This article provides a brief history of the city of Winter Park and its surrounding area, including its population, history, and steets. For those who are interested in learning more about Winter Park's history, we encourage you to visit our archives. The Winter Park Public Library has digitized the archives of the city's past. You will be able to find the information that you need by browsing through our articles and books.
The city's population was very diverse, with 18.5% of the total number of residents being under the age of 18 years old. Of those, 9.0% of the householder was a woman without a husband. The remaining 45.3% were not families and comprised mainly of individuals. Senior citizens were one-eighth of the population. The median age of the population was 43 years old, with males outnumbering females by a ratio of 83:1.
While Central Florida is not known for its walkability, Winter Park is an unusually pedestrian-friendly city. A railroad station has been at the center of the town's historic central park since 1890. Amtrak and SunRail both serve the town's train station, making it easy to access the city by rail from nearly anywhere in the state. The city's streets are characterized by brick paving, traffic calming solutions, and a 20-mile speed limit.
Although the city has a relatively low population, there are many things worth knowing about it. The city's historical earthquake activity is higher than the Florida state average, but still lower than the U.S. average. The population density is a little above the state average, but still considerably below the national average. There are several attractions and amenities to enjoy, including a historic cemetery and the Winter Park Golf Course Country Club.