Astatula, Florida
Town
Town of Astatula
Astatula Town Hall & Police Department
Location in Lake County, Florida
Coordinates: 28°42′23″N 81°44′05″W / 28.70639°N 81.73472°W / 28.70639; -81.73472
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Lake
Settled	1872[1]
Incorporated	May 4, 1927[1][2]
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
• Mayor	Mitchell Mack
• Vice Mayor	Steve Cross
• Council Members	Orita Issartel, Jeanne Quiros, and Zane Teeters
• City Clerk	Jennifer Tucker
• City Attorney	Heather Ramos
Area [3]
• Total	3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2)
• Land	3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation [4]	89 ft (27 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,889
• Density	604.09/sq mi (233.26/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	34705
Area code	352
FIPS code	12-02250[5]
GNIS feature ID	2405177[4]
Website	www.townofastatula.com

Astatula is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,889 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Asatula is located at 28°42′23″N 81°44′05″W / 28.70639°N 81.73472°W / 28.70639; -81.73472.

Astatula is located in central Lake County on the east side of Little Lake Harris. County Road 561 (Monroe Street) is the main road through the town; it leads north 8 miles (13 km) to Tavares, the county seat, and south 7 miles (11 km) to U.S. Route 27 near Minneola.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Astatula has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km²), of which 0.03 square miles (0.09 km²), or 1.12%, are water.^[6]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Astatula has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,889 people, 737 households, and 539 families residing in the town.^[10]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,810 people, 772 households, and 631 families residing in the town.^[11]

At the 2000 census there were 1,298 people, 482 households, and 359 families in the town. The population density was 593.7 inhabitants per square mile (229.2/km²). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 249.8 per square mile (96.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 84.36% White, 1.23% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 10.48% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.41%.^[5]

Of the 482 households in 2000, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.5% of households were one person and 9.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution in 2000 was 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $31,625 and the median family income was $33,393. Males had a median income of $26,602 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,832. About 6.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.