Lutz, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lutz, Florida
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Unincorporated Community
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Lutz Train Depot
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| Nickname(s):
"Cactus Hat"
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Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough, Pasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.84 sq mi (69.51 km2) |
| • Land | 24.43 sq mi (63.27 km2) |
| • Water | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 23,707 |
| • Density | 970.48/sq mi (374.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
33548, 33549, 33558, 33559
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| Area code(s) | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-41775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286224 |
Lutz /ˈluːts/ is a community in Florida, United States. It is located about 15 miles (24 km) north of Tampa. Lutz is part of both Hillsborough County and Pasco County. Even though there's a specific area called "Lutz" for counting people, the community itself is actually bigger.
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History of Lutz
Lutz started when a small train depot was built for the Tampa Northern Railroad. This train stop helped the area grow. The name "Lutz" became official when the U.S. Postal Service opened a post office there. The community was named after W. P. Lutz, who helped bring the railroad to town.
As more people moved from Tampa to this country area, Lutz kept growing. It soon became a busy place that didn't rely only on the "Lutz Junction" train stop. The original train junction was taken down in the late 1960s.
Modern Lutz Landmarks
In 2000, a new building was made to look like the old train depot. You can find it where Lutz-Lake Fern Road and U.S. Highway 41 meet. The original post office building is still there today, but it is now an art gallery. A public library is also located right behind the new train depot. This central area is known as "Beautiful Downtown Lutz." Someone even wrote a song about it in 1981!
Part of the famous movie Edward Scissorhands was filmed in Lutz. The movie crew shot scenes on Tinsmith Circle in the Carpenter's Run neighborhood. This area is in the northern part of Lutz, within Pasco County. The town was even thanked in the movie's credits.
Geography of Lutz
Lutz is located in the northwest part of Hillsborough County and the southern part of Pasco County. Its exact location is 28°8′22″N 82°27′43″W / 28.13944°N 82.46194°W.
Neighboring Areas
Lutz has several neighbors:
- To the east is a part of Tampa called New Tampa.
- To the south are the communities of Lake Magdalene and University. These are all in Hillsborough County.
- To the west is the community of Keystone, also in Hillsborough County.
- To the north, Lutz borders Land o' Lakes and Wesley Chapel in Pasco County.
Major Roads in Lutz
Several important roads run through Lutz:
- Interstate 275 goes through the east side of Lutz. It connects with Interstate 75 in the northeast part of the community.
- U.S. Route 41 runs right through the middle of Lutz.
- Florida State Road 597 makes up part of the western border of Lutz.
- Downtown Tampa is about 14 miles (23 km) south of Lutz.
Size of Lutz
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lutz area covers about 70.2 square kilometers (27.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 63.8 square kilometers (24.6 square miles), is land. The rest, about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles), is water, making up about 9% of the total area.
ZIP Codes in Lutz
ZIP codes are special numbers used to help mail get to the right place. The ZIP codes for Lutz and the areas around it are 33548, 33549, 33558, and 33559. These ZIP codes go north past the Hillsborough County line into southern Pasco County. This northern area is also called Lutz, and people sometimes call it "Pasco Lutz."
People of Lutz (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,555 | — | |
| 1990 | 10,552 | 90.0% | |
| 2000 | 17,081 | 61.9% | |
| 2010 | 19,344 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 23,707 | 22.6% | |
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In 2020, the Lutz area had a population of 23,707 people. There were 8,584 households, which are like homes or families living together.
Population by Age
Here's a look at the different age groups in Lutz:
- About 4.7% of the people were under 5 years old.
- About 23.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 18.7% were 65 years old or older.
- More than half of the population, 50.3%, were female.
Diversity in Lutz
Lutz is a diverse community with people from many backgrounds:
- About 77.6% of the people were white.
- About 5.4% were black or African American.
- About 0.1% were American Indian and Alaska Native.
- About 6.3% were Asian.
- About 9.3% were from two or more races.
- About 14.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Other Facts About Lutz Residents
- About 1,700 veterans live in Lutz. Veterans are people who have served in the military.
- About 10.2% of the people living in Lutz were born in another country.
- Almost all households (97.0%) in Lutz have a computer.
- Most households (94.9%) also have a fast internet connection (broadband).
- For adults aged 25 or older, 97.0% have finished high school or gone even further in their education.
- About 49.5% of those adults have a college degree or higher.
The average yearly income for a household in Lutz was $91,875. The average income per person was $46,908.
Schools in Lutz
Students in Lutz attend public schools managed by Hillsborough County and Pasco County. Here are some of the schools that serve the Lutz area:
Elementary and K-8 Schools
- Schwarzkopf Elementary School
- Lutz K-8
- Mckitrick Elementary School
- Bexley Elementary School
- Miles Elementary School
- Ben Hill K-8
- Maniscalco K-8
Middle Schools
- Buchanan Middle School
- Martinez Middle School
- Walker Middle School
High Schools
- Freedom High School
- Gaither High School
- Steinbrenner High School
- Sickles High School
- Sunlake High School
See also
In Spanish: Lutz (Florida) para niños
