Wilton Manors, Florida

Wilton Manors is a city located in Broward County, Florida . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,697. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 12,844.
Wilton Manors is part of the Fort Lauderdale, Florida Metropolitan Area .

HISTORY AND CULTURE

's destruction. Photo dtd 22 JAN 06]]Wilton Manors, the "Island City", was incorporated in 1947. It is bordered on the north by the North Fork of the Middle River and the City of Oakland Park; to the south, the boundaries include the South Fork of the Middle River and the City of Fort Lauderdale; the eastern terminus of the city limits extend to near Federal Highway (US 1); and the western most boundary reaches Interstate 95.

Over recent years, Wilton Manors has experienced tremendous economic revitalization. Both commercial and residential property values continue to increase giving proof to the Island City's economic rejuvenation.

Along Wilton Drive, the City's "Arts and Entertainment" District features an array of shops, restaurants and other entertainment venues situated along a pedestrian friendly corridor.

Construction has commenced on a new 4,000 square foot (370 m&²) library expansion, the new facility will house an array of publications for all ages and will serve as a welcome improvement to library services offered by the City.

Wilton Manors is home to several recreational facilities, including Colohatchee Nature Park, 9.3 acre (38,000 m&²) recreational facility complete with a boardwalk for nature observation, and a boat ramp for watercraft entry.

Areas throughout the City continue to gentrify and revitalize, making Wilton Manors one of South Florida's most attractive communities in which to live and work.

Wilton Manors is known as a Gay Village , although its population is extremely diverse. The former mayor of Wilton Manors, Jim Stork , is openly gay. Wilton Manors was the first city in Florida to elect a majority- Gay city commission. Nationally, West Hollywood , California was the only city to elect such a commission before Wilton Manors. {Link without Title}

GEOGRAPHY

Wilton Manors is located at 26°9'31" North, 80°8'22" West (26.158712, -80.139516).

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.0 Km&² (1.9 Mi&² ). 5.0 km&² (1.9 mi&²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the Census of 2000, there were 12,697 people, 5,876 households, and 2,467 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 2,527.0/km&² (6,535.3/mi&²). There were 6,321 housing units at an average density of 1,258.0/km&² (3,253.5/mi&²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.22% White , 13.18% African American , 0.24% Native American , 1.61% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 1.76% from Other Races , and 3.93% from two or more races. 9.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,876 households out of which 18.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.4% were Married Couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.0% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out with 16.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 123.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,366, and the median income for a family was $43,346. Males had a median income of $31,857 versus $26,522 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $21,770. 15.4% of the population and 10.7% of families were below the Poverty Line . 25.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

EXTERNAL LINKS

City of Wilton Manors official site

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Wilton Manors, Florida