Montverde, Florida

Montverde is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,655 at the 2020 census[5] and an estimated 1,675 in 2018.[6] It is part of the OrlandoKissimmeeSanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Montverde, Florida
Montverde town hall
Montverde town hall
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°35′50″N 81°40′43″W
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Lake
Government
  MayorJoe Wynkoop[1]
Area
  Total1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2)
  Land1.67 sq mi (4.34 km2)
  Water0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,655
  Density988.65/sq mi (381.70/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34756
Area code(s)407, 689
FIPS code12-46525[4]
GNIS feature ID2406185[3]
Websitewww.mymontverde.com

History

Montverde was the location of a Native American settlement and burial ground. The earliest record of American settlement is from 1865. Initially named "West Lake Apopka", the site took the name "Monte Verde" from a settler from Vermont 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.[7]

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

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.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930297
19403125.1%
1950293−6.1%
196037427.6%
1970308−17.6%
198039728.9%
1990890124.2%
2000882−0.9%
20101,46365.9%
20201,65513.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

At the 2000 census there were 882 people, 351 households, and 272 families living in the town. The population density was 561.5 inhabitants per square mile (216.8/km2). There were 410 housing units at an average density of 261.0 per square mile (100.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.49% White, 1.59% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.61%.[4]

Of the 351 households 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 19.7% of households were one person and 5.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.89.

The age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median household income was $45,341 and the median family income was $46,813. Males had a median income of $35,774 versus $26,944 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,504. About 4.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. "Town Hall".
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Montverde, Florida
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1), Montverde town, Florida". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018: Incorporated Places: Florida". Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  7. "About Montverde".
  8. "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Florida". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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