Description
Westbound US 192 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Cloud.
The bus stop bench is located on the westbound side of US 192 / 13th Street at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, to the west of Brown Chapel Rd and near Old Canoe Creek Rd in St. Cloud, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34769). This is a high-traffic commercial corridor along US 192, a primary east-west route serving commuters, tourists, and locals connecting downtown St. Cloud to Kissimmee and further toward the Florida Turnpike. The bench faces westbound traffic heading west toward Kissimmee, passing the Old Canoe Creek Rd intersection and continuing toward denser retail zones. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and customers at the surrounding retail and services. It’s a practical shopping, dining, and fitness stretch on the western edge of St. Cloud with steady commuter and local flow, about 5–10 miles east of Kissimmee and 20–25 miles southeast of Orlando.
Nearest Businesses
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
- Planet Fitness
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Wendy’s
- Domino’s Pizza
- Tractor Supply Co
- Planet Smoothie
- Fitness CF
- Fiesta Azul Tequila House
- Taco Bell
- Checkers
- Publix Super Market at Center of St. Cloud
- Bubble Pops
- Mister Car Wash
- Big Lots
- Rancho Chico St. Cloud
- Staples
- Discount Tire
- Bank of America
Other: Small services, residential developments, and local spots; denser retail west toward Kissimmee.
This spot supports fitness centers, quick-service dining, grocery shopping, auto services, and everyday retail with high local resident and commuter traffic.
Traffic Counts
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Segment
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AADT
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Year
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|---|---|---|
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US 192 near Old Canoe Creek Rd
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35,000–45,000
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2025
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US 192 broader segments in St. Cloud
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30,000–40,000
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2025
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Nearby connectors (e.g., Old Canoe Creek Rd)
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20,000–25,000
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2025
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Daily Impressions Potential: 35,000–45,000 vehicles daily, generating tens of thousands of views. Westbound targets traffic toward Kissimmee and beyond.
Trends: Moderate to high volumes with growth from residential development and tourism; congestion at intersections like Old Canoe Creek Rd; includes commuter vehicles and local traffic. Peaks during rush hours, weekends, and tourist seasons.
Trends: Moderate to high volumes with growth from residential development and tourism; congestion at intersections like Old Canoe Creek Rd; includes commuter vehicles and local traffic. Peaks during rush hours, weekends, and tourist seasons.
Demographics (ZIP 34769 – St. Cloud Area, immediate vicinity)
Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates and 2026 projections:
- Population: ~71,000 (2024 est.); projected ~76,000+ for 2026 (density ~2,500 per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
- Age: Median ~35 years (family-oriented: strong under-18 and 35–54 groups).
- Gender: ~49% male, ~51% female.
- Race/Ethnicity: White (non-Hispanic) ~36%; Hispanic/Latino ~52% (growing Puerto Rican/other Latin influences); Black/African American ~6–7%; Asian ~1–2%; two or more/other ~25%.
- Income and Economy: Median household income ~$80,000–$85,000; median individual ~$31,000–$33,000. Poverty rate ~8–9%. Top industries: retail, tourism/hospitality, construction, education. Unemployment ~3.5–5%; many commute to Orlando/theme parks (30–45 min average).
- Households and Housing: Average size ~2.8–3.0; median home value ~$320,000–$360,000; median rent ~$1,500–$1,800/month. ~50% married/family households.
- Education: ~25–30% with college degree or higher.
Diverse, family-oriented, growing area with a mix of local residents and commuter/tourist influence (English dominant, Spanish common). Residents use nearby fitness, dining, grocery, and retail—ideal for health, food, or local services messaging.
