Seminole County vs. Volusia County-Compare and Contrast 2 Florida Counties

Seminole County vs. Volusia County

Similarities:

Both are in Florida. Both have only a few degrees of temperature difference.

Both Seminole County and Volusia County have populations in the 400,000 range although Volusia seems to have about 88,000 more people according to the 2008 census.

Differences:

Seminole county is closer to Orlando. Seminole has more inland areas.

Volusia county is closer to Daytona and Ormond Beach. Volusia has more beach areas.

Seminole has many corporations to employ people at a higher wage and the pace of living is faster. The mall is newer.

Volusia county seems to have less traffic and a slightly slower pace. The mall is older.

The people are a little more metro in the newer areas of Seminole county.

Volusia county has many historic buildings and towns. Seminole still has some.

Volusia county has a great deal of winding roads around many lakes.

Volusia county has more than 20% of the population over 65 years of age and Seminole only had 10% according to the 2008 census.

Seminole county has more traffic and lights and straight access roads probably because of it's access to malls, Orlando, dining, and attractions.

There seems to be more horses and acreage in Volusia county so it would be a good place for a ranch.

Seminole still has a few areas with acreage and horses but they are more hidden and subdivisions seem to have lessened their existence.