Umatilla, Florida

Umatilla, Florida
City
City of Umatilla
Umatilla City Hall
Motto:  "Nature's Hometown" [1]
Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°55′38″N81°39′54″W / 28.92722°N 81.66500°W / 28.92722; -81.66500
Country	United States of America
State	Florida
County	Lake
Incorporated	November 8, 1904 [2]
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
•  Mayor	Chris Creech
•  Vice Mayor	Kent Adcock
•  Council Members	Brian Butler, John Nichols, and Katherine "Kaye" Adams
•  City Manager	Scott Blankenship
•  City Clerk	Jessica Burnham
Area [3]
• Total	4.27 sq mi (11.06 km2)
• Land	3.59 sq mi (9.30 km2)
• Water	0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2)
Elevation [4]	98 ft (30 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,685
• Density	1,026.18/sq mi (396.26/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	32784
Area code	352
FIPS code	12-73025 [5]
GNIS feature ID	2405622 [4]
Website	www.umatillafl.org

Umatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,685 at the 2020 census. Umatilla is known as the Gateway to the Ocala National Forest, located in northern Lake County. ^[1]

History

The city was named after Umatilla, Oregon. ^[2] In 1998 it was the site of a Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak at the Golden Gem citrus plant. ^[6]

Geography

The City of Umatilla is in northern Lake County, and its exact coordinates are located at 28°55′59″N81°39′52″W / 28.93306°N 81.66444°W / 28.93306; -81.66444 (28.933134, –81.664430). ^[7]

Florida State Road 19 passes through the center of town, leading south 11 miles (18 km) to Tavares, the county seat, and north 58 miles (93 km) through the Ocala National Forest to Palatka. Umatilla is 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Orlando and 49 miles (79 km) southwest of Daytona Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11.0 km²), of which 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) are land and 0.69 square miles (1.8 km²), or 16.00%, are water. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	283		—
1920	640		126.1%
1930	907		41.7%
1940	1,149		26.7%
1950	1,312		14.2%
1960	1,717		30.9%
1970	1,600		−6.8%
1980	1,872		17.0%
1990	2,350		25.5%
2000	2,214		−5.8%
2010	3,456		56.1%
2020	3,685		6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 and 2020 census

Umatilla racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)

Race	Pop 2010 [10]	Pop 2020 [11]	% 2010	% 2020
White (NH)	2,938	2,996	85.01%	81.30%
Black or African American (NH)	110	60	3.18%	1.63%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	9	11	0.26%	0.30%
Asian (NH)	6	19	0.17%	0.52%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)	0	2	0.00%	0.05%
Some other race (NH)	3	9	0.09%	0.24%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)	20	127	0.58%	3.45%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	370	461	10.71%	12.51%
Total	3,456	3,685	100.00%	100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,685 people, 1,680 households, and 1,061 families residing in the city. ^[12]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,456 people, 1,403 households, and 968 families residing in the city. ^[13]

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 2,214 people, 867 households, and 582 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.4 inhabitants per square mile (336.4/km²). There were 987 housing units at an average density of 388.5 per square mile (150.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.54% White, 3.52% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.95% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.93% of the population.

In 2000, there were 867 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $29,628, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $21,741 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,739. About 7.2% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

The city offers many outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, camping and hiking. Nearby Alexander Springs features a section of the Florida Trail, an unpaved hiking trail, 1,300 miles (2,100 km) long, spanning the state of Florida from north to south.

Notable people

• Al Hofmann, drag racer and drag car owner in the funny car division
• Jonathan Lucroy, catcher for the Chicago Cubs
• Willis V. McCall, sheriff of Lake County
• Robert M. McTureous, Jr., recipient of the Medal of Honor
• Julia Nesheiwat, United States government official
• Will Radcliff, creator of the Slush Puppie; owned a ranch surrounding Umatilla
• Dennis K. Stanley, professor and coach
• Jaclyn Stapp, beauty queen
• Howard Van Hyning, percussionist with the New York City Opera

References

1. "The City of Umatilla, Florida". The City of Umatilla, Florida. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
2. "History of Umatilla". City of Umatilla Florida. Archived from the original on March 2, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Umatilla, Florida
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. Campbell, Ramsey (April 30, 1998). "52 Medflies Turn Up in Lake Traps". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Florida". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Umatilla city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
11. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Umatilla city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
12. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Umatilla city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
13. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Umatilla city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .

External links

• Official website
• Umatilla at City-Data.com