Horizon West counted 58,101 people in the 2020 census, up from 14,000 in 2010. The latest Census estimate is 67,416. Age, income, households and housing.
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Horizon West counted 58,101 residents in the 2020 census, up from 14,000 in 2010, an increase of 44,101 people, or about 315%, according to the 2020 census and the 2010 census. The bureau’s newer 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates 67,416. Horizon West is not a city: the bureau counts it as a census-designated place (CDP) in unincorporated Orange County.
Horizon West at a glance
- Population: 67,416 (2020-2024 ACS estimate); 58,101 (2020 census)
- Median age: 35.6
- Median household income: $127,335
- Households: 21,758, averaging 3.1 people
- Owner-occupied homes: 65.7%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older): 57.6%
Growth since 2010
| Source | Horizon West | Orange County |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 census | 14,000 | 1,145,956 |
| 2020 census | 58,101 | 1,429,908 |
| Change, 2010 to 2020 | +315% | +24.8% |
| 2020-2024 ACS estimate | 67,416 | 1,471,937 |
The Census Bureau’s latest county estimate puts Orange County at 1,528,002 people on July 1, 2025, up 6.9% from the 2020 census, according to its 2025 population estimates.
A caution on the comparison. The bureau can redraw a census-designated place between censuses, so the 2010 and 2020 Horizon West figures may not cover exactly the same land. The American Community Survey figure is an estimate from a sample, averaged over 2020 to 2024, and is not directly comparable with a census count.
Who lives here
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates:
- Age: median age 35.6. About 29% of residents are under 18, and about 8% are 65 or older.
- Households: 21,758, with an average of 3.1 people each.
- Education: 57.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Income and housing
From the same survey’s economic and housing profiles:
- Median household income: $127,335 in 2024 dollars.
- Owner-occupied homes: 65.7% of occupied homes; the rest are rented.
- Median value of owner-occupied homes: $562,200, as estimated by owners.
For current market values, see our home prices guide.
Compared with the county and neighbors
All figures from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
| Place | Population | Median age | Median household income | Median home value | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon West | 67,416 | 35.6 | $127,335 | $562,200 | 65.7% |
| Lake Butler | 17,125 | 43.0 | $182,500 | $930,500 | 86.9% |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | 40.1 | $106,495 | $476,000 | 65.7% |
| Ocoee | 49,033 | 35.5 | $98,911 | $406,400 | 73.2% |
| Doctor Phillips | 12,984 | 45.3 | $103,950 | $529,900 | 67.1% |
| Clermont | 46,853 | 42.2 | $82,306 | $418,400 | 68.1% |
| Orange County | 1,471,937 | 36.6 | $79,719 | $390,100 | 56.8% |
Horizon West is younger than most of its neighbors and has larger households, averaging 3.1 people against 2.72 for Orange County. Its median household income is about 60% higher than the county’s.
Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, neighboring Winter Garden grew from 34,568 to 46,964 people, and Lake Butler from 15,400 to 18,851.
Why it grew
Orange County adopted the Horizon West plan in 1995, with five villages and a town center on about 20,704 acres in southwest Orange County, and calls Horizon West the fastest-growing community in unincorporated Orange County, its planning page says. See our history guide.
What this means for you
- Growth shows up in school enrollment and road projects; see our schools and road construction guides.
- The next official count is the 2030 census; the bureau updates the survey estimates every December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horizon West, Florida?
The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates 67,416 people. The 2020 census counted 58,101 in the Horizon West census-designated place.
How fast is Horizon West growing?
The 2020 census count of 58,101 was more than four times the 2010 count of 14,000, an increase of about 315%. Orange County as a whole grew about 25% over the same decade.
What is the median household income in Horizon West?
$127,335, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $79,719 for Orange County.
What is the median age in Horizon West?
35.6 years, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. About 29% of residents are under 18 and about 8% are 65 or older.
Is Horizon West a city?
No. Horizon West is an unincorporated community governed by Orange County. The Census Bureau counts it as a census-designated place.
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