# Winter Springs, Florida

Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 38,342 at the 2020 census.
The City of Winter Springs was ranked by the August 2011 issue of Money Magazine as the 97th best place to live in the United States.

## History

Around 1865, the city was originally settled as the community of "Tuskawilla", and was officially incorporated as the "City of North Orlando," in 1959. But because it was not adjacent to the City of Orlando, which led to some confusion, it was renamed the "City of Winter Springs", in 1972.

## Geography

The approximate coordinates for the City of Winter Springs is located on the central southwest part of Seminole County at 28°41′20″N 81°16′13″W﻿ / ﻿28.68889°N 81.27028°W﻿ / 28.68889; -81.27028.

## 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 Winter Springs has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

## Demographics

Winter Springs racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic) :
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
| White (NH) | 25,099 | 24,825 | 75.41% | 64.75% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,672 | 2,329 | 5.02% | 6.07% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 63 | 53 | 0.19% | 0.14% |
| Asian (NH) | 838 | 1,366 | 2.52% | 3.56% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 15 | 22 | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Some other race (NH) | 81 | 223 | 0.24% | 0.58% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 536 | 1,660 | 1.61% | 4.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,978 | 7,864 | 14.96% | 20.51% |
| Total | 33,282 | 38,342 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,342 people, 14,949 households, and 10,285 families residing in the city.
In 2020, the age distribution was 19.2% under the age of 18, 60.9% are between 18 and 64 years of age and 19.9% age 65 or older. The median age in Winter Springs is 42.7 years, 40.6 years for males, and 45 years for females.
In 2020, the median household income was $78,969 and the per capita income for the city was $41,803. About 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 33,282 people, 11,852 households, and 8,782 families residing in the city.

## Education

The City of Winter Springs has seven public schools and many private schools located within its city borders. While not within the city limits of Winter Springs, University of Central Florida and Full Sail University are quite close to the community.

### Elementary schools

* Highlands Elementary School
* Keeth Elementary School
* Layer Elementary School
* Rainbow Elementary School
* Winter Springs Elementary School

### Middle school

* Indian Trails Middle School

### High school

* Winter Springs High School

### Other schools

* Arbor School of Central Florida (K–12, a special education school)
* Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School (K–5)
* Creative Inspiration Journey School (Preschool–Kindergarten)
* Primrose School of Winter Springs (Preschool–Kindergarten)
* Willow School of Winter Springs (grades 2–12, for students with learning disorders)

## Religion
### Churches

* Central Baptist Church
* Church Alive
* Fellowship Church of Winter Springs
* First Baptist Church of Winter Springs
* Life Community Church
* Merge Church
* Metro Church
* New Covenant Church
* St. Stephen Catholic Church
* The Church at 434
* Willow Creek Presbyterian Church of America

### Synagogues

* Rosh Chodesh Society
* Temple Israel

## Notable people

* Denee Benton, Tony Award-winning actress
* Caskey, rapper
* Ocky Clark, former track and field runner for the Pan American Games and Olympian coach at Winter Springs
* A. J. Cole, professional MLB baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays
* Kirby Grant, actor
* Kawika Mitchell, professional NFL football player who was born in Winter Springs and attended Lake Howell High School
* Brooklynn Prince, actress
* Zachary "Sneaky" Scuderi, professional League of Legends player, streamer, and crossplayer