosperity are due in no small part to it's quality of life. stemming from it's friendly neighborhoods, beautiful parks and lakes, lush landscaping, pleasant climate and positive outlook for the future.
For More Information:
Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 75 S. Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando FL 32804
(407) 425-1234
East Orlando Chamber Of Commerce, 10111 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32817
(407) 277-5951
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 319 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando FL 32801
(407) 428-5870