Keystone, Florida facts for kids
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Keystone, 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 | 39.14 sq mi (101.38 km2) |
| • Land | 35.12 sq mi (90.95 km2) |
| • Water | 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,211 |
| • Density | 717.96/sq mi (277.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33556 & 33558
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| FIPS code | 12-36462 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0300080 |
Keystone is a special kind of community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
The Keystone area was first settled a long time ago, in the mid-1800s. The Mobley Family, who came from Savannah, Georgia, were among the first to live there. Over time, Keystone changed from a place with lots of citrus farms and other types of farming. Now, it's known as a quiet, rural spot with many homes near lakes and large ranches.
In 2020, about 25,211 people lived in Keystone. This number has grown quite a bit over the years! The ZIP Codes for the area are 33556 and 33558.
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Where is Keystone, Florida?
Keystone is located in the northwest part of Hillsborough County. It's about 22 miles (or 35 kilometers) northwest of downtown Tampa.
Keystone's Neighbors
Keystone shares its borders with several other communities. To the east, you'll find Cheval and Northdale. To the southeast is Citrus Park, and to the south is Westchase. All of these are also in Hillsborough County.
If you go west from Keystone, you'll reach East Lake in Pinellas County. To the north, Keystone borders Trinity and Odessa, which are in Pasco County.
Land and Water in Keystone
Keystone covers a total area of about 39.14 square miles (or 101.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.12 square miles (91.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 4.03 square miles (10.4 square kilometers), is made up of water, like lakes and ponds.
Population of Keystone
The number of people living in Keystone has grown steadily over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 14,627 | — | |
| 2010 | 24,039 | 64.3% | |
| 2020 | 25,211 | 4.9% | |
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- In 2000, there were 14,627 people.
- By 2010, the population had grown to 24,039 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 25,211 people.
This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Keystone! In 2000, about 27% of the people living in Keystone were under 18 years old. Families with children were common, and many households were made up of married couples.
Schools in Keystone
Students in Keystone attend schools that are part of the Hillsborough County Public School system. Here are some of the schools that serve the area:
- Bryant Elementary School
- Hammond Elementary School
- Northwest Elementary School
- McKitrick Elementary School
- Farnell Middle School
- Martinez Middle School
- Walker Middle School
- Steinbrenner High School
See also
In Spanish: Keystone (Florida) para niños
