Bench SC002070, 13th at Big Lots

Description

Eastbound US 192/13th St at Big Lots in St. Cloud.

The bus stop bench is located on the eastbound side of US 192 / Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway / 13th Street near the intersection with Arizona Ave in front of Big Lots 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 Kissimmee/US-441 to downtown St. Cloud and further toward the Melbourne area. The bench faces eastbound traffic heading east toward downtown St. Cloud. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and shoppers at Big Lots and surrounding discount/retail stores. The area mixes discount retail, fast food, grocery, fitness, apartments, churches, and residential neighborhoods, amid ponds and suburban development. It’s a key shopping stretch in St. Cloud with steady commuter, tourist, and local flow, about 5–10 miles east of Kissimmee and 20–25 miles south of Orlando.

Nearest Businesses

Big Lots
Publix Super Market at Center of St. Cloud
Wendy’s
Dunkin’
Planet Fitness
Taco Bell
Tijuana Flats
Rancho Chico
Fat Boys
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Other: Small plazas with services, apartments, and local spots; denser retail west toward Kissimmee.

This spot supports discount shopping, grocery, dining, and everyday needs with consistent local and commuter traffic.

Traffic Counts

Segment	AADT	Year
US 192 / Arizona Ave area	45,000–55,000	2025
US 192 broader segments	40,000–50,000	2025
Nearby connectors	35,000–45,000	2025

Daily Impressions Potential: 45,000–55,000 vehicles daily, generating tens of thousands of views. Eastbound targets traffic toward downtown St. Cloud and beyond.
Trends: High volumes with growth from residential/commercial expansion in St. Cloud; congestion possible at intersections; includes trucks and commuter vehicles. Peaks during rush hours and weekends.

Demographics (ZIP 34769 – St. Cloud Area, immediate vicinity)

Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates and 2026 projections:

Population: ~60,000–65,000 (2024 est.); projected ~68,000+ for 2026 (density ~2,000 per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
Age: Median ~40–42 years (family-oriented: strong under-18 and 35–54 groups).
Gender: ~49% male, ~51% female.
Race/Ethnicity: White (non-Hispanic) ~55–60%; Hispanic/Latino ~25–30% (growing Puerto Rican/other Latin influences); Black/African American ~10–12%; Asian ~3–5%; two or more/other ~5–8%.
Income and Economy: Median household income ~$65,000–$75,000; median individual ~$32,000–$38,000. Poverty rate ~10–12%. 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 ~2.8–3.2; 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 retail, dining, and services—ideal for discount retail, grocery, food, or local services messaging.