Christmas, Florida
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Christmas is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area located in Orange County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,162. Christmas is home to the world's largest (nonorganic) alligator, measuring at just over 200 feet.
Geography
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Location of Christmas, Florida
Christmas is located at 28°31'57" North, 80°59'38" West (28.532428, -80.993956)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.2 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.2 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,162 people, 420 households, and 304 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 125.7/km² (325.3/mi²). There are 446 housing units at an average density of 48.2/km² (124.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 95.44% White, 0.43% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. 2.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 420 households out of which 30.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% are married couples living together, 14.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% are non-families. 18.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 103.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $31,679, and the median income for a family is $30,667. Males have a median income of $32,981 versus $22,269 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $13,816. 12.3% of the population and 15.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.3% of those under the age of 18 and 12.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Ft. Christmas Historical Park Website (http://www.nbbd.com/godo/FortChristmas/)