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Apopka, FL


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Apopka, Florida

Apopka, Florida, in Orange county, is 12 miles NW of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 76 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is part of the Orlando metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 26,642 people people live in Apopka.

The People and Families of Apopka

In Apopka, about 56% of adults are married. The people of Apopka spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Approximately 26% of Apopka is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Apopka had a median family income of $49,380.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($25,650) in Apopka than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Apopka Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Apopka, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Apopka, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Apopka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Apopka Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Apopka, FL

Comparing Apopka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens41
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime23

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