Description
Westbound US 192 at Staples and Aldi in St. Cloud.
The bus stop bench is located on the westbound side of US 192 / 13th St at Staples and Aldi 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 downtown St. Cloud and further toward Melbourne area. The bench faces westbound traffic heading west toward Kissimmee, passing the Old Canoe Creek Rd intersection and continuing toward the Florida Turnpike and beyond. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and customers at the surrounding retail. It’s a practical service/shopping 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
- Staples
- Aldi
- Discount Tire
- Bank of America
- Chick-fil-A
- 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
Other: Small services, residential developments, and local spots; denser retail west toward Kissimmee.
This spot supports grocery shopping, office supplies, fitness centers, quick-service dining, 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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55,000–65,000
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2025
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US 192 broader segments in St. Cloud
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40,000–60,000
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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: 55,000–65,000 vehicles daily, generating tens of thousands of views. Westbound targets traffic toward Kissimmee and beyond.
Trends: High volumes with growth from tourism/residential development; congestion common at intersections like Old Canoe Creek Rd; 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: ~71,000 (2024 est.); projected ~77,000 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 ~$83,000; median individual ~$32,000. Poverty rate ~10%. 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 ~3.0; median home value ~$356,000; median rent ~$1,700/month. ~50% married/family households.
- Education: ~32% 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 grocery, fitness, dining, and retail—ideal for health, food, or local services messaging.
