Bloomingdale, Florida facts for kids
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Bloomingdale, Florida
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Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.38 sq mi (21.71 km2) |
| • Land | 8.13 sq mi (21.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 22,947 |
| • Density | 2,821.12/sq mi (1,089.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33511, 33596
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| Area code | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-06875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0278999 |
Bloomingdale is a community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population studies, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 22,947 people lived here. The ZIP Codes for Bloomingdale are 33511 and 33596.
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Bloomingdale's Past: A Look Back in Time
Bloomingdale was first settled a long time ago, before 1850. Some of the early settlers included John Vickers and John Carney.
In 1884, the Bloomingdale School was started. It became a place where teachers were trained, even for people from far away. But things changed in 1890 when the railway was built through a nearby town called Brandon. Many businesses moved to Brandon to be closer to the railroad.
Because of this, Bloomingdale started to become smaller. The post office closed in 1910, and the school closed in 1920. Students then went to school in Brandon. Bloomingdale stayed quiet until the 1960s. Then, it started to grow again as people moved there to live and work in nearby Tampa. This made it a "bedroom community," meaning many people live there but commute to work in a bigger city.
Where is Bloomingdale?
Bloomingdale is located in the eastern part of Hillsborough County. It is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) southeast of downtown Tampa.
The community is next to other towns:
- To the north is Brandon.
- To the northeast is Valrico.
- To the southeast is FishHawk.
- To the southwest is Riverview.
Bloomingdale covers a total area of about 8.38 square miles (21.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.25 square miles (0.6 square kilometers) is water. The Alafia River flows along the southern edge of Bloomingdale. You can find some small rapids on the river here called Bell Shoals.
People in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
- 1990: 13,912 people
- 2000: 19,839 people
- 2010: 22,711 people
- 2020: 22,947 people
In the community, about 31.4% of the people are under 18 years old. The average age of people living in Bloomingdale is 36 years old.
Learning in Bloomingdale
Students in Bloomingdale attend schools that are part of the Hillsborough County Schools district. One of the main schools in the area is Bloomingdale High School, which is located right within the community.
See also
In Spanish: Bloomingdale (Florida) para niños
