The following information is based on Census data tagged to a residential address. The most common employment sectors in Winter Garden, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Accommodation & Food Services. Unemployment is measured using a measure called the U3 (Unemployment Rate). Winter Garden has a 31% unemployment rate, which is higher than the national average of 4.1 percent.
The population of Winter Garden, FL is predominantly white. There is a large proportion of middle-aged adults. Single adults are small, although the number of children under 18 is high compared to other areas. There are also slightly fewer vacant homes than the national average in Winter Garden. Winter Garden is home to one or more nursing homes, according to the 2010 Census. Residents are largely comfortable with their current living conditions, with an average commute time of 26 minutes.
The area became a thriving community with the addition of a black Congregational church. A Methodist and Baptist Missionary church soon followed. The area also boasted an elementary school and a bustling commercial district. Winter Park also gained fame when Minnesota businessman Frederick Lyman decided to retire in the area and lead the effort to establish the First Congregational Church of Winter Park. This progressive denomination appealed to the city's large Northern population.