Thonotosassa, Florida facts for kids
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Thonotosassa, 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 | 28.33 sq mi (73.37 km2) |
| • Land | 26.48 sq mi (68.59 km2) |
| • Water | 1.84 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
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| • Total | 15,238 |
| • Density | 537.88/sq mi (207.687/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33592
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| Area code(s) | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-71725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292232 |
Thonotosassa is a community located in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 15,238 people lived here, which was more than the 13,014 people counted in 2010.
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History of Thonotosassa
The name "Thonotosassa" comes from the Seminole-Creek language. It combines the words ronoto (meaning "flint") and sasv (meaning "some"). This tells us that the area was a good source of valuable flint, a type of rock.
After Fort Brooke was built in 1824 in what is now Tampa, a road was made. This road connected Fort Brooke to Fort King in Ocala. It ran northwest of Lake Thonotosassa and was called the Fort King Road. Today, parts of this old road are crossed by U.S. Route 301.
For a while, a Seminole village was in the area, which made it less appealing for white settlers to move in. But after the Second Seminole War ended in 1842, more people started to settle in Thonotosassa.
In 1893, the Tampa and Thonotosassa Railroad opened. This railroad connected the growing communities of Tampa and Thonotosassa with a 13-mile route. Today, the northern part of this railway, including the town's old depot, is gone. However, the southern part is still used for industrial purposes.
For fun and outdoor activities, young people in Thonotosassa can visit the Morris Bridge Road area. This area is home to Nature's Classroom, which offers educational experiences.
Geography and Location
Thonotosassa is found in the northeastern part of Hillsborough County. Its exact location is 28°3′22″N 82°17′34″W / 28.05611°N 82.29278°W.
Neighboring Communities
Thonotosassa shares its borders with several other communities. To the southwest, you'll find East Lake-Orient Park. To the south, it borders Mango and Seffner. The community of Antioch is located on the eastern side of Thonotosassa.
Major Roads and Rivers
The Hillsborough River forms the northern boundary of Thonotosassa. Interstate 4 marks the southern edge, and Interstate 75 is on the western side.
- Interstate 4 (I-4): This highway goes east about 24 miles to Lakeland. If you go west, it's about 11 miles to downtown Tampa.
- Interstate 75 (I-75): Heading north on I-75 will take you about 90 miles to Ocala. Going south, it's about 46 miles to Bradenton.
- U.S. Route 301: This road runs through the northern part of Thonotosassa. It leads northeast about 15 miles to Zephyrhills and south about 16 miles to Riverview.
Area and Elevation
According to the United States Census Bureau, Thonotosassa covers a total area of about 73.4 square kilometers (28.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 68.6 square kilometers (26.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 4.8 square kilometers (1.8 square miles), or about 6.51%, is water. The community is about 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level. Plant City is located about 13 miles to the east.
Population and People
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| 2000 | 6,091 | — | |
| 2010 | 13,014 | 113.7% | |
| 2020 | 15,238 | 17.1% | |
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In 2000, about 6,091 people lived in Thonotosassa. There were 2,178 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The population density was about 365.5 people per square mile. By 2020, the population had grown to 15,238 people.
Household Information
Out of the households in 2000, about 34.9% had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 55.6%, were married couples living together. About 12.2% had a female head of the household with no husband present. The average household had about 2.72 people, and the average family had about 3.07 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Thonotosassa is spread out across different age groups:
- 26.7% were under 18 years old.
- 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.0% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the community was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
Education in Thonotosassa
Thonotosassa has several schools and a library to support learning.
Public Schools
Elementary Schools
- Folsom Elementary School
- Thonotosassa Elementary School
Charter Schools
- Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School
Libraries
- Thonotosassa Branch Library
See also
In Spanish: Thonotosassa para niños
