Town in Florida
| Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Town of Howey-in-the-Hills | |
 Howey Mansion, original home of the town's founder | |
 Location in Lake County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°42′35″N 81°46′47″W / 28.70972°N 81.77972°W / 28.70972; -81.77972 | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Incorporated (Town of Howey) | May 8, 1925 |
| Incorporated (Town of Howey-in-the-Hills) | 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Martha MacFarlane |
| • Mayor Pro Tem | Marie Gallelli |
| • Councilors | Dr. Reneé Lannaman, David Miles, and George Lehning |
| • Town Administrator | Sean O'Keefe |
| • Town Clerk | John Brock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.51 km) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km) |
| • Water | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,643 |
| • Density | 519.77/sq mi (200.70/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 34737 |
| Area code | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-32775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405870 |
| Website | www |
Howey-In-The-Hills is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,643 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Howey-in-the-Hills was founded by William John Howey, a citrus grower and real-estate developer. On May 8, 1925, Howey-in-the-Hills was incorporated as the Town of Howey. In 1927, the name was officially changed to the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills, to reflect the location of the town in an area of rolling hills.
The first citrus juice plant in Florida was built in Howey-in-the-Hills by William John Howey in 1921.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills is located in central Lake County at 28°42′58″N 81°46′28″W / 28.71611°N 81.77444°W / 28.71611; -81.77444 (28.716221, –81.774540).
It sits on the west shore of Little Lake Harris, an arm of Lake Harris. The town is bordered to the northwest by the unincorporated community of Yalaha.
Florida State Road 19 passes through the town, and is locally known as Palm Avenue. It leads north across Little Lake Harris and leads 8 miles (13 km) to Tavares, the Lake county seat. To the south SR 19 leads 13 miles (21 km) to Groveland.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Howey-in-the-Hills has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.5 km), of which 3.2 square miles (8.2 km) are land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km), or 13.9%, are water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 338 | — | |
| 1940 | 203 | −39.9% | |
| 1950 | 188 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 402 | 113.8% | |
| 1970 | 466 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 626 | 34.3% | |
| 1990 | 724 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 956 | 32.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,098 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,643 | 49.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,006 | 1,261 | 91.62% | 76.75% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 14 | 94 | 1.28% | 5.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 8 | 0.00% | 0.49% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 15 | 0.55% | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 0.30% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 11 | 36 | 1.00% | 2.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61 | 224 | 5.56% | 13.63% |
| Total | 1,098 | 1,643 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,643 people, 715 households, and 547 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,098 people, 484 households, and 336 families residing in the town.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 956 people, 385 households, and 291 families residing in the town. The population density was 540.6 inhabitants per square mile (208.7/km). There were 450 housing units at an average density of 254.5 per square mile (98.3/km). The racial makeup of the town was 96.97% White, 0.52% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.
In 2000, there were 385 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 2.80.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $49,327, and the median income for a family was $51,458. Males had a median income of $39,773 versus $27,727 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,273. About 3.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
See also
- SEC v. W. J. Howey Co. — a United States Supreme Court case establishing the scope of the Securities Act of 1933. The securities at issue were investments in orange groves in Howey-in-the-Hills.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
- ^ "The History of Howey-in-the-Hills". www.howey.org.
- ^ "MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: Town of Howey-in-the-Hills". www.floridaleagueofcities.com.
- ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). www.flcities.com.
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Florida". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Howey-in-the-Hills town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Howey-in-the-Hills town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Howey-in-the-Hills town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Howey-in-the-Hills town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
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| Municipalities and communities of Lake County, Florida, United States | ||
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| County seat: Tavares | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |