Dundee, Florida

Town in the state of Florida, United States

Town in Florida, United States of America

Dundee, Florida

Town

Town of Dundee

The Dundee Town Hall and Library as seen in January 2022.

Location in Polk County and the state of Florida

Coordinates: 28°00′41″N 81°35′58″W﻿ / ﻿28.01139°N 81.59944°W﻿ / 28.01139; -81.59944
Country| United States of America
State| Florida
County| Polk
Settled| 1911[1]
Incorporated| 1925[1]
Named after| Dundee, Scotland
Government

• Type| Commission-Manager
• Mayor| Sam Pennant
• Vice Mayor| Steve Glenn
• Commissioners| Bertram A. Goddard,
Willie Quarles, and
Mary Richardson
• Town Manager| Tandra Davis
• Town Clerk| Trevor Douthat
Area

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• Total

| 12.13 sq mi (31.41 km2)
• Land| 10.78 sq mi (27.91 km2)
• Water| 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
Elevation

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| 213 ft (65 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 5,235
• Density| 485.76/sq mi (187.55/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code|

33838

Area code| 863
FIPS code| 12-18550[4]
GNIS feature ID| 2406406[3]
Website| http://www.townofdundee.com

Dundee is a town in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,235 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

## History

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A post office called Dundee has been in operation since 1912.[5] The town was named after Dundee, in Scotland.[6] Dundee was first settled in 1911, and incorporated as a town in 1925.[1] On April 2, 2024, the town held a referendum on whether it should adopt city status. 68% voted for Dundee to remain a town, compared to 32% voting in favour of being a city.[7][8][9]

## Geography and climate

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The exact coordinates for the Town of Dundee is located at 28°00′41″N 81°35′58″W﻿ / ﻿28.01139°N 81.59944°W﻿ / 28.01139; -81.59944.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2), of which 3.9 square miles (10 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (8.82%) is water.

Dundee is located in the humid subtropical climate zone under (Köppen climate classification: Cfa).[10]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1930| 615| | —
1940| 694| | 12.8%
1950| 1,152| | 66.0%
1960| 1,554| | 34.9%
1970| 1,660| | 6.8%
1980| 2,227| | 34.2%
1990| 2,335| | 4.8%
2000| 2,912| | 24.7%
2010| 3,717| | 27.6%
2020| 5,235| | 40.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

### 2010 and 2020 census

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Dundee racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race  | Pop 2010[12] | Pop 2020[13] | % 2010  | % 2020

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White (NH)  | 1,850  | 1,955  | 49.77%  | 37.34%
Black or African American (NH)  | 920  | 1,129  | 24.75%  | 21.57%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)  | 5  | 13  | 0.13%  | 0.25%
Asian (NH)  | 61  | 93  | 1.64%  | 1.78%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)  | 1  | 2  | 0.03%  | 0.04%
Some other race (NH)  | 18  | 64  | 0.48%  | 1.22%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)  | 70  | 171  | 1.88%  | 3.27%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 792  | 1,808  | 21.31%  | 34.54%
Total | 3,717 | 5,235 |  |

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,235 people, 1,416 households, and 1,218 families residing in the town.[14]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,717 people, 1,602 households, and 1,047 families residing in the town.[15]

### 2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 2,912 people, 1,123 households, and 811 families in the town. The population density was 740.7 inhabitants per square mile (286.0/km2). There were 1,457 housing units at an average density of 370.6 units per square mile (143.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.92% White, 22.05% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.56% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.37%.[4]

Of the 1,123 households in 2000, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.1% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.

In 2000, the age distribution was 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $29,174 and the median family income was $33,831. Males had a median income of $30,218 versus $20,449 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,411. About 11.8% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

## Transportation

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The major roads running through Dundee are:

* US 27 – Located just west of town, this divided highway leads to Lake Wales and Haines City.
* SR 17 – This Scenic Highway goes through the center of town and provides an alternate route parallel to US 27 across eastern Polk County.
* SR 542 – Also called Dundee Road, it leads from downtown Dundee to US 27 and on westward, straight to downtown Winter Haven.

## References

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1. ^ a b c Murphy, Joe (September 20, 1996). "Town in East Polk named after Dundee, Scotland". Lakeland Ledger. pp. F2. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dundee, Florida
4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. ^ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
6. ^ Whitehead, Bill (August 14, 1960). "First Polk Settlers Had to Build Towns, Then Name Them". Lakeland Ledger. pp. 7-A. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
7. ^ "Is Dundee set to become a city? Voters will decide status". baynews9.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
8. ^ "Four Polk cities to hold April elections. Here's who (or what) is on the ballot". The Ledger. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
9. ^ "Polk voters decide on amendment, commission seats across county". baynews9.com. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
10. ^ "World Map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification updated". University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. November 6, 2008. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
12. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Dundee town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Dundee town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Dundee town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
15. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Dundee town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.

## External links

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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Dundee, Florida.

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dundee, Florida.

* Town of Dundee official site

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Municipalities and communities of Polk County, Florida, United States

County seat: Bartow

Cities|

* Auburndale
* Bartow
* Davenport
* Eagle Lake
* Fort Meade
* Frostproof
* Haines City
* Lake Alfred
* Lakeland
* Lake Wales
* Mulberry
* Polk City
* Winter Haven

Towns|

* Dundee
* Hillcrest Heights
* Lake Hamilton

Village|

* Highland Park

CDPs|

* Alturas
* Babson Park
* Bradley Junction
* Combee Settlement
* Crooked Lake Park
* Crystal Lake
* Cypress Gardens
* Four Corners‡
* Fuller Heights
* Fussels Corner
* Grenelefe
* Highland City
* Homeland
* Indian Lake Estates
* Inwood
* Jan Phyl Village
* Kathleen
* Lakeland Highlands
* Loughman
* Medulla
* Poinciana‡
* Wahneta
* Waverly
* Willow Oak

Unincorporated
communities|

* Eaton Park
* Gibsonia
* Lakeshore
* Mountain Lake
* Nalcrest
* Nichols
* Pittsburg
* River Ranch
* Socrum
* Sun Ray
* Winston

Ghost towns|

* Acton
* Agricola
* Bareah
* Brewster
* Green Pond
* Sumica

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