High Point, Hernando County, Florida facts for kids
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High Point,
Hernando County, Florida |
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Gateway to High Point, off 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 |
| Counties | Hernando |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km2) |
| • Land | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 70 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,873 |
| • Density | 780.69/sq mi (301.40/km2) |
| FIPS code | 12-30494 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402582 |
High Point is a special kind of community in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population and other facts, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 3,686 people lived in High Point. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,873 people.
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Where is High Point Located?
High Point is found in the western part of Hernando County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 28°32′39″N 82°31′35″W / 28.544208°N 82.526506°W.
It shares its borders with a few other places. To the north and west, you'll find North Weeki Wachee. To the east is Brookridge. South of High Point, across State Road 50, is Spring Hill.
Getting Around High Point
Florida State Road 50 is an important road nearby. If you travel east on SR 50 for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll reach Brooksville. Brooksville is the main city and county seat of Hernando County.
If you go west on SR 50 for about 4 miles (6 km), the road ends at U.S. Route 19 in Weeki Wachee.
How Big is High Point?
According to the United States Census Bureau, High Point covers a total area of about 4.98 square miles (12.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up less than half a percent of the total area.
Who Lives in High Point?
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| 2020 | 3,873 | — | |
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Let's look at some facts about the people living in High Point, based on the 2000 census.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 2,973 people living in High Point. These people lived in 1,514 different homes, called households. Out of these, 944 were families.
The population was spread out, with about 1,011 people per square mile (390 people per square kilometer). There were also many housing units, about 627 for every square mile (242 per square kilometer).
Diversity in High Point
Most people in High Point in 2000 were White, making up about 98.45% of the population. Other groups included:
- African American: 0.13%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Asian: 0.30%
- People from other backgrounds: 0.54%
- People of two or more races: 0.47%
About 2.25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Household and Family Life
In 2000, about 10.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, 54.1%, were married couples living together. About 6.3% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present.
A large number of households, 37.6%, were not families. This means they might have been single people living alone or roommates. In fact, 34.5% of all households were just one person. And 27.5% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
On average, there were about 1.96 people per household and 2.44 people per family.
Age Groups
High Point has a unique age distribution. In 2000:
- 10.9% of people were under 18 years old.
- 2.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 12.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 20.3% were between 45 and 64.
- A large group, 53.5%, were 65 years of age or older.
The average age in High Point was 67 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 81.9 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in High Point was $25,434 per year. For families, the average income was $30,865. Men earned about $27,955 on average, while women earned about $23,588.
The per capita income (income per person) for High Point was $19,051. About 7.4% of all people and 4.0% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 16.1% of those under 18 and 7.6% of those 65 or older.
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Guarded gate to High Point
See also
In Spanish: High Point (Florida) para niños
