Town 'n' Country, Florida
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Town 'n' Country is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in Hillsborough County, Florida, just north of Tampa Bay. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 72,523.
Town 'n' Country census boundaries contain separate communities of Bay Crest Park, Countryway, Rocky Creek, Sweetwater Creek, and Town 'n' Country.
| Location | |
| Image:TownncountryFL.gif Location of Town 'n' Country within Hillsborough County, Florida. | |
| Political Charateristics | |
| Country State County | United States Florida Hillsborough |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Area Land Water | 63.2 km² 61.3 km² 1.9 km² |
| Population Total (2000) Density | 72,523 1,183.0/km² |
| Time zone Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC−5) Eastern (UTC−4) |
| Latitude | 28°0'36" N |
| Longitude | 82°34'22" W |
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ZIP Code
The ZIP Code for the community of Town 'n' Country is 33615, however, other ZIP Codes for the census area are 33634 and 33635.
Geography
Town 'n' Country is located at 28°0'36" North, 82°34'22" West (28.010046, -82.572815)1. or 5 miles NW of Tampa. The extreme northwest portion of Tampa International Airport is located within the boundaries.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the census area has a total area of 63.2 km² (24.4 mi²). 61.3 km² (23.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.03% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 72,523 people, 28,870 households, and 18,707 families residing in the census area. The population density is 1,183.0/km² (3,063.5/mi²). There are 30,720 housing units at an average density of 501.1/km² (1,297.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 78.48% White, 7.89% African American, 0.36% Native American, 3.28% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 6.96% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. 28.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 28,870 households out of which 30.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% are non-families. 26.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the census area the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the census area is $42,415, and the median income for a family is $49,054. Males have a median income of $32,489 versus $26,946 for females. The per capita income for the community is $21,346. 8.6% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Town 'n' Country's History
Settled in 1956 as a dairy farm. It remained rural until suburbization occurred in the 1960's and the 1970's.
Town 'n' Country's Population History from the U.S. Census Bureau
- 1970....19,453 (Z)
- 1980....37,834
- 1990....60,946
- 2000....72,523
(Z): Area reported as Sweetwater Creek during the 1970 cnesus.
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Categories: Unincorporated communities in Hillsborough County, Florida | Hillsborough County, Florida | Census-designated places in Florida
