Belle Isle, Florida facts for kids
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Belle Isle, Florida
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| City of Belle Isle | ||
Belle Isle City Hall
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Orange | |
| Incorporated (Town) | October 21, 1924 | |
| Disnincorporated | 1928 | |
| Reincorporated (City) | 1954 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.18 sq mi (13.42 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) | |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,032 | |
| • Density | 2,930.00/sq mi (1,131.41/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
32809, 32812
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| Area codes | 407, 689 | |
| FIPS code | 12-05300 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403838 | |
Belle Isle is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,032 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The Belle Isle area was first inhabited by the Timucua people circa the 9th century. The first organized government of Belle Isle was established in 1924, with C. H. Hoffner as the community's first mayor. This government lasted until 1928, when it was deactivated. Belle Isle was re-established in 1954, and has been running continuously since.
Since 2003, Belle Isle has run under a council-manager government, with the mayor being a strictly ceremonial position. Seven commissioners are elected to represent their respective districts on the city council. All elected officials serve three year terms without compensation.
In 2009, the City of Belle Isle established its own police department, which would take over the area's jurisdiction from the Orange County Sheriff. The incorporation of the department has almost doubled the total number of city employees, increasing the number from 11 to 20.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.2 km2) (54.42%) is water.
The exact coordinates of its location is 28°28′20″N 81°20′57″W / 28.47222°N 81.34917°W.
The city of Belle Isle is close to Orlando International Airport, being only three miles northwest of it; Orlando itself is only five miles north. Belle Isle is the location of Lake Conway, one of Greater Orlando's largest lakes. The southern portion of Little Lake Conway, another large lake, is also in Belle Isle.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 160 | — | |
| 1940 | 178 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,344 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,705 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,848 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,272 | 85.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,531 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,988 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,032 | 17.4% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 4,972 | 4,692 | 83.03% | 66.72% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 161 | 268 | 2.69% | 3.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 3 | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Asian (NH) | 94 | 240 | 1.57% | 3.41% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 3 | 2 | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 18 | 25 | 0.30% | 0.36% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 67 | 263 | 1.12% | 3.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 663 | 1,539 | 11.07% | 21.89% |
| Total | 5,988 | 7,032 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,032 people, 2,647 households, and 2,075 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,988 people, 2,277 households, and 1,671 families residing in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Belle Isle para niños
