Maitland, Florida

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Maitland, Florida
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Coordinates: 28°37′37″N 81°22′1″W / 28.62694, -81.36694
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of Florida Florida
County  Orange
Area
 - Total 5.6 sq mi (14.7 km²)
 - Land 4.6 sq mi (12 km²)
 - Water 1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Elevation 89 ft (27 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 12,019
 - Density 2,146.3/sq mi (817.6/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 32751, 32794
Area code(s) 407
FIPS code 12-42575[1]
GNIS feature ID 0286318[2]

Maitland is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,019 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 14,172[1]. Maitland is home to the world famous and Central Florida's only full time independent movie theater Enzian Theater, which is also home to the Florida Film Festival and the Maitland Art Center (formerly the Research Studio, 1937),which is listed on the National Record of Historic Places for its unique Mayan/Aztec sculptures, murals and bas reliefs and neighboring William H. Waterhouse House Museum. In addition, in August of 2005 the Maitland Little League team made it to the semifinals of the 2005 Little League World Series.[2]

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[edit] History

Maitland, a city that is rich in history, is one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in Central Florida. Although the area was previously inhabited by native Americans, the town is named after Fort Maitland which was built in 1838 on the western shore of Lake Fumecheliga (later Lake Maitland) during the Second Seminole Indian War. After the war the fort was torn down, but a settlement remained. This settlement came to be called Maitland. After the civil war, the area was put into extensive citrus production. [3]

More recently, it has become a suburb of Orlando. Maitland with its “historical corridor” encompasses old residences still standing and occupied in the Lake Lily-Lake Catherine area and extending through the Central portion of the city. Several examples of these century old homes are: the Arthur O’Heir House (1885), Chadburne Hall or High Oaks (1890), the James Arch House (1885), the Robert L. Wagner House (1881) and the Hill-Stone House (1908).[4] The area has always been a vacation spot because of its climate, location to theme parks and people. However, Maitland has recently become a location where affluent individuals have come to reside. The building of Walt Disney World in nearby Orlando has continued this trend. Electronic Arts's Tiburon studio, makers of the popular Madden NFL series and NCAA Football series is located in Maitland.[5]

[edit] Geography

Maitland is located at 28°37′37″N, 81°22′1″W (28.626926, -81.366961)[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.7 km² (5.7 mi²). 12.0 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (18.17%) is water.

CSX, who already has a station in Winter Park, Florida, has proposed to build a rail-line station in Maitland by sometime early 2010. The plan is to have the first 31-mile segment (between DeBary and Sand Lake Road in Orange County) operational by early of that year. [http://cfrail.com/questionsanswers.asp#1 6

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 12,019 people, 4,825 households, and 3,242 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,000.1/km² (2,589.1/mi²). There were 5,104 housing units at an average density of 424.7/km² (1,099.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.22% White, 9.73% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.97% of the population.

There were 4,825 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.

Maitland is peppered with a number of lakes, including this converted retention pond, "Lake Lily."
Maitland is peppered with a number of lakes, including this converted retention pond, "Lake Lily."

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,500, and the median income for a family was $69,504. Males had a median income of $53,542 versus $30,256 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,290. About 3.5% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Famous Maitland Natives and Residents

[edit] Educational Institutions

[edit] Local Corporations

[edit] Points of Interest

Maitland Art Center
Maitland Art Center

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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