Astatula is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,889 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Astatula, Florida
Town of Astatula
Astatula Town Hall & Police Department
Astatula Town Hall & Police Department
Location in Lake County, Florida
Location in Lake County, Florida
Coordinates: 28°42′23″N 81°44′05″W / 28.70639°N 81.73472°W / 28.70639; -81.73472
Country United States
State Florida
County Lake
Settled1872[1]
IncorporatedMay 4, 1927[1][2]
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorMitchell Mack
 • Vice MayorSteve Cross
 • Council MembersOrita Issartel,
Jeanne Quiros, and
Zane Teeters
 • City ClerkJennifer Tucker
 • City AttorneyHeather Ramos
Area
 • Total
3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2)
 • Land3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,889
 • Density604.09/sq mi (233.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34705
Area code352
FIPS code12-02250[5]
GNIS feature ID2405177[4]
Websitewww.townofastatula.com

Geography

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The approximate coordinates for the Town of Asatula is located at 28°42′23″N 81°44′05″W / 28.70639°N 81.73472°W / 28.70639; -81.73472.

Astatula is located in central Lake County on the east side of Little Lake Harris. County Road 561 (Monroe Street) is the main road through the town; it leads north 8 miles (13 km) to Tavares, the county seat, and south 7 miles (11 km) to U.S. Route 27 near Minneola.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Astatula has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.09 km2), or 1.12%, are water.[6]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Astatula has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930167
1940153−8.4%
195025566.7%
196035740.0%
19703888.7%
198075594.6%
199099531.8%
20001,38839.5%
20101,81030.4%
20201,8894.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 and 2020 census

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Astatula racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 1,238 1,161 68.40% 61.46%
Black or African American (NH) 31 39 1.71% 2.06%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 5 6 0.28% 0.32%
Asian (NH) 21 11 1.16% 0.58%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 4 2 0.22% 0.11%
Some other race (NH) 0 4 0.00% 0.21%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 27 58 1.49% 3.07%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 484 608 26.74% 32.19%
Total 1,810 1,889 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,889 people, 737 households, and 539 families residing in the town.[10]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,810 people, 772 households, and 631 families residing in the town.[11]

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 1,298 people, 482 households, and 359 families in the town. The population density was 593.7 inhabitants per square mile (229.2/km2). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 249.8 per square mile (96.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.36% White, 1.23% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 10.48% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.41%.[5]

Of the 482 households in 2000, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.5% of households were one person and 9.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution in 2000 was 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $31,625 and the median family income was $33,393. Males had a median income of $26,602 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,832. About 6.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "HISTORY: ASTATULA". townofastatula.com.
  2. ^ "Lake County history: Did you know?". www.dailycommercial.com.
  3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Astatula, Florida
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Florida". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Astatula town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Astatula town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Astatula town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Astatula town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.