Umatilla, Florida
Encyclopedia
Umatilla is a city in Lake County
, Florida
, United States
. It was named after Umatilla, Oregon
. The population was 2,214 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 2,502. Umatilla is known as the Gateway to the Ocala National Forest, located in northern Lake County. The city offers many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, camping and hiking. Nearby Alexander Springs features the southern end of the Florida Trail, an unpaved hiking trail 60 miles (96.6 km) long.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²). 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (16.99%) is water.
of 2000, there were 2,214 people, 867 households, and 582 families residing in the city. The population density
was 871.4 inhabitants per square mile (336.5/km²). There were 987 housing units at an average density of 388.5 per square mile (150.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.54% White, 3.52% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.95% from other races
, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.93% of the population.
There were 867 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples
living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,628, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $21,741 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,739. About 7.2% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.
Lake County, Florida
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
, 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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It was named after Umatilla, Oregon
Umatilla, Oregon
Umatilla is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It is named for the Umatilla River, which enters the Columbia River on the side of the city. The river is named after the Umatilla Tribe. The city is located on the south side of the Columbia River, and is located on U.S...
. The population was 2,214 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 2,502. Umatilla is known as the Gateway to the Ocala National Forest, located in northern Lake County. The city offers many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, camping and hiking. Nearby Alexander Springs features the southern end of the Florida Trail, an unpaved hiking trail 60 miles (96.6 km) long.
Geography
Umatilla is located at 28°55′59"N 81°39′52"W (28.933134, -81.664430).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8 km²). 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (16.99%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,214 people, 867 households, and 582 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 871.4 inhabitants per square mile (336.5/km²). There were 987 housing units at an average density of 388.5 per square mile (150.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.54% White, 3.52% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.95% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.93% of the population.
There were 867 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,628, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $21,741 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,739. About 7.2% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives and residents
- Al HofmannAl HofmannAl Hofmann was an American dragracer and drag car owner in the funny car division from Umatilla, Florida. He raced in the National Hot Rod Association...
- Dragracer and drag car owner in the funny car division. - Howard Van HyningHoward Van HyningHoward Martin Van Hyning was an American percussionist who was best known for his work with the New York City Opera...
(1936–2010), percussionist with the New York City OperaNew York City OperaThe New York City Opera is an American opera company located in New York City.The company, called "the people's opera" by New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, was founded in 1943 with the aim of making opera financially accessible to a wide audience, producing an innovative choice of repertory, and...
. - Jaclyn Stapp - Beauty queen raised here.
- Jonathan LucroyJonathan LucroyJonathan Charles Lucroy is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.-High school and college:...
- Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
catcher went to Umatilla High School