[1] The town developed economically as a winter vacation spot and citrus growing area.

[2] The Hastings Seed House was organized in 1889, moving to Atlanta, Georgia ten years later.

When the Great Freeze hit in 1895, the town's tourism and citrus sharply declined.

[6] In 1926, Interlachen first gained electricity and Route 14, now Florida State Road 20, was constructed through it.

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Interlachen is located in North Central Florida at 29°37′22″N 81°53′41″W / 29.62278°N 81.89472°W / 29.62278; -81.89472 (29.622709, –81.894680).

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,441 people, 654 households, and 457 families residing in the town.

[11] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,403 people, 751 households, and 575 families residing in the town.