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Northdale, Florida
Where Northdale is located in Hillsborough County and Florida
Where Northdale is located in Hillsborough County and Florida
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
Area
 • Total 8.57 sq mi (22.19 km2)
 • Land 8.09 sq mi (20.95 km2)
 • Water 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 23,033
 • Density 2,847.10/sq mi (1,099.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
33624
Area code(s) 813
FIPS code 12-49260

Northdale is a community located in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. It's a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data. However, it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. The name "Northdale" comes from "North Dale Mabry," which is a main road that goes through the area. In 2020, about 23,033 people lived in Northdale.

Where is Northdale Located?

Northdale is found in the northwest part of Hillsborough County. It is surrounded by other communities. To the north is Cheval, and to the northeast is Lutz. Lake Magdalene is to the east, and Carrollwood is to the south. Citrus Park is to the southwest, and Keystone is to the northwest.

Major Roads in Northdale

Two important roads help define Northdale's borders. North Dale Mabry Highway (Florida State Road 597) forms the eastern edge of the community. The Veterans Expressway (Florida State Road 589) makes up the southwest border. Northdale is about 19 miles (31 km) north-northwest of downtown Tampa.

How Big is Northdale?

Northdale covers a total area of about 8.57 square miles (22.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.09 square miles (20.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.48 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 5.67% of Northdale is covered by water.

Northdale's Population Over Time

Northdale has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1990, about 16,318 people lived there. By 2000, the population had grown to 20,461. The 2010 census counted 22,079 residents. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 23,033 people call Northdale home.

Who Lives in Northdale?

In 2010, there were 8,546 households in Northdale. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 31% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together.

The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White, with smaller groups of African American and Asian people. About 23.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in Northdale

The population in Northdale includes people of all ages. About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Northdale was about 39.5 years.

Education in the Community

Many adults in Northdale have completed high school. About 93.8% of residents aged 25 and over have graduated from high school or have an equivalent degree. A good number of people also have college degrees. About 26.5% have a bachelor's degree, and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

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