Port Orange, Florida

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Template:Redirect Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Port Orange is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the larger Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area. Port Orange is a principal city in the Fun Coast region of the state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 62,596.

Port Orange was settled by John Milton Hawks, who brought freed African Americans to work at his sawmill after the U.S. Civil War. Esther Hawks established an integrated school in the area. The colony struggled soon after its creation and most colonists left. The area that became known as Freemanville is a legacy of the settlers who stayed in the area.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the City of Port Orange is located at Template:Coord (29.118970, –81.002906).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (7.09%) is water.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Climate

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

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Demographics

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Port Orange racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Pop 2020<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 49,392 50,709 88.12% 81.01%
Black or African American (NH) 1,790 2,412 3.19% 3.85%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 147 152 0.26% 0.24%
Asian (NH) 1,250 1,991 2.23% 3.18%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 21 40 0.04% 0.06%
Some other race (NH) 88 266 0.16% 0.42%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 825 2,472 1.47% 3.95%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2,535 4,554 4.52% 7.28%
Total 56,048 62,596

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 62,596 people, 26,547 households, and 16,244 families residing in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 56,048 people, 23,447 households, and 14,977 families residing in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Economy

One of the larger businesses in Port Orange is Thompson Pump and Manufacturing. The city has started courting high-tech companies as well, prompting the simulation training defense contractor, Raydon Corporation, to move its headquarters and all operations there in 2010.

Education

Public primary and secondary education is handled by Volusia County Schools. Port Orange schools are A-rated by the state, and one of the high schools, Spruce Creek High School, has made the list of one of the top 100 high schools in the nation for several years in a row,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> as well as offering students the International Baccalaureate program.

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Colleges and universities

Port Orange is the home of the Florida campus of Palmer College of Chiropractic. The campus in Port Orange was founded in 2002 by James E. Hether, D. C.

Culture

The Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater hosts events such as the annual Lakeside Jazz Festival.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Government

File:Port Orange, Florida City Council District Map.pdf The City of Port Orange operates under a council–manager government.<ref name=cc>Template:Cite web</ref> The mayor is independently elected citywide in non-partisan elections every four years.<ref name=cc/> The city council consists of four members, representing specific districts, elected to four-year terms in non-partisan elections.<ref name=cc/>

Campaign signs in Port Orange, 2024

Elected officials

Name District Term ends Citations
Scott Stiltner Mayor December 2028 <ref name=cc/>
Jonathan Foley District 1 December 2026 <ref name=cc/>
Tracy Grubbs District 2 & Vice Mayor December 2026 <ref name=cc/>
Shawn Goepfert District 3 December 2028 <ref name=cc/>
Lance Green District 4 December 2026 <ref name=cc/>

Notable people

Transportation

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Major Roads

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  • Template:Jct is the main north–south interstate highway along the east coast of the state. The sole interchange for Port Orange is at Exit 256, also known as Florida State Road 421 (see below).
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Railroad

The main railroad line through Port Orange is the Florida East Coast Railway. Port Orange contained a separate passenger and freight station along Dunlawton Avenue which were merged together, in 1924. Passenger service ended in Port Orange in 1932, though it continued as a flag stop until the long strike of 1963. Freight service ended in 1964 when railroads shifted freight operations more within yards rather than freight stations.

Freight service continues to operate along the Florida East Coast Railway, but makes no stops within Port Orange.

Public transportation

Port Orange is served by several bus routes operated by VOTRAN.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The #4 & #17 offer Sunday and night service.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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