Demographics

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Founded:       Settled in 1884 by Oliver Martin Crosby.
                      Incorporated as a town in 1886.
                      Incorporated as a city in 1926.

Population:    Incorporated area 8,917
                      Projected:  9,777 by 2007
                      Unincorporated area 22,991
                      Projected:  26,069 by 2007

Climate:        Mean Annual Temperature 75.5 degrees (F)
                      Annual Rainfall Average:  52"

County:         Highlands

Population:    92,581

Region:         Southeastern

Closest
Metro Area:  Orlando, 78 miles northeast

Businesses:   Approximately 400

Median
Household
Income:         $26,253

Median
Home Price:  $50,808

Public
Schools:         5

Churches:      40+

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Altitude:                               145 (Ft. Above Sea Level)
Land Area:                            4.4 (Square Miles)

Public Health
& Safety:        
Police Protection:   
    Number sworn officers:       26
Fire Protection:                       
    Full time firefighters             12

Public Works:
    Street miles maintained        75

Education:
    Number of Schools
        Elementary                       3
        Middle School                 1
        High School                     1
        Private School                  2

Enrollment:                              
        Elementary                 2,080                
        Middle School               730
        High School                   863
        Private School                276

Elections:
    Registered voters             4,333  

Residential Sales (2002)
    $25,000 to $45,000         (23%)
    $46,000 to $75,000         (70%)
    $76,000 to $100,000         (7%)