Carrollwood (CDP), Florida facts for kids
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Carrollwood (CDP), Florida
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U.S. Census map of Carrollwood CDP
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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 | 10.27 sq mi (26.61 km2) |
| • Land | 9.22 sq mi (23.89 km2) |
| • Water | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34,352 |
| • Density | 3,723.79/sq mi (1,437.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33612, 33618, 33624
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| Area code(s) | 813, 656 |
| FIPS code | 12-10825 |
Carrollwood is a community in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
Carrollwood includes the areas of Carrollwood and Carrollwood Village. In 2020, about 34,352 people lived here. This area has been called different names over the years. In 2000, it was known as "Greater Carrollwood." Before that, in the 1970s and 1980s, it was called "Lake Carroll."
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Exploring Carrollwood's Location
Carrollwood is located in the northwest part of Hillsborough County. It is about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown Tampa.
Nearby Communities
Carrollwood shares its borders with several other communities:
- To the west: Citrus Park
- To the south: Egypt Lake-Leto and Town 'n' Country
- To the north: Northdale
- To the east: Lake Magdalene and Forest Hills (Tampa)
Land and Water Features
The Carrollwood area covers about 10.3 square miles (26.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 10% is water. You can find several lakes in the eastern part of Carrollwood, such as Lake Carroll, Lake Ellen, Lake Lipsey, White Trout Lake, and Boat Lake.
People of Carrollwood
The number of people living in Carrollwood has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 33,519 | — | |
| 2010 | 33,365 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 34,352 | 3.0% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 34,352 people living in Carrollwood. There were also 14,528 households and 8,960 families.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Carrollwood had 33,365 people and 14,256 households. About 29.1% of these households had children under 18 living in them. Many households were made up of married couples.
The average age of people in Carrollwood in 2010 was about 41.3 years old. About 20.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Carrollwood
Carrollwood is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools system. This means students attend public schools managed by the county.
Local Schools
Here are some of the schools that serve the Carrollwood area:
- Cannella Elementary School
- Carrollwood K-8 School
- Essrig Elementary School
- Hill Middle School
- Chamberlain High School
- Gaither High School
- Leto High School
- Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
See also
In Spanish: Carrollwood para niños
