Brookridge, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brookridge, Florida
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The gateway to Brookridge on State Road 50
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Location in Hernando County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hernando |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.53 sq mi (6.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.53 sq mi (6.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,658 |
| • Density | 1,838.93/sq mi (710.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34613
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-08762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867119 |
Brookridge is a community in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population information. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2010, about 4,420 people lived in Brookridge. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,658 people.
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Where is Brookridge?
Brookridge is located in the middle part of Hernando County. You can find it at these coordinates: 28°32′55″N 82°29′26″W / 28.54861°N 82.49056°W.
Nearby Places and Roads
Brookridge is surrounded by other areas.
- To the east, you'll find Florida State Road 589, also called the Suncoast Parkway.
- To the south, across Florida State Road 50, is the community of Spring Hill.
- To the west, you'll find High Point.
The Suncoast Parkway (SR 589) goes south about 50 miles (80 km) to Tampa. It goes north about 10 miles (16 km) to U.S. Route 98 near Sugarmill Woods.
State Road 50 (SR 50) goes east about 6 miles (10 km) to Brooksville. Brooksville is the main city in Hernando County. SR 50 also goes west about 5 miles (8 km) to U.S. Route 19 at Weeki Wachee.
Size of Brookridge
According to the United States Census Bureau, Brookridge covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Brookridge.
Who Lives in Brookridge?
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| 2020 | 4,658 | — | |
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The census helps us learn about the people living in Brookridge.
- In 2000, there were 3,279 people living here.
- There were 1,823 households, which are like homes where people live.
- Most households were made up of married couples.
Population Details
The population in Brookridge is spread out by age.
- A very small number of people (about 2.9%) were under 18 years old in 2000.
- Most people living in Brookridge were 65 years old or older (about 71.4%).
- The average age of people in Brookridge in 2000 was 72 years old. This means it is a community with many older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Brookridge para niños
