Population 8,261 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in College Park
Household size in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
College Park is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.17, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of College Park is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.3, in line with the national trend. Only three of Orlando's 37 neighborhoods are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in College Park: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Orlando's 37 neighborhoods, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in College Park
Renters in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in College Park own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (38.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Orlando neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in College Park than nationally: 11.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. The Orlando area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
College Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest. Only one other Orlando neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,071 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,198 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,168 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,643 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$572 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in College Park costs $1,643 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Orlando area as a whole ($1,890). Rent has climbed $572 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in College Park
Bachelor's degrees in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.7% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.6% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.2% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College Park is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Orlando neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in College Park: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, mirroring the country. College Park has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Orlando neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in College Park
| Period | College Park | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in College Park has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Orlando neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
College Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park | 2.25 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 29.3% | 11.8% | 1961 | $1,643 | 66.2% | 97.5% | 1.4% |
| North Orange | 2.06 | 36.0 | 4.4% | 51.8% | 8.3% | 1974 | $1,930 | 58.8% | 97.7% | 4.4% |
| Central Business District | 1.50 | 37.7 | 1.7% | 74.7% | 21.2% | 2002 | $1,844 | 65.1% | 97.0% | 3.1% |
| Colonicaltown North | 2.19 | 40.6 | 9.3% | 37.6% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,844 | 60.1% | 98.2% | 1.7% |
| Fairview Shores | 2.54 | 40.6 | 12.2% | 55.0% | 10.8% | 1970 | $1,295 | 26.5% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Mercy Drive | 2.55 | 32.0 | 30.8% | 81.1% | 11.3% | 1990 | $1,137 | 5.7% | 76.6% | 13.3% |
| Holden-Parramore | 2.36 | 41.8 | 15.3% | 79.6% | 26.3% | 1983 | $1,105 | 12.3% | 69.6% | 11.6% |
| Rosemont | 2.40 | 32.5 | 24.6% | 72.6% | 11.2% | 1989 | $1,538 | 18.8% | 87.4% | 7.7% |
| South Orange | 1.95 | 40.0 | 7.0% | 71.3% | 13.3% | 1989 | $1,976 | 53.1% | 91.9% | 1.1% |
| Rosemont North | 3.40 | 30.3 | 34.9% | 58.1% | 8.0% | 1988 | $1,687 | 11.8% | 80.6% | 4.4% |
| Forest Park | 2.93 | 36.0 | 21.9% | 69.4% | 6.0% | 1979 | $1,313 | 5.9% | 76.4% | 13.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up College Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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