Deltona, Florida
Encyclopedia
Deltona is a city in the central region
of the U.S. state
of Florida
and is the largest city in Volusia County
. It is located east of DeBary
and north of Lake Monroe
. It is the twenty-ninth largest city in Florida, with a 2010 Census population of 85,182. Deltona is a principal city in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metropolitan area
, and suburb in the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. It is also a major city in the Fun Coast
region of Florida. Within the city is a campus of the Daytona State College, the Fathi Hall building. The city’s economy
is largely impacted by state and regional economy, which depends solely on surrounding communities and cities for work
, shopping
and entertainment
. Area employment consists predominantly of service related activities, retail trade, manufacturing
, government and construction
. The city’s land use is almost entirely residential and over 75 percent is built upon it.
Just before Florida became a state in 1845, nomadic Timucuans were the first inhabitants of southwest Volusia County, who found fish
and fresh water
plentiful in the area. After Florida gained statehood in the United States, steamboat
s began to make regular trips up the St. Johns River
to Lake Monroe. Visitors and residents began settling into the state, and a community developed on the shores of Lake Monroe at the steamboat landing. The city currently known as "Deltona" was founded in 1962, when the Mackle Brothers
purchased 17203 acres (69.6 km²), and filed a planned unit development
for a community of 35,143 lots. The name chosen for the city is a portmanteau of two nearby cities: DeLand
("Del-") and Daytona
("-tona"). Construction began immediately, and the first residents settled in April of 1963, and by the end of that year, Deltona had a population of 180 people comprising seventy-eight families. In 1970, the U.S. Census recorded 4,868 inhabitants, and the population had reached 15,710 by 1980. The growth of the community continued at the rate of 130 new families per month to reach more than 52,000 people by 1991. The city was officially incorporated as a city on December 31, 1995.
to Lake Monroe
. A man named George Sauls, along with his wife Adeline and six children, were the first settlers in the city now called Deltona in 1859. The area, called Saulsville at the time, was about three miles (5 km) north of Osteen
. Sauls' homestead, which caught on fire in 1970, was on what is now George Sauls Street in Deltona. Up until the year 2000, when a house was built on the site, there was a historical marker that read:
The marker is no longer there and was moved to the Osteen Cemetery at the request of the new land owner in 2000. The marker was in the middle of a short street named Barranca until the Volusia County Historical Commission renamed it George Sauls Street in 1977. Visitors and residents continued to populate the state, and a community grew up on the shores of Lake Monroe at the steamboat landing. The community, named Enterprise, developed a schoolhouse built in 1863, along with two churches.
arrived in the area and brought 17203 acres (69.6 km²) of land, and filed a planned unit development
for a community of 35,143 lots. The area would then named "Deltona." Work began almost immediately, and the first inhabitants took up resident in April of 1963. By the end of 1963, Deltona had a population of 180 people comprising 78 families. School bus
service was eventually established, and construction began on a golf course. In 1970, the U.S. Census recorded 4,868 inhabitants; and by 1980, Deltona's population was 15,710. The growth of the community continued at the estimated rate of 130 new families per month to reach more than 52,000 people by 1991. Deltona also has a subtle sense of humor as well, which can be found by looking around; for instance, the Mackle brothers are honored by reversing their name on a street: Elkcam Blvd.
The residents of unincorporated
Deltona voted in September 1995 to incorporate Deltona as a new city, after two previous failed attempts to do so in 1987 and 1990. A seven-member commission was elected, and as of December 31, 1995, the City of Deltona became official. As part of the referendum
for incorporation, the existing Deltona Fire District was dissolved; and on its first day of cityhood, Deltona had over 50 employees including firefighter
s, paramedic
s, and other emergency response personnel. The newly elected city commission appointed an Interim City Manager, Interim Finance Director and Interim City Attorney. In July 1996, the city commission hired its first full-time city manager, Harold Emrich, and first city attorney, James "Skip" Fowler.
On November 7, 2003, the city had accomplished a long-term goal of establishing its own public utility
. The city purchased the Deltona Water and Wastewater System from Florida Water Services after two years of negotiations. This purchase resulted in the hiring of 32 of Florida Water Services’ employees and the acquisition of all Florida Water Services assets in the Deltona system.
The city of Deltona is located in southwest Volusia County, approximately 25 miles (40.2 km) away from Daytona Beach
and Orlando
via Interstate 4
. It is bordered by the cities of DeBary
, Orange City
and Lake Helen
. Other nearby communities include Osteen
, Cassadaga
and Enterprise. It is included in the Orlando – Deltona – Daytona Beach, Florida Combined Statistical Area and the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The majority of the land in the city is of karst topography
. The St. Johns River
runs along west of DeBary, and continues onto Lake Monroe
, which is directly south of Deltona. The city is located about 30 miles (48.3 km) inland from the Atlantic Ocean
. The United States Geological Survey
lists the city's elevation at 33 feet (10.1 m) above sea level at a point near Deltona's geographic center. Elevations range from 20 feet (6.1 m) to 112 feet (34.1 m) above sea level. According to the city of Deltona as of August 2009, the city has a total area of 41 square miles (106.2 km²), of which 32.6 square miles (84.4 km²) is land and 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²) is water.
in the Cfa Köppen climate classification
, meaning it typically has hot, humid summers and cool winters. The area benefits from a three-season climate (spring
, summer
, and fall) with an average annual rainfall of 53 inches (134.6 cm). The record high temperature is 103 °F (39.4 °C) recorded in July 1998, with a record low of 19 °F (-7.2 °C) recorded in January 1985.
According to the City of Deltona, the population was 85,921 (as of September 7, 2008), 33,715 developed lots, and 36,683 Platted single family residential lots, and an average family size of 2.78 residing in the city.
Based on the 2000 census, the population density
was 1,943.7 per square mile (750.4/km2). There were 26,417 housing units at an average density of 738.4 per square mile (285.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.92% White, 20.00% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.97% from other races
, and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.33% of the population.
There were 24,896 households out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples
living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,078, and the median income for a family was $42,122. Males had a median income of $31,087 versus $23,482 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,648. About 6.2% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
The Unemployment Rate is approximately 6.5% with recent job growth of -0.1% and future job growth of 23.6%.
In political circles, 50.4% of Deltona residents are registered Democrats, 48.8% Republican, and 0.6% registered Independent (others). The Deltona City Commission is a Non-Partisan government body.
Deltona is or has been in the past the home of approximately 115 sexual offenders and predators.
The City recently renovated Tom Hoffman (formerly Whipple) Park, Campbell Park and the Lake Monroe Boat Ramp. The Hoffman Park project was done through Volusia County ECHO and the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP). The City received FRDAP money for the Campbell Park project as well. Funding for the Lake Monroe Boat Ramp improvement project was done with the assistance of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission under the Florida Boating Improvement Program.
Tom Hoffman Park now includes a butterfly garden, walking trail (which is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliant) and an open-field play area. Campbell Park improvements include an ADA compliant floating dock, beach volleyball courts, lighted tennis courts, a two-story overlook, picnic areas, renovated shuffle board courts, gazebos, playground, and an ADA compliant fitness trail. The Lake Monroe area has two floating docks, picnic tables, is ADA accessible and boasts an improved vehicle and boat parking area. Parks & Recreation will be adding two covered pavilions to the park in the near future.
The City hopes to pursue and secure future grant opportunities that will enable us to continue various park improvement projects including the new 122 acre (0.49371692 km²) sports complex in the Alexander/Providence area. We are very aware of the need for safe areas for our citizens to enjoy the nature trails in our parks. To this end we are working with Volusia and Seminole Counties as well as the entire St. Johns River Trail system to tie our trails into the Seminole County Lake Monroe Loop and the East/West trail.
Previous, current and planned park improvements have significantly enhanced our natural environment in the City. We will continue to make every effort to avail ourselves of opportunities to promote recreation and environmental opportunities to the citizens of the City of Deltona.
The Mayor serves as the presiding officer at official meetings and as the ceremonial head of the City. A Vice Mayor is elected annually by the City Commission from among the Commission members. The elected officials serve with compensation as provided in the City's Charter and may request and receive reimbursement of actual expenses incurred while performing their official duties.
The Mayor and Commission are responsible for the legislative and policy functions of City Government. These functions include appointing Charter Officers (City Manager, City Attorney); enacting ordinances, resolutions and other official acts necessary for the proper governing of the City; reviewing and adopting the annual budget; reviewing and acting upon recommendations of the City Manager and various boards/committees; appointing advisory board members; contracting municipal services for the City; and promoting the protection, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Deltona.
s, three middle school
s and two high school
s operated by the Volusia County District School Board
, with a total enrollment of over 16,230 students as of August 2010. The first high school in the city, Deltona High School
, opened in 1988. Deltona High School has an enrollment rate of almost 3,000 students. A second high school was built in 1994 named Pine Ridge High School
, which has an enrollment of over 2,500 students.
Daytona State College operates a campus in Deltona, which is located at the City of Deltona’s Municipal Complex. City hall is located on 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) of a 100 acre (0.404686 km²) state educational site. Upon the site, the separate Deltona campus of Daytona State College was opened in August 2004. The city provides 4000 square feet (371.6 m²) of land in the City Hall facility to the Deltona campus of Daytona State College.
Central Florida
Central Florida is a regional designation for the area surrounding Orlando in east central Florida, United States. The area represents the third largest population concentration in Florida, after the South Florida and Tampa Bay regions, respectively....
of the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and is the largest city in Volusia County
Volusia County, Florida
Volusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona....
. It is located east of DeBary
DeBary, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,559 people, 6,538 households, and 4,720 families residing in the city. The population density was 853.8 inhabitants per square mile . There were 7,001 housing units at an average density of 384.2 per square mile...
and north of Lake Monroe
Lake Monroe (Florida)
Lake Monroe is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system. The port city of Sanford is situated along the southern shore, while DeBary and Deltona are located along the northern shore. Two major central Florida roadways that run near the lake are State Road 415 and Interstate 4...
. It is the twenty-ninth largest city in Florida, with a 2010 Census population of 85,182. Deltona is a principal city in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metropolitan area
Volusia County, Florida
Volusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona....
, and suburb in the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. It is also a major city in the Fun Coast
Fun Coast
The Fun Coast is a region of Florida, in the United States. It extends along the Atlantic, or eastern, coast of the state, from Marineland to Canaveral National Seashore, and includes all of Flagler County and Volusia County. It is bounded by the Space Coast on the south and by the First Coast on...
region of Florida. Within the city is a campus of the Daytona State College, the Fathi Hall building. The city’s economy
Economy
An economy consists of the economic system of a country or other area; the labor, capital and land resources; and the manufacturing, trade, distribution, and consumption of goods and services of that area...
is largely impacted by state and regional economy, which depends solely on surrounding communities and cities for work
Work
Work may refer to:Human labor:* Employment* House work* Labor , measure of the work done by human beings* Manual labor, physical work done by people* Wage labor, in which a worker sells their labor and an employer buys it...
, shopping
Shopping
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and entertainment
Entertainment
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. Area employment consists predominantly of service related activities, retail trade, manufacturing
Manufacturing
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, government and construction
Construction
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. The city’s land use is almost entirely residential and over 75 percent is built upon it.
Just before Florida became a state in 1845, nomadic Timucuans were the first inhabitants of southwest Volusia County, who found fish
Fish
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and fresh water
Fresh Water
Fresh Water is the debut album by Australian rock and blues singer Alison McCallum, released in 1972. Rare for an Australian artist at the time, it came in a gatefold sleeve...
plentiful in the area. After Florida gained statehood in the United States, steamboat
Steamboat
A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels...
s began to make regular trips up the St. Johns River
St. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...
to Lake Monroe. Visitors and residents began settling into the state, and a community developed on the shores of Lake Monroe at the steamboat landing. The city currently known as "Deltona" was founded in 1962, when the Mackle Brothers
Mackle Brothers
The Mackle brothers - Elliott, Robert and Frank Jr. - were the developers of the land at Marco Island, Florida. In 1962 they purchased most of the site from the heirs of Barron Gift Collier for US$7M and through their development company, The Deltona Corporation, began to transform it into a resort...
purchased 17203 acres (69.6 km²), and filed a planned unit development
Planned Unit Development
A planned unit development , is both a type of building development as well as a regulatory process. A PUD is a designed grouping of varied and compatible land uses, such as housing, recreation, commercial centers, and industrial parks, all within one contained development or...
for a community of 35,143 lots. The name chosen for the city is a portmanteau of two nearby cities: DeLand
DeLand, Florida
DeLand is the county seat of Volusia County, Florida. In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 24,375. It is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 436,575 in 2006...
("Del-") and Daytona
Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 64,211. Daytona Beach is a principal city of the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the census bureau estimated had...
("-tona"). Construction began immediately, and the first residents settled in April of 1963, and by the end of that year, Deltona had a population of 180 people comprising seventy-eight families. In 1970, the U.S. Census recorded 4,868 inhabitants, and the population had reached 15,710 by 1980. The growth of the community continued at the rate of 130 new families per month to reach more than 52,000 people by 1991. The city was officially incorporated as a city on December 31, 1995.
1845–1961
The first inhabitants of southwest Volusia County were nomadic Timucuans who found fish and fresh water plentiful in the area. After Florida became a state in 1845, steamboats began to make regular trips up the St. Johns RiverSt. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...
to Lake Monroe
Lake Monroe (Florida)
Lake Monroe is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system. The port city of Sanford is situated along the southern shore, while DeBary and Deltona are located along the northern shore. Two major central Florida roadways that run near the lake are State Road 415 and Interstate 4...
. A man named George Sauls, along with his wife Adeline and six children, were the first settlers in the city now called Deltona in 1859. The area, called Saulsville at the time, was about three miles (5 km) north of Osteen
Osteen, Florida
Osteen, Florida is an unincorporated community located in southwest Volusia County. The , a 150-acre nature preserve with hiking and horse trails is located in Osteen.-History:...
. Sauls' homestead, which caught on fire in 1970, was on what is now George Sauls Street in Deltona. Up until the year 2000, when a house was built on the site, there was a historical marker that read:
The marker is no longer there and was moved to the Osteen Cemetery at the request of the new land owner in 2000. The marker was in the middle of a short street named Barranca until the Volusia County Historical Commission renamed it George Sauls Street in 1977. Visitors and residents continued to populate the state, and a community grew up on the shores of Lake Monroe at the steamboat landing. The community, named Enterprise, developed a schoolhouse built in 1863, along with two churches.
1962–present
It would not be until 1962, when the Mackle BrothersMackle Brothers
The Mackle brothers - Elliott, Robert and Frank Jr. - were the developers of the land at Marco Island, Florida. In 1962 they purchased most of the site from the heirs of Barron Gift Collier for US$7M and through their development company, The Deltona Corporation, began to transform it into a resort...
arrived in the area and brought 17203 acres (69.6 km²) of land, and filed a planned unit development
Planned Unit Development
A planned unit development , is both a type of building development as well as a regulatory process. A PUD is a designed grouping of varied and compatible land uses, such as housing, recreation, commercial centers, and industrial parks, all within one contained development or...
for a community of 35,143 lots. The area would then named "Deltona." Work began almost immediately, and the first inhabitants took up resident in April of 1963. By the end of 1963, Deltona had a population of 180 people comprising 78 families. School bus
School bus
A school bus is a type of bus designed and manufactured for student transport: carrying children and teenagers to and from school and school events...
service was eventually established, and construction began on a golf course. In 1970, the U.S. Census recorded 4,868 inhabitants; and by 1980, Deltona's population was 15,710. The growth of the community continued at the estimated rate of 130 new families per month to reach more than 52,000 people by 1991. Deltona also has a subtle sense of humor as well, which can be found by looking around; for instance, the Mackle brothers are honored by reversing their name on a street: Elkcam Blvd.
The residents of unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Deltona voted in September 1995 to incorporate Deltona as a new city, after two previous failed attempts to do so in 1987 and 1990. A seven-member commission was elected, and as of December 31, 1995, the City of Deltona became official. As part of the referendum
Referendum
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for incorporation, the existing Deltona Fire District was dissolved; and on its first day of cityhood, Deltona had over 50 employees including firefighter
Firefighter
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s, paramedic
Paramedic
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s, and other emergency response personnel. The newly elected city commission appointed an Interim City Manager, Interim Finance Director and Interim City Attorney. In July 1996, the city commission hired its first full-time city manager, Harold Emrich, and first city attorney, James "Skip" Fowler.
On November 7, 2003, the city had accomplished a long-term goal of establishing its own public utility
Public utility
A public utility is an organization that maintains the infrastructure for a public service . Public utilities are subject to forms of public control and regulation ranging from local community-based groups to state-wide government monopolies...
. The city purchased the Deltona Water and Wastewater System from Florida Water Services after two years of negotiations. This purchase resulted in the hiring of 32 of Florida Water Services’ employees and the acquisition of all Florida Water Services assets in the Deltona system.
Geography
Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 64,211. Daytona Beach is a principal city of the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the census bureau estimated had...
and Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
via Interstate 4
Interstate 4
Interstate 4 is a intrastate Highway located entirely within the state of Florida, United States. It goes from Interstate 275 in Tampa, Florida to Interstate 95 at Daytona Beach, Florida . It also has the Florida Department of Transportation designation of State Road 400, but only a small...
. It is bordered by the cities of DeBary
DeBary, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,559 people, 6,538 households, and 4,720 families residing in the city. The population density was 853.8 inhabitants per square mile . There were 7,001 housing units at an average density of 384.2 per square mile...
, Orange City
Orange City, Florida
Orange City is a city located in Volusia County, Florida. In the 2000 census the city had a total population of 6,604. In 2004 the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 7,172.-Geography:Orange City is located at ....
and Lake Helen
Lake Helen, Florida
For the high-altitude lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park, see Lake Helen Lake Helen is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,743 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S...
. Other nearby communities include Osteen
Osteen, Florida
Osteen, Florida is an unincorporated community located in southwest Volusia County. The , a 150-acre nature preserve with hiking and horse trails is located in Osteen.-History:...
, Cassadaga
Cassadaga, Florida
Cassadaga is a small unincorporated community located in Volusia County, Florida, just north of Deltona...
and Enterprise. It is included in the Orlando – Deltona – Daytona Beach, Florida Combined Statistical Area and the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The majority of the land in the city is of karst topography
Karst topography
Karst topography is a geologic formation shaped by the dissolution of a layer or layers of soluble bedrock, usually carbonate rock such as limestone or dolomite, but has also been documented for weathering resistant rocks like quartzite given the right conditions.Due to subterranean drainage, there...
. The St. Johns River
St. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...
runs along west of DeBary, and continues onto Lake Monroe
Lake Monroe (Florida)
Lake Monroe is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system. The port city of Sanford is situated along the southern shore, while DeBary and Deltona are located along the northern shore. Two major central Florida roadways that run near the lake are State Road 415 and Interstate 4...
, which is directly south of Deltona. The city is located about 30 miles (48.3 km) inland from the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
. The United States Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
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lists the city's elevation at 33 feet (10.1 m) above sea level at a point near Deltona's geographic center. Elevations range from 20 feet (6.1 m) to 112 feet (34.1 m) above sea level. According to the city of Deltona as of August 2009, the city has a total area of 41 square miles (106.2 km²), of which 32.6 square miles (84.4 km²) is land and 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²) is water.
Climate
Deltona's climate is classified as a humid subtropical climateHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
in the Cfa Köppen climate classification
Köppen climate classification
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, meaning it typically has hot, humid summers and cool winters. The area benefits from a three-season climate (spring
Spring (season)
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, summer
Summer
Summer is the warmest of the four temperate seasons, between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day-length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice...
, and fall) with an average annual rainfall of 53 inches (134.6 cm). The record high temperature is 103 °F (39.4 °C) recorded in July 1998, with a record low of 19 °F (-7.2 °C) recorded in January 1985.
Demographics
| Deltona | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2010 census) | 85,182 | 18,801,310 |
| Black or African-American | 10.9% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| White or Caucasian | 76.6% | 75.0% |
| Hispanics or Latino (of any race) | 30.2% | 22.5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) Multiracial American Multiracial Americans, US residents who identify themselves as of "two or more races", were numbered at around 9 million, or 2.9% of the population, in the census of 2010. However there is considerable evidence that the real number is far higher. Prior to the mid-20th century many people hid their... |
3.6% | 4.5% |
According to the City of Deltona, the population was 85,921 (as of September 7, 2008), 33,715 developed lots, and 36,683 Platted single family residential lots, and an average family size of 2.78 residing in the city.
Based on the 2000 census, the population density
Population density
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was 1,943.7 per square mile (750.4/km2). There were 26,417 housing units at an average density of 738.4 per square mile (285.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.92% White, 20.00% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.97% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.33% of the population.
There were 24,896 households out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,078, and the median income for a family was $42,122. Males had a median income of $31,087 versus $23,482 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $16,648. About 6.2% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
The Unemployment Rate is approximately 6.5% with recent job growth of -0.1% and future job growth of 23.6%.
In political circles, 50.4% of Deltona residents are registered Democrats, 48.8% Republican, and 0.6% registered Independent (others). The Deltona City Commission is a Non-Partisan government body.
Deltona is or has been in the past the home of approximately 115 sexual offenders and predators.
Economy
The City currently enjoys a favorable economic environment and local indicators point to continued stability. The City’s economic outlook is largely impacted by the state and regional economy with a great deal of reliance on surrounding communities for work, shopping and entertainment. Area employment consists predominantly of service related activities, retail trade, manufacturing, government and construction. The regional economy has flourished and with it the City has experienced high levels of building activity and increased population growth. The City’s land use is almost entirely residential and over 75% built out. New construction of single-family residential housing has averaged 1,100 homes annually accompanied by a 38% increase in population since 1995. The City is faced with the need to accommodate growth, as well as establish the means necessary to manage it.Parks and recreation
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department operates eighteen neighborhood and community parks, providing a variety of recreation facilities for all ages.The City recently renovated Tom Hoffman (formerly Whipple) Park, Campbell Park and the Lake Monroe Boat Ramp. The Hoffman Park project was done through Volusia County ECHO and the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP). The City received FRDAP money for the Campbell Park project as well. Funding for the Lake Monroe Boat Ramp improvement project was done with the assistance of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission under the Florida Boating Improvement Program.
Tom Hoffman Park now includes a butterfly garden, walking trail (which is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliant) and an open-field play area. Campbell Park improvements include an ADA compliant floating dock, beach volleyball courts, lighted tennis courts, a two-story overlook, picnic areas, renovated shuffle board courts, gazebos, playground, and an ADA compliant fitness trail. The Lake Monroe area has two floating docks, picnic tables, is ADA accessible and boasts an improved vehicle and boat parking area. Parks & Recreation will be adding two covered pavilions to the park in the near future.
The City hopes to pursue and secure future grant opportunities that will enable us to continue various park improvement projects including the new 122 acre (0.49371692 km²) sports complex in the Alexander/Providence area. We are very aware of the need for safe areas for our citizens to enjoy the nature trails in our parks. To this end we are working with Volusia and Seminole Counties as well as the entire St. Johns River Trail system to tie our trails into the Seminole County Lake Monroe Loop and the East/West trail.
Previous, current and planned park improvements have significantly enhanced our natural environment in the City. We will continue to make every effort to avail ourselves of opportunities to promote recreation and environmental opportunities to the citizens of the City of Deltona.
Government
The City operates under a Commission-Manager form of government consisting of 7 elected officials and an appointed City Manager. Residents elect, through non-partisan elections, a Mayor who represents the City at-large and six Commission members who each represent a specific district of the community. Elected officials serve staggered, 4-year terms, with a limit of two successive 4-year terms.The Mayor serves as the presiding officer at official meetings and as the ceremonial head of the City. A Vice Mayor is elected annually by the City Commission from among the Commission members. The elected officials serve with compensation as provided in the City's Charter and may request and receive reimbursement of actual expenses incurred while performing their official duties.
The Mayor and Commission are responsible for the legislative and policy functions of City Government. These functions include appointing Charter Officers (City Manager, City Attorney); enacting ordinances, resolutions and other official acts necessary for the proper governing of the City; reviewing and adopting the annual budget; reviewing and acting upon recommendations of the City Manager and various boards/committees; appointing advisory board members; contracting municipal services for the City; and promoting the protection, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Deltona.
Education
The city has eight elementary schoolElementary school
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s, three middle school
Middle school
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s and two high school
High school
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s operated by the Volusia County District School Board
Volusia County Schools
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, with a total enrollment of over 16,230 students as of August 2010. The first high school in the city, Deltona High School
Deltona High School
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, opened in 1988. Deltona High School has an enrollment rate of almost 3,000 students. A second high school was built in 1994 named Pine Ridge High School
Pine Ridge High School
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, which has an enrollment of over 2,500 students.
Daytona State College operates a campus in Deltona, which is located at the City of Deltona’s Municipal Complex. City hall is located on 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) of a 100 acre (0.404686 km²) state educational site. Upon the site, the separate Deltona campus of Daytona State College was opened in August 2004. The city provides 4000 square feet (371.6 m²) of land in the City Hall facility to the Deltona campus of Daytona State College.