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Apopka, Florida Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Apopka is 57,000, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by suburban development and its proximity to the Orlando metropolitan area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1882
  • County: Orange County
  • Land area: 32.7 square miles
  • Population density: 1,743 people per square mile
  • Area code: 407
  • Zip code: 32703, 32712

Geography and Location

Apopka is located in central Florida, in Orange County, just 15 miles northwest of downtown Orlando. As part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area, Apopka has experienced significant suburban growth, attracting families and professionals seeking more affordable housing and a quieter lifestyle while remaining close to major employment centers. The city is known as the “Indoor Foliage Capital of the World” due to its extensive greenhouse industry. Apopka’s geography includes numerous lakes and natural springs, including the nearby Wekiwa Springs State Park, offering abundant outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Apopka enjoys a humid subtropical climate, with hot, rainy summers and mild winters, typical of central Florida. The city is well-connected by U.S. Highway 441 and the toll-based Western Beltway (State Route 429), providing easy access to Orlando, theme parks, and other attractions in the region. Apopka’s combination of suburban living, natural beauty, and proximity to Orlando has made it a popular choice for residents and businesses alike.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.3 years
Median household income: $43,651
Median house value: $101,200

Population by Race

Races in Apopka:

  • White Non-Hispanic (63.0%)
  • Hispanic (18.1%)
  • Black (15.6%)
  • Other race (5.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (12.4%), Irish (10.7%), United States (8.7%), English (7.8%), Italian (5.4%), West Indian (3.7%).

Elevation: 130 feet

Land area: 24.0 square miles

Map of Apopka, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Apopka

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Apopka city

  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

11.6% Foreign born (8.1% Latin America, 1.6% Asia, 1.3% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +11,400 (+74.8%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Apopka:

  • SUMMIT,THE (700 EAST WELCH ROAD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Apopka:

  • HEALTH CENTRAL (about 8 miles; OCOEE, FL)
  • LAKSIDE ALTERNATIVES HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
  • LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL CENTER (about 14 miles; LEESBURG, FL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Apopka:

  • ORLANDO SANFORD (about 21 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Abbreviation: SFB)
  • ORLANDO INTL (about 24 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Abbreviation: MCO)
  • DAYTONA BEACH INTL (about 47 miles; DAYTONA BEACH, FL; Abbreviation: DAB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Apopka:

  • ORLANDO COUNTRY (about 5 miles; PLYMOUTH, FL; Abbreviation: X04)
  • BOB WHITE FIELD (about 9 miles; ZELLWOOD, FL; Abbreviation: X61)
  • MID FLORIDA AIR SERVICE (about 14 miles; EUSTIS, FL; Abbreviation: X55)

Amtrak stations near Apopka:

  • 13 miles: WINTER PARK (150 W. MORSE BLVD.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: ORLANDO (1400 SLIGH BLVD.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: SANFORD (800 PERSIMMON AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Apopka:

  • CAREER TRAINING INSTITUTE (Full-time enrollment: 72; Location: 2463 E SEMORAN BLVD; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apopka:

  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 11 miles; MAITLAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,992)
  • ROLLINS COLLEGE (about 12 miles; WINTER PARK, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,899)
  • VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Full-time enrollment: 15,792)
  • SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; SANFORD, FL; Full-time enrollment: 5,261)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (about 19 miles; ORLANDO, FL; Full-time enrollment: 26,717)
  • STETSON UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; DELAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,966)
  • POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,028)

Schools

Public high school in Apopka:

  • APOPKA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 3,855; Location: 555 W MARTIN STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Apopka:

  • FOREST LAKE ACADEMY (Students: 549; Location: 3909 E SEMORAN BLVD; Grades: 9 – 12)
  • NEW BEGINNING CHRISTIAN ACADEM (Students: 55; Location: 3625 BONNIE DR; Grades: KG – 12)
  • BEAR LAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 50; Location: 1251 BEAR LAKE ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Apopka:

  • PIEDMONT LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,642; Location: 2601 LAKEVILLE ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • APOPKA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,534; Location: 425 N PARK AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 1,245; Location: 3399 GLEAVES COURT; Grades: PK – 05)
  • LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 960; Location: 2015 LAKEVILLE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ROCK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 890; Location: 2400 ROCK SPRINGS ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CLAY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 737; Location: 555 N WEKIWA SPRINGS ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • APOPKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 729; Location: 675 W DIXIE HIGHWAY; Grades: PK – 05)
  • DREAM LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 712; Location: 500 N PARK AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CLARCONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 666; Location: 3607 DAMON ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • LOVELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 614; Location: 815 ROGER WILLIAMS ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Apopka:

  • TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 645; Location: 1022 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TR; Grades: PK – 8)
  • EASTSIDE LEARNING CENTER (Students: 26; Location: 131 W 17TH STREET; Grades: PK – KG)

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