Sebring is a city in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,667 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,076. It is the county seat of Highlands County. Sebring is the home of the Sebring International Raceway, created on a former airbase, first used in 1950. It hosted the 1959 Formula One United States Grand Prix, but is currently best known as the host of the 12 Hours of Sebring, an annually held American Le Mans Series race. Nearby Highlands Hammock State Park is a popular attraction. Additionally, the house where novelist Rex Beach committed suicide is located on one of Sebring's main lakes, Lake Jackson.
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,667 people, 3,969 households, and 2,305 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.6/km² (1,883.7/mi²). There were 5,024 housing units at an average density of 378.1/km² (979.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.81% White, 15.69% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.06% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.00% of the population.


