Population 12,469 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Semoran
Household size in South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in South Semoran run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.35 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
South Semoran is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in South Semoran (16.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 South Semoran
Renters in South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.4% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.3% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.5% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Semoran rent: 62.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 49.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in South Semoran than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Orlando's 37 neighborhoods, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
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 South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in South Semoran is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the Orlando area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1995. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $927 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $938 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,581 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$654 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Semoran pays $1,581 a month for rent and 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 $654 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 41.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 South Semoran
Bachelor's degrees in South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in South Semoran than nationally: 29.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Semoran is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Orlando area (91.3%). The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 South Semoran
| Period | South Semoran | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in South Semoran is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
South Semoran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Semoran | 2.45 | 37.3 | 16.0% | 62.5% | 6.1% | 1988 | $1,581 | 29.0% | 89.0% | 5.0% |
| Ventura | 2.66 | 42.0 | 13.4% | 47.9% | 15.3% | 1989 | $1,613 | 27.0% | 93.0% | 3.5% |
| Lake Frederica | 2.29 | 32.3 | 11.5% | 88.5% | 9.7% | 1984 | $1,599 | 25.9% | 89.5% | 8.8% |
| Conway | 2.47 | 41.9 | 12.5% | 29.8% | 5.6% | 1975 | $1,697 | 35.9% | 93.6% | 3.6% |
| Mariners Village | 2.19 | 39.8 | 4.1% | 40.2% | 11.6% | 1986 | $1,802 | 45.4% | 93.9% | 4.8% |
| Airport North | 2.53 | 32.8 | 21.6% | 86.0% | 8.0% | 2002 | $1,974 | 40.6% | 93.2% | 10.5% |
| Englewood Park | 2.94 | 35.4 | 17.9% | 60.3% | 5.4% | 1975 | $1,701 | 20.2% | 85.5% | 7.2% |
| Hibiscus | 3.10 | 39.3 | 8.1% | 27.7% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,393 | 28.3% | 83.9% | 5.8% |
| Vista East | 2.76 | 37.9 | 9.8% | 26.5% | 11.4% | 2003 | $1,964 | 50.0% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| Wadeview Park | 2.15 | 43.4 | 8.3% | 35.3% | 9.0% | 1964 | $1,520 | 53.6% | 98.0% | 4.9% |
| South Orange | 1.95 | 40.0 | 7.0% | 71.3% | 13.3% | 1989 | $1,976 | 53.1% | 91.9% | 1.1% |
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 South Semoran. 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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