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Minneola, Florida

Coordinates: 28°36′24″N 81°43′56″W / 28.60667°N 81.73222°W / 28.60667; -81.73222
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Minneola, Florida
City
City of Minneola
City hall
City hall
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°36′24″N 81°43′56″W / 28.60667°N 81.73222°W / 28.60667; -81.73222
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Lake
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorPat Kelley
 • Vice MayorPam Serviss
 • City CouncilDebbie Flinn,
Joseph Saunders, and
Erick Hernandez
 • City ManagerMark Johnson
 • City ClerkKristine Thompson
Area
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 • Total
11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2)
 • Land11.13 sq mi (28.83 km2)
 • Water0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
Elevation
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151 ft (46 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,843
 • Density1,243.42/sq mi (480.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34715
Area code352
FIPS code12-45900[3]
GNIS feature ID2404273[2]
Websitewww.minneola.us

Minneola is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Minneola tangelo is named after the city. The population was 13,843 at the 2020 census.

Etymology

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The name Minneola is directly derived from the Dakota language. The city states the name means "much water." Specifically, the name is sourced from the words "mni" (water) and "ota" (much/many)[4][5].

The name was chosen by the wife of George W. Hull, an early settler of the city.[5]

History

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Indigenous habitation and colonization

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Before European colonization and settlement, the area which is today Minneola was originally inhabited by the indigenous Timucua people. The population of the Timucua were whittled by epidemics of infectious diseases introduced by Europeans, then by attacks and slave raids largely conducted under Spanish colonial rule.[6]

After the collapse of Timucua society, the indigenous Seminole people came to inhabit the region. In 1819, Florida was acquired by the United States from Spain with the Adams–Onís Treaty. Four years later, the area of modern-day Minneola became a part of an Indian reservation under the Treaty of Moultrie Creek[7]. The Seminole were ultimately ethnically cleansed[8] by federal troops in the Seminole Wars or driven out on the Trail of Tears. The region was geographically called the High Sand Hills by Americans, according to maps by Washington Hood.[9]

Settlement and incorporation

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The first white settler in what is today Minneola was Captain William A. Smith, originally from Georgia. The settlement was established shortly after the Civil War on the north shore of Plum Lake[10][5][11].

Other settlers began to move into the area around what was then called either Cow House Lake or Palatlakaha Lake[11] in 1880. At this time, citrus groves began to be established in the area by the settler Henry Wilson[5]. The settlement had a post office established three years later by George W. Hull, the city's first postmaster, based out of his home[5]. The settlement was surveyed and mapped under direction by George W. Hull, and Cow House Lake was renamed to Lake Minneola; the namesake of the city[10][5].

Minneola was formally founded in 1884 as an unincorporated area, originally as a part of Sumter County[5][11][12]. The town would become a part of Lake County when it was created in 1887.

The city would be formally incorporated in 1925 or 1926[13][5]. Archibald A. Pitt served as the city's first mayor[5].

Geography

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Minneola is located at 28°34′41″N 81°44′49″W / 28.578027°N 81.746885°W / 28.578027; -81.746885.[14]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.47 square miles (29.70 km2), of which 11.13 square miles (28.8 km2) is land and 0.333 square miles (0.86 km2) (5.26%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930185—
194026945.4%
195039948.3%
196068471.4%
197087828.4%
1980851−3.1%
19901,51578.0%
20005,435258.7%
20109,40373.0%
202013,84347.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2010 and 2020 census

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Minneola racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[16] Pop 2020[17] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 5,944 7,384 63.21% 53.34%
Black or African American (NH) 970 1,494 10.32% 10.79%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 32 32 0.34% 0.23%
Asian (NH) 228 576 2.42% 4.16%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 2 14 0.02% 0.10%
Some other race (NH) 89 153 0.95% 1.11%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 230 679 2.45% 4.91%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,908 3,511 20.29% 25.36%
Total 9,403 13,843 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,843 people, 3,617 households, and 2,959 families residing in the city.[18]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 9,403 people, 3,107 households, and 2,399 families residing in the city.[19]

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there are 5,435 people, 1,929 households, and 1,516 families residing in the city. The population density is 685.8/km2 (1,776/sq mi). There are 2,032 housing units at an average density of 256.4/km2 (664/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city is 88.70% White, 5.06% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.94% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 10.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of 2000, there were 1,929 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.14.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $52,645. Males had a median income of $36,231 versus $23,569 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,721. About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Lake County Sheriff's Office Minneola District

Notable people

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Government and infrastructure

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Lake County Sheriff's Office has the Minneola District offices in Minneola.

Education

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Lake County Schools operates area public schools.

Healthcare

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On December 14, 2023, AdventHealth started construction on AdventHealth Minneola.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Minneola, Florida
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Dakota-English Dictionary". dictionary.swodli.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i "About Our City | Minneola FL". www.minneola.us. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  6. ^ Bloodsworth, Doris (2019). Clermont: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions. Clermont, FL, USA: Cooper Memorial Library Association. p. 5. ISBN 9780998186306.
  7. ^ Missall, John; Missall, Mary Lou (2004). The Seminoles wars: America's longest Indian conflict. The Florida history and culture series. Gainesville: University press of Florida. ISBN 978-0-8130-2715-9.
  8. ^ Anderson, Gary Clayton (2014). Ethnic cleansing and the Indian: the crime that should haunt America. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 978-0-8061-4508-2.
  9. ^ "Map of the seat of war in Florida | Library of Congress". www.loc.gov. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Peter, Emmett (1994). Lake County, Florida--a pictorial history. Virginia Beach, Va: Donning Co. ISBN 978-0-89865-905-4.
  11. ^ a b c Correspondent, Rick Reed /. "Lake County history: Did you know?". Daily Commercial. Retrieved January 26, 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ Jr, Robert Sargent; Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel Staff | Orlando (December 13, 2006). "MINNEOLA BUYS INTO ITS HISTORY". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  13. ^ Through Schoolhouse Doors: A History of Lake County Schools. Yalaha, Florida: Lake County Retired Teachers Association. 1982.
  14. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  15. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Minneola city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Minneola city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Minneola city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Minneola city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "Official profile". May 23, 2022. Richard Garvie made his first ARCA start in the East Series at Pensacola in 2020. Born in the United Kingdom, he has limited road course experience and also has previously driven an ASA style stock car. Garvie competes in both the ARCA Menards Series and the ARCA Menards Series East.
  21. ^ Lehman, Mark (December 14, 2023). "AdventHealth breaks ground on hospital for growing Minneola interchange". ClickOrlando. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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