Astatula, Florida facts for kids
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Astatula, Florida
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| Town of Astatula | |
Astatula Town Hall & Police Department
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Location in Lake County, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,889 |
| • Density | 604.09/sq mi (233.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34705
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-02250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405177 |
Astatula is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,889 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Asatula is located at 28°42′23″N 81°44′05″W / 28.70639°N 81.73472°W.
Astatula is located in central Lake County on the east side of Little Lake Harris. County Road 561 (Monroe Street) is the main road through the town; it leads north 8 miles (13 km) to Tavares, the county seat, and south 7 miles (11 km) to U.S. Route 27 near Minneola.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Astatula has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.09 km2), or 1.12%, are water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Astatula has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 167 | — | |
| 1940 | 153 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 255 | 66.7% | |
| 1960 | 357 | 40.0% | |
| 1970 | 388 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 755 | 94.6% | |
| 1990 | 995 | 31.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,388 | 39.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,810 | 30.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,889 | 4.4% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,238 | 1,161 | 68.40% | 61.46% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 31 | 39 | 1.71% | 2.06% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 6 | 0.28% | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 21 | 11 | 1.16% | 0.58% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 4 | 2 | 0.22% | 0.11% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.21% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 27 | 58 | 1.49% | 3.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 484 | 608 | 26.74% | 32.19% |
| Total | 1,810 | 1,889 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,889 people, 737 households, and 539 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,810 people, 772 households, and 631 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Astatula para niños
