Elfers, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elfers, Florida
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The historic Samuel Baker House on the NRHP
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Location in Pasco County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Pasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.72 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,573 |
| • Density | 3,910.12/sq mi (1,509.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34680
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-20275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0282152 |
Elfers is a community located in Pasco County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 14,573 people lived there.
Where is Elfers?
Elfers is located in the state of Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 28 degrees, 12 minutes, 58 seconds North and 82 degrees, 43 minutes, 22 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 3.75 square miles (9.72 km2). Most of this area is land, about 3.73 square miles (9.65 km2). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.06 km2), is water.
Who Lives in Elfers?
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| 2020 | 14,573 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 13,161 people living in Elfers. These people made up 5,701 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 23.3% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households, 47.6%, were married couples. About 31.4% of all homes were people living alone. Also, 20.0% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The people in Elfers are of different ages. About 20.1% were under 18 years old. About 30.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Elfers was 45 years old.
A Look Back: Elfers' History
The area we now call Elfers used to be known as the Baillie settlement. The name "Elfers" came about in 1909. This was when the first post office opened. Frieda Marie Eiland, the wife of the first postmaster, chose the name. She wanted to honor her favorite uncle, whose last name was Elfers.
In 1913, a railroad line reached Elfers. This was important for shipping citrus fruits. Citrus was a big crop in Florida. In 1915, the first brick school in western Pasco County opened in Elfers. A new school building replaced it in 1966.
The old brick school building is still used today. It has been turned into the Elfers CARES Center. This center had a grand re-opening in 2013. It now has a cafe and a large auditorium. It also houses the Avery Branch of the New Port Richey Public Library. Elfers was officially a town from 1925 to 1933.
See also
In Spanish: Elfers para niños
