Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida facts for kids
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Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida
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Map of Egypt Lake-Leto, 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 | 6.23 sq mi (16.14 km2) |
| • Land | 5.91 sq mi (15.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36,644 |
| • Density | 6,202.44/sq mi (2,394.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33614
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| Area code(s) | 813, 656 |
| FIPS code | 12-20108 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853249 |
Egypt Lake-Leto is a special kind of community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
It's located just north of the Tampa International Airport. Egypt Lake-Leto is part of the larger Tampa Bay area. In 2020, about 36,644 people lived here.
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Where is Egypt Lake-Leto?
Egypt Lake-Leto is in the northwestern part of Hillsborough County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of downtown Tampa. The land here is about 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level.
The area covers about 6.23 square miles (16.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.91 square miles (15.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.32 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water.
This CDP includes a few smaller communities. These are Egypt Lake, Leto, and West Park Estates.
Who Lives Here?
The number of people living in Egypt Lake-Leto has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 16,014 | — | |
| 1980 | 20,035 | 25.1% | |
| 1990 | 24,927 | 24.4% | |
| 2000 | 32,782 | 31.5% | |
| 2010 | 35,282 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 36,644 | 3.9% | |
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In 2020, there were 36,644 people living in Egypt Lake-Leto. There were 13,603 households and 8,533 families.
Population Details
- About 5.6% of the people were under 5 years old.
- About 16.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 12.4% were 65 years or older.
- Almost half of the population (48.5%) were female.
- Many people (44.8%) were born outside the United States.
- The average household had 2.57 people.
- About 1,065 military veterans lived in the area.
Homes and Money
- In 2020, about 45% of homes were owned by the people living in them.
- The average value of an owned home was $212,400.
- Most households (95.7%) had a computer.
- Many households (92.6%) had a fast internet connection.
- About 80.3% of adults aged 25 and older had finished high school.
- About 21.4% of adults had a college degree or higher.
- The average household income was $48,240 per year.
- About 17.4% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Schools in the Area
The schools in Egypt Lake-Leto are part of the Hillsborough County Schools system.
Elementary Schools
- Crestwood Elementary School
- Egypt Lake Elementary School
- Twin Lakes Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Pierce Middle School
High Schools
- Alonso High School
- Chamberlain High School
- Leto High School
Healthcare Services
The main hospital serving the Egypt Lake-Leto area is AdventHealth Carrollwood.
See also
In Spanish: Egypt Lake-Leto para niños
