Poinciana, Florida
Poinciana is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area located in Osceola and Polk Counties Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 13,647.
Geography
Poinciana is located at 28°9'21" North, 81°28'35" West (28.155768, -81.476502)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 91.5 km² (35.3 mi²). 90.9 km² (35.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.68% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 13,647 people, 4,153 households, and 3,563 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 150.1/km² (388.7/mi²). There were 4,590 housing units at an average density of 50.5/km² (130.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 65.10% White, 17.73% African American, 0.48% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.90% from other races, and 5.66% from two or more races. 39.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,153 households out of which 50.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.2% were non-families. 10.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.49.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 34.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,172, and the median income for a family was $37,688. Males had a median income of $26,860 versus $20,934 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,590. 12.8% of the population and 12.0% of families were below the poverty line. 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Education
- Elementary schools
- Poinciana Elementary School is a public school owned and operated by Osceola County.
- High schools
- Poinciana High School is a public school owned and operated by Osceola County.
- New Dimensions High School is a public charter high school