Interlachen, Florida

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Interlachen, Florida
Town of Interlachen
Interlachen Hall.jpg
Interlachen Hall in 2018
Motto: 
"Between the Lakes"
Putnam County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Interlachen Highlighted.svg
Location in Putnam County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°37′22″N81°53′41″W / 29.62278°N 81.89472°W / 29.62278; -81.89472
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Florida.svg  Florida
County   Putnam
Incorporated 1888 [1]
Government
  Type Mayor-Council
   Mayor John Larsen
   Councilmembers Carolyn Meadows,
Joni Conner,
Carolyn Bennett,
Beverly Bakker,
and David Yonts
   Town Clerk Joni Payne
   Town Attorney George Young
Area
[2]
  Total6.45 sq mi (16.71 km2)
  Land6.10 sq mi (15.80 km2)
  Water0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,441
  Density236.23/sq mi (91.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32148-32149
Area code 386
FIPS code 12-33900 [3]
GNIS feature ID0305857 [4]
Website www.interlachen-fl.gov

Interlachen is a town in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Palatka, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.The population was 1,441 at the 2020 census, up from 1,403 at the 2010 census.

Contents

The town was named by a gentleman named Mr. Berkelmann from Germany who lived in Interlachen when the town was being incorporated. He said that since the town was located between 2 lakes and there were more than 28 lakes in the town, Interlachen, which means "between the lakes" would be an appropriate name. [5]

History

Interlachen United Methodist Church Interlachen FL UMC sq pano01.jpg
Interlachen United Methodist Church

From 1852 until 1892, the area was known as "Blue Pond". When the Florida Southern Railway came through Interlachen in the 1870s, the area opened up to settlers. The town developed economically as a winter vacation spot and citrus growing area. The Town of Interlachen was incorporated in 1888. The Hastings Seed House was organized in 1889, moving to Atlanta, Georgia ten years later. In 1891, the Interlachen Town Hall burned down. Another was built to replace it the following year and it still stands—now housing a museum—and is also used as a place for presentations for certain festivals. When the Great Freeze hit in 1895, the town's tourism and citrus sharply declined. In 1895, Interlachen Academy was built; it is the oldest wooden school house in continuous use in Florida, which now serves as the location of the Interlachen High School's JROTC program.

In 1926, Interlachen first gained electricity and Route 14, now Florida State Road 20, was constructed through it. In the 1930s, a train came through the town every two hours. But in 1969, with the decline of railroads, the Interlachen Railroad depot was razed. Currently, a caboose sits in the middle of the town as a reminder of the tourist haven the town once was.

Geography

Interlachen is located at 29°37′22″N81°53′41″W / 29.62278°N 81.89472°W / 29.62278; -81.89472 (29.622709, –81.894680). [6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (10.08%) is 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 Interlachen has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890 207
1900 147−29.0%
1910 26378.9%
1920 177−32.7%
1930 23532.8%
1940 2516.8%
1950 29718.3%
1960 34917.5%
1970 47837.0%
1980 84877.4%
1990 1,16036.8%
2000 1,47527.2%
2010 1,403−4.9%
2020 1,4412.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2010 and 2020 census

Interlachen racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
RacePop 2010 [8] Pop 2020 [9] % 2010% 2020
White (NH)92892866.14%64.40%
Black or African American (NH)921076.56%7.43%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)8100.57%0.69%
Asian (NH)340.21%0.28%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)120.07%0.14%
Some other race (NH)070.00%0.49%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)21451.50%3.12%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)35033824.95%23.46%
Total1,4031,441

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,441 people, 654 households, and 457 families residing in the town. [10]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,403 people, 751 households, and 575 families residing in the town. [11]

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 1,475 people, 537 households, and 381 families residing in the town. The population density was 254.1 inhabitants per square mile (98.1/km2). There were 616 housing units at an average density of 106.1 per square mile (41.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 78.44% White, 6.10% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 11.19% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.83% of the population.

In 2000, there were 537 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.28.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $25,962, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $24,886 versus $17,841 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,920. About 26.9% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

All of Interlachen's public schools are served by Putnam County School Board.

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