Eagle Lake, Florida
Eagle Lake, Florida | ||
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FIPS code 12-18875[5] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2403526[4] | |
Website | http://www.eaglelakefl.gov |
Eagle Lake is a city in
History
Eagle Lake began c. 1880 as a settlement when John Bingham purchased 160 acres on a knoll between the areas now known as Eagle Lake, Crystal Lake, and Spirit Lake. He named the lake on which his original cabin was constructed Eagle Lake because of a nesting in a nearby pine tree. About the same time, in 1882, Louisa McLeod purchased 115 acres in the area to the east. As the land was sold, the city began to take shape and was laid out around 1887.
Earlier on, Eagle Lake was known for its local businesses. These included a brickyard, a turpentine mill, and two citrus packing houses that were both lost in the 1940s. During the mid 1950s and into the 1960s, the city was host to a wooden bathing house with dressing rooms, long wooden covered dock, dance hall, picnic facilities, and a diving platform at the Crystal Beach Pavilion on the southwest side of Eagle Lake. During the 1980s, the city adopted the motto "Growing with People in Mind". It continues to be the tenet of the city today.[6]
Geography
Eagle Lake is located within the Central Florida Highlands area of the
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), of which 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (3.50%) is water.
Climate
Eagle Lake is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, as designated by (Köppen climate classification: Cfa).[8]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1930 | 600 | — | |
1940 | 862 | 43.7% | |
1950 | 1,060 | 23.0% | |
1960 | 1,364 | 28.7% | |
1970 | 1,373 | 0.7% | |
1980 | 1,678 | 22.2% | |
1990 | 1,758 | 4.8% | |
2000 | 2,496 | 42.0% | |
2010 | 2,255 | −9.7% | |
2020 | 3,008 | 33.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
2010 and 2020 census
Race | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White (NH)
|
1,628 | 1,663 | 72.20% | 55.29% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
157 | 424 | 6.96% | 14.10% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
10 | 7 | 0.44% | 0.23% |
Asian (NH) | 49 | 51 | 2.17% | 1.70% |
Native Hawaiian (NH)
|
0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.03% |
Some other race (NH)
|
10 | 28 | 0.44% | 0.93% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 38 | 116 | 1.69% | 3.86% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 363 | 718 | 16.10% | 23.87% |
Total | 2,255 | 3,008 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,008 people, 796 households, and 573 families residing in the city.[12]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,255 people, 641 households, and 462 families residing in the city.[13]
2000 census
As of the
In 2000, there were 879 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% 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 3.21.
In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $35,078. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $19,417 for females. The
Government and politics
The City of Eagle Lake has a
Law enforcement
After signing a contract with the Polk County Sheriff's office in 2007, the City of Eagle Lake began contracting law enforcement services from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.[18]
Fire services
Fire services for the city are contracted with the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. Eagle Lake is home to Polk County Fire Rescue Station 460 (Rescue 46).[19]
Library
The Eagle Lake Public Library is a member of the Polk County Library Cooperative.[20] The library is located at 75 North Seventh Street Eagle Lake, Florida 33839. It is a part of the city hall complex.[21]
Transportation
The main highway going through town is
Education
Public schools
Public schools in Eagle Lake (and all of Polk County) are operated by Polk County Public Schools.
- Eagle Lake Elementary
- Pinewood Elementary
- Lake Region High School
Colleges and universities
- Winter Haven, and Lake Wales.
- Florida Polytechnic University is located within about 15 minutes of the city.
- Southeastern Universityare located in Lakeland.
- Warner University is located in Lake Wales.
- Webber International University is located in Babson Park.
Recreation and leisure
The city has a baseball / softball complex that has three 200' fields and one 275' field.[22] Additionally, the City Hall complex hosts basketball, racquetball and shuffleboard courts, as well as a skate park and playground for children.
There are also two boat ramps available for access to Lake McLeod and Eagle Lake. At the Eagle Lake ramp, there is also a municipal park that has a pavilion, playground, beach, and restroom facilities.
References
- ^ "History of Eagle Lake - City of Eagle Lake, Florida".
- ^ "Eagle Lake". The Ledger. Ledger Media Group. Retrieved May 18, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eagle Lake, Florida
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "The History of Eagle Lake". City of Eagle Lake. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- ^ "Florida's Geological History". University of Florida. Retrieved October 14, 2010.
- ^ "World Map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification updated". University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. November 6, 2008. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
- ^ "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) - Eagle Lake city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Eagle Lake city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Eagle Lake city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Eagle Lake city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Eagle Lake Government". City of Eagle Lake. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Eagle Lake, FL. Code of Ordinances". City of Eagle Lake. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "2023-24 Approved Budget". City of Eagle Lake, FL. Retrieved January 28, 2024.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Florida Water Management Districts". State of Florida. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Eagle Lake Municipality". Polk County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Fire Rescue Station Locations". Polk County BOCC. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Eagle Lake Public Library -- Polk County Library Cooperative".
- ^ "Eagle Lake Public Library".
- ^ "Eagle Lake Sports Complex". Central Florida's Polk County Sports Marketing. Archived from the original on October 10, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
External links
- City of Eagle Lake Website Official City Web Site