University, Orange County, Florida

University, Orange County, Florida
Census-designated place
University, Orange County, Florida is located in Florida
University, Orange County, Florida
University, Orange County, Florida
Location within the state of Florida
University, Orange County, Florida is located in the United States
University, Orange County, Florida
University, Orange County, Florida
University, Orange County, Florida (the United States)
Coordinates: 28°35′24″N 81°11′57″W / 28.59000°N 81.19917°W / 28.59000; -81.19917
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyOrange
Area
 • Total
9.4 sq mi (24.4 km2)
 • Land9.1 sq mi (23.5 km2)
 • Water0.35 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Elevation
[1]
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
31,084
 • Density3,430/sq mi (1,320/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32816, 32817
Area codes407, 689
GNIS ID2583384[1]

University is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States, east of Orlando. The community is centered around the University of Central Florida (formerly known as Florida Technological University)[2] and includes a location on its south side known as University Park. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.[3]

History and development

University was first designated as a CDP in the 2010 United States Census, at which point it had a population of 31,084. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had increased to 45,284.[4][5]

In October 1990, the East-West Expressway rout was extended to State Road 50, immediately south of UCF, as part of a $100 million project.[6]

In November 2012, the University Shoppes retail centre near the University of Central Florida was demolished to make way for a mixed-use development known as The Plaza at University. The changes included student accommodation with capacity for around 1,300 people, as well as retail space and a ten-storey parking garage. Several businesses relocated before the demolition.[7]

The University CDP is also home to the Acrisure Bounce House, UCF's on-campus football stadium, which was formerly known as the FBC Mortgage Stadium prior to its rebranding in 2025. The stadium occupies a 25 acres (100,000 m2) site and has a facility area of approximately 1,089,000 square feet (101,200 m2) and seats up to 45,301 people. Construction started in 2006, with the stadium opening in September 2007. It has hosted several conference championship games in the past.[8][9][10]

In January 2018, UCF opened Research I, an 105,775 square feet (9,826.8 m2) interdisciplinary research facility located on its main campus. Designed to support interdisciplinary research in fields including nanoscience, advanced materials, photonics and energy, the facility offers 79 laboratories and 84 individual offices.[11][12]

The safety of pedestrians along the roads surrounding UCF has been the subject of studies and infrastructure projects. Crash data from 2016 to 2021 recorded 126 collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists, seven of which were fatal. Subsequently in 2023, construction had begun on a $13 million pedestrian safety project near UCF. This project focuses on University Boulevard from Quadrangle Boulevard to Alafaya Trail, as well as the section of Alafaya between McCulloch Road and Research Parkway. The project included pedestrian fencing and media landscaping, wider pavements, improved intersections and high-visibility crosswalks, as well as upgraded traffic lighting, to discourage crossing between crosswalks.[13]

In 2022, developers proposed replacing part of the 113,239 square feet (10,520.2 m2) of office space that had previously been approved for development at the Quadrangle business park with student accommodation. In 2023, Orange County approved the conversion, allowing for up to 896 student beds. Later plans retained 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) of office space. The project began in 2024 and is being led by Trammell Web Partners Inc.[14][15]

Geography

The University CDP is located at 28.5900 north, 81.2045 west,[16] or approximately 15 miles (24 km) east of downtown Orlando.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24.4 km2), of which 9.1 square miles (23.5 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), or 3.50%, is water.[17]

The University CDP is northeast of Union Park and north of Alafaya. The community is reachable by SR 408, SR 434, and SR 50 (Colonial Drive), which forms the CDP's southern edge.[18]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
201031,084—
202045,28445.7%
source:[19]

University first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[20]

Racial and ethnic composition

University CDP, Orange County, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[21] Pop 2020[22] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 18,759 23,342 60.35% 51.55%
Black or African American alone (NH) 3,497 4,448 11.25% 9.82%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 84 76 0.27% 0.17%
Asian alone (NH) 1,691 3,051 5.44% 6.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 27 19 0.09% 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 79 479 0.25% 1.06%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 420 2,086 1.35% 4.61%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6,527 11,783 21.00% 26.02%
Total 31,084 45,284 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45,284 people, 7,586 households, and 3,592 families residing in the CDP.[23]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 31,084 people, 6,738 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP.[5]

Education

The University of Central Florida is within the CDP.[24]

The K-12 school district is Orange County Public Schools.[25]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: University, Orange County, Florida
  2. ↑ "UCF celebrates 50 years". WESH. June 10, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "May 2025 OEWS Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Definitions". Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Florida: 2010 Summary Population and Housing Characteristics" (PDF). www2.census.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ↑ Orlando, News 13 Florida. "This Day in Central Florida History for the week of Oct. 7". mynews13.com. Retrieved August 27, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Santomauro, Patrick (November 9, 2012). "'Plaza' near UCF set for demolition". WKMG. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Bright House Networks Stadium (2007) | 2000s | University of Central Florida". stars.library.ucf.edu. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Bright House Networks Stadium - Fact & Figures". UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  10. ↑ "UCF Announces Renaming of Football Stadium to Acrisure Bounce House". UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  11. ↑ Kotala, Zenaida (January 19, 2018). "Newest UCF Research Building Coming Online". University of Central Florida News | UCF Today. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  12. ↑ "REPORT OF INVESTIGATION PRESENTED TO THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF FLORIDA BOARD OF GOVERNO" (PDF). ucf.edu. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  13. ↑ Fox, Greg (December 22, 2023). "Project underway to improve UCF pedestrian safety". WESH. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  14. ↑ "New UCF-area project to swap office space for student housing". Orlando Business Journal. October 27, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Tramell Seeks to Convert Hospitality for Student Housing Around UCF". benefitspro.com. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  16. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  17. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  18. ↑ "Facilities - Directions to Track and Soccer". UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  19. ↑ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790–2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  20. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Florida" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 30, 2026.
  21. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – University CDP, Orange County, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  22. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – University CDP, Orange County, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  23. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: University CDP (Orange County), Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  24. ↑ Geograhy Division (April 10, 2021). 2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: University CDP, FL (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2025. Univ of Central Florida
  25. ↑ Geography Division (December 23, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Orange County, FL (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
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