Zolfo Springs, Florida facts for kids
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Zolfo Springs, Florida
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| Town of Zolfo Springs | |
Zolfo Springs Town Hall
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Location in Hardee County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Hardee |
| Incorporated | September 13, 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,737 |
| • Density | 998.85/sq mi (385.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33890
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-79250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293628 |
Zolfo Springs is a town in Hardee County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida Heartland region. The population was 1,737 at the 2020 census.
History
Early prosperity in the area (known initially as simply Zolfo) was due to its location along the Florida Cracker Trail, a cattle trail from Bradenton to Fort Pierce. Cattle herded from this area and the Florida Heartland was run to the coasts along this route as early as 1850. The Florida Cracker Trail today includes parts of State Road 64 and State Road 66 through Zolfo Springs.
In 1886, transportation improved through Zolfo when the Florida Southern Railway (later the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad) was built through the town on its way from Bartow to Punta Gorda. The railroad built a depot in the town and a post office was established the same year. The railroad was removed in the early 1980s. Today US 17 runs along the former railroad right of way (with Main Street being the original alignment of US 17).
The Town of Zolfo Springs was officially incorporated on September 13, 1904.
Geography
Zolfo Springs is located at the geographic center of Hardee County, at 27°29′46″N 81°47′49″W / 27.49611°N 81.79694°W (27.496211, –81.796878).
U.S. Route 17 runs through the center of town, leading north 4 miles (6 km) to Wauchula, the county seat, and south 20 miles (32 km) to Arcadia. Florida State Road 64 crosses the northern side of town, leading northeast 18 miles (29 km) to Avon Park and west 50 miles (80 km) to Bradenton. SR 66 leaves US 17 at the center of Zolfo Springs and leads east 25 miles (40 km) to U.S. Route 27 at the south end of Sebring.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Zolfo Springs has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.5 km2), all of it land.
The Peace River, which flows south to Punta Gorda, forms part of the northern town boundary. Pioneer Park Lake and Pioneer Park are also inside the town's boundaries.
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 Zolfo Springs has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 171 | — | |
| 1920 | 256 | 49.7% | |
| 1930 | 272 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 223 | −18.0% | |
| 1950 | 334 | 49.8% | |
| 1960 | 838 | 150.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,117 | 33.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,495 | 33.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,219 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,641 | 34.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,827 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,737 | −4.9% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 547 | 498 | 29.94% | 28.67% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 74 | 51 | 4.05% | 2.94% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 5 | 0.11% | 0.29% |
| Asian (NH) | 11 | 8 | 0.60% | 0.46% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 4 | 0 | 0.22% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 12 | 39 | 0.66% | 2.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,177 | 1,135 | 64.42% | 65.34% |
| Total | 1,827 | 1,737 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,737 people, 597 households, and 513 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,827 people, 648 households, and 552 families residing in the town.
Media
- WZZS-FM (106.9 The Bull)
- WZSP-FM (105.3 La Zeta)
See also
In Spanish: Zolfo Springs para niños
