Montverde, Florida facts for kids
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Montverde, Florida
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| Town of Montverde | |
Montverde Town Hall
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Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Settled (West Lake Apopka) | 1865 |
| Incorporated (Town of Montverde) | May 18, 1925 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,655 |
| • Density | 988.65/sq mi (381.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34756
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| Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-46525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406185 |
Montverde is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,655 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Montverde was the location of a Native American settlement and burial ground. The earliest record of American settlement is from 1865, and initially named "West Lake Apopka". The community got its Spanish-derived name "Monte Verde" by a settler from Vermont (which in turn also means "green mountain" and derives from French) who remarked on its rolling green hills while arriving at the site by boat on Lake Apopka. The Town of Montverde was incorporated on May 18, 1925.
The central feature of the town is Montverde Academy, a private preparatory school for primary and secondary students. The school was opened in 1912.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Montverde in Central Florida is located at 28°35′50″N 81°40′43″W / 28.59722°N 81.67861°W.
Montverde is located on the southwest shore of Lake Apopka. It is 18 miles (29 km) south of Tavares, the Lake county seat, and 24 miles (39 km) northwest of Orlando.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town of Montverde has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), of which 1.7 square miles (4.3 km2) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2), or 11.10%, 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 Montverde has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 297 | — | |
| 1940 | 312 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 293 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 374 | 27.6% | |
| 1970 | 308 | −17.6% | |
| 1980 | 397 | 28.9% | |
| 1990 | 890 | 124.2% | |
| 2000 | 882 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,463 | 65.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,655 | 13.1% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,231 | 1,264 | 84.14% | 76.37% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 23 | 76 | 1.57% | 4.59% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 2 | 0.41% | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 20 | 26 | 1.37% | 1.57% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 9 | 0.07% | 0.54% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 26 | 66 | 1.78% | 3.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 156 | 212 | 10.66% | 12.81% |
| Total | 1,463 | 1,655 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,655 people, 613 households, and 471 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,463 people, 473 households, and 383 families residing in the town.
Notable people
- Precious Achiuwa, NBA basketball player Miami Heat attended Montverde Academy from 2018–2019
- Cade Cunningham, NBA basketball player Detroit Pistons, also attended Montverde Academy from 2018-2020. He was the NBA first overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA draft.
- Ben Simmons, NBA basketball player Philadelphia 76ers, attended Montverde Academy from 2013–2015
See also
In Spanish: Montverde (Florida) para niños
