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DeLand
Volusia County Courthouse, DeLand
Volusia County Courthouse, DeLand
Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 21°1′44″N 81°18′2″W / 21.02889, -81.30056
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of Florida Florida
County  Volusia
Government
 - Type Council-Manager
 - Mayor Robert Apgar
 - City Manager Michael L. Abels
Area
 - City 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²)
 - Land 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²)
 - Water 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Elevation [2] 2 10 ft (12 m)
Population (1 July 2006)[1] 1
 - City 24,375
 - Density 1,317.1/sq mi (508.5/km²)
 - Metro 436,575
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 32720-32724
Area code(s) 386
FIPS code 12-16875GR2
GNIS feature ID 0281473GR3
Website: Official site

DeLand is the county seat of Volusia County, Florida. In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated DeLand's population to be 24,375.[1] It is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 436,575 in 2006.[3]

DeLand, nicknamed the "Athens of Florida,"[citation needed] is the home of Stetson University. The downtown area, including the Downtown DeLand Historic District has been undergoing extensive renovations in recent years. On February 2, 2007, DeLand and the surrounding area was hit by a major tornado outbreak.[4]

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The city is named for Henry A. DeLand. It was founded in 1876, and incorporated in 1882. DeLand was the first city in Florida to have electricity.

Stetson University in DeLand is Florida's first private university, founded in 1883 by Henry A. DeLand and originally called the DeLand Academy. John B. Stetson, whose name is also associated with the hats he manufactured, was a founding trustee of the university; the university was named after him in 1889. The sports teams are appropriately referred to as the Hatters. In 1900, Stetson created the first law school in Florida.

DeLand is located at 29°1′44″N, 81°18′2″W,GR1 approximately halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.1 square miles (42 km²), of which 15.9 square miles (41 km²)) is land and 0.2 square miles (1 km²) of which is water (1.18%).

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 20,904 people, 8,375 households, and 4,631 families residing in the city. The population density was 1317.1/mi² (506.8/km²). There were 9,272 housing units at an average density of 584.2/mi² (225.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.96% White, 19.18% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.00% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.73% of the population.

There were 8,375 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,712, and the median income for a family was $35,329. Males had a median income of $26,389 versus $20,114 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,936. About 14.2% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.3% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Manatees in Blue Spring State Park near DeLand
Manatees in Blue Spring State Park near DeLand

The Downtown DeLand Historic District is a mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to downtown DeLand. The area was originally developed between 1900 and 1920. It fell into a long period of decline after WWII, and by the 1980s had become blighted.

In 2000, Michael E. Arth, a California urban designer, bought twenty-seven dilapidated structures, renamed the area The Garden District, and lobbied to create a new historic district. During the first 5 years he restored or rebuilt thirty homes and businesses, which have become the core of a neighborhood revival. By 2006 Arth had two additional in-fill projects planned for the neighborhood that would add sixty-four residences and twenty-eight commercial units.

Situated along the high-tech corridor that serves two growing metropolitan areas–Daytona Beach and Orlando–the City of DeLand has quick, easy access to the third largest consumer region in the United States with a population of more than 17 million. International airports in Daytona Beach and Orlando, a local airport/business park complex, railroad and nearby port facilities enhance DeLand’s eforts to provide a cost-effective and logistically important location to do business while providing an exceptional quality of life.

DeLand is an active retail, residential and manufacturing market in the dynamic Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach MSA. A growing industrial and commercial base combines with the renaissance of its picturesque downtown area. The DeLand airport/business park, designated as a foreign trade zone, has a diverse and growing selection of manufacturers.

Recent studies show the workforce to be educated, productive and competitive with 10 percent underemployed. Seven highly ranked colleges and universities and the acclaimed Advanced Technology Center support business needs with career advancement, workforce development and research. Education, health care and government are the area’s largest employers.

Among the numerous corporate partners that call DeLand home are:

  • Brandywine Shopping Center
  • DeLand Flea Market
  • DeLand Plaza Shopping Center
  • Millers Market Square
  • Northgate Shopping Center
  • Woodland Plaza
  • West Volusia Regional Shopping Center

Public primary and secondary education is handled by Volusia County Schools.

  • WYND, 1310 AM, DeLand, Religious
  • WTJV, 1490 AM, DeLand, Spanish Language

  • WJLU, 97.3 FM, Deland, Religious
  • WOCL, 105.9 FM, Deland, Alternative rock

  1. ^ a b Annual Estimates of the population for the Incorporated Places of Florida (XLS). US Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  2. ^ DeLand, Florida (32720). Weather Underground. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
  3. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (XLS). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-07-17.
  4. ^ "Tornadoes kill at least 19 in Florida", CNN, 3 February 2007. Retrieved on 2007-07-21. 
  • Roberts, Carolanne Griffith. "Saving a Neighborhood." Southern Living Magazine April 2004. Florida Living, pp. 22-25.

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