Description
Westbound US 192 in front of Chili’s Grill & Bar in St. Cloud.
The bus stop bench is located on the westbound side of US 192 / 13th St. in front of Chili’s Grill & Bar, near Old Canoe Creek Rd and adjacent to major retail anchors like Walmart Supercenter and Home Depot 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 and big-box zones. It benefits from strong visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, and customers at the surrounding retail, dining, and services. It’s a bustling shopping, dining, and big-box retail stretch on the western edge of St. Cloud with steady commuter, local, and tourist flow, about 5–10 miles east of Kissimmee and 20–25 miles southeast of Orlando.
Nearest Businesses
- Chili’s Grill & Bar
- Walmart Supercenter
- The Home Depot
- Little Caesars Pizza
- Chick-fil-A
- Walgreens
- Circle K
- Mister Car Wash
- AdventHealth Centra Care St. Cloud
- United States Postal Service
- Bank of America
- Discount Tire
- Other: Small services, residential developments/apartments (e.g., Soleil Blu Luxury Apartments), and local spots; denser retail west toward Kissimmee.
This spot supports big-box retail shopping, quick-service and casual dining, healthcare, auto services, and everyday needs with high local resident, commuter, and shopper traffic.
Traffic Counts
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Segment
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AADT
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Year
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US 192 near Old Canoe Creek Rd / Walmart / Home Depot area
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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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20,000–30,000
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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 residential development, tourism, and major retail draw; congestion common at intersections like Old Canoe Creek Rd; includes trucks, commuter vehicles, and shopper traffic. Peaks during rush hours, weekends, evenings, 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 ~36 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 ~5–7%; 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/healthcare. Unemployment ~3.5–5%; many commute to Orlando/theme parks (30–45 min average).
- Households and Housing: Average size ~3.0; median home value ~$350,000–$360,000; median rent ~$1,700/month. ~50% married/family households.
- Education: ~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 and visitors use nearby big-box retail, dining, healthcare, and services—ideal for retail, dining, family-oriented, or everyday services messaging.
