Citrus Park, Florida
Encyclopedia
Citrus Park is an unincorporated census-designated place
in Hillsborough County
, Florida
, United States
. The population was 24,252 at the 2010 census.
. http://www.city-data.com/city/Citrus-Park-Florida.html
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the community has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28.2 km²), of which, 10.6 square miles (27.5 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (2.94%) is water.
was 2,247.6 people per square mile (738.8/km²). There were 9,740 housing units at an average density of 719.5/sq mi (277.9/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 82.6% White( 56.1% non-hispanic white), 9.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, less than 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.8% from other races
, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos were 31.3% of the population.
There were 9,085 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples
living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the community the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $54,732, and the median income for a family was $60,165. Males had a median income of $35,360 versus $29,739 for females. The per capita income
for the community was $22,162. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
, who lives in the care of Gerald Preis, son of trainer Carmine "Bud" Mennella.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 24,252 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Citrus Park is located at 28°4′41.75"N 82°34′12.27"W (28.078060, -82.570000), or about nine miles northwest of TampaTampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
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According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the community has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28.2 km²), of which, 10.6 square miles (27.5 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (2.94%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census bureau's American Community Surveys of 2006-2008, there were 23,825 people, 9,085 households, and 6,243 families residing in the community. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,247.6 people per square mile (738.8/km²). There were 9,740 housing units at an average density of 719.5/sq mi (277.9/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 82.6% White( 56.1% non-hispanic white), 9.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, less than 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.8% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos were 31.3% of the population.
There were 9,085 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the community the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $54,732, and the median income for a family was $60,165. Males had a median income of $35,360 versus $29,739 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the community was $22,162. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Famous residents
Citrus Park is the home of famous chimpanzee J. Fred MuggsJ. Fred Muggs
J. Fred Muggs is a chimpanzee that was the mascot for NBC's Today Show from 1953 to 1957.The show debuted in 1952, with amiable host Dave Garroway. The show was in trouble initially; the addition of J. Fred Muggs boosted ratings and helped win advertisers...
, who lives in the care of Gerald Preis, son of trainer Carmine "Bud" Mennella.
Attractions
- Big Cat Rescue is a non-profit sanctuary for large cats that is open to the public. It is located off Citrus Park Drive near Gunn Highway and Veterans Expressway.
- Westfield Citrus ParkWestfield Citrus ParkWestfield Citrus Park, formerly Citrus Park Town Center, is a shopping mall in Citrus Park, Florida that opened in March 1999. Its five anchor stores are Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Sears and also include a Regal Cinemas multiplex theater.Westfield Group acquired the...
is a major shopping center opened in 1999.