Bench SC002640, US 192 and Orange Ave

Description

Westbound US 192 and Orange Avenue in St. Cloud near the pawnshop.

The bus stop bench is located on the westbound side of US 192 / Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway at the intersection with Orange Avenue 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 to St. Cloud and further toward Melbourne area. The bench faces westbound traffic heading west toward Kissimmee, passing the Orange Ave intersection and continuing toward the Turnpike. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers (including tourists from nearby attractions/hotels), LYNX bus riders (transit frequent along US 192), and customers at the pawnshop and surrounding retail (high turnover for pawn/loans, jewelry, electronics, and quick stops). It’s a practical local service stretch in St. Cloud with steady commuter and resident flow, about 5–10 miles east of Kissimmee and 20–25 miles south of Orlando.

Nearest Businesses

La Familia Pawn and Jewelry
Jamil Tires
Dollar Tree
Dunkin’
Terracotta Cafe & Bakery
VIP Smoke Shop St. Cloud
Folsom Services
St Cloud Dentistry
Soldier City Fitness
Palm City Sod of Central Florida
Grace Lutheran Church
Friendship Baptist Church
Other: Small plazas with services, apartments, and local spots; denser retail east near Narcoossee Rd.

This spot supports pawn services, tire/auto, discount retail, dining, and everyday needs with consistent local and commuter traffic.

Traffic Counts

Segment	AADT	Year
US 192 / near Orange Ave	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 (high for major highway corridor), generating tens of thousands of views (driver/passenger sightlines, bus dwell time, repeats from commuters/shoppers). Westbound targets traffic toward Kissimmee and beyond.
Trends: High volumes with growth from tourism/residential development; congestion common at intersections like Orange Ave; includes trucks and commuter vehicles. 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: ~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 pawn, auto, discount retail, dining, and services—ideal for pawn, tire/auto, food, or local services messaging.