Fern Park is a census-designated place and a suburban unincorporated community in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,318 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando - Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyFern Park is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3sqmi, of which 2.0sqmi is land and 0.3sqmi is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,318 people, 3,570 households, and 2,227 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,055.3 people per square mile (1,566.6/km²). There were 3,700 housing units at an average density of 1,803.9/sq mi (696.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.14% White, 7.54% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.07% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.83% of the population.