Town 'n' Country, Florida facts for kids
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Town 'n' Country
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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 | 24.14 sq mi (62.52 km2) |
| • Land | 22.09 sq mi (57.22 km2) |
| • Water | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 85,951 |
| • Density | 3,890.42/sq mi (1,502.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33615
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| Area code(s) | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-72145 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867220 |
Town 'n' Country is a place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's like a town with a name and borders, but it's not officially a city with its own local government.
In 2020, about 85,951 people lived in Town 'n' Country. Some of the neighborhoods within Town 'n' Country include Bay Crest Park, Countryway, Rocky Creek, and Sweetwater Creek.
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History of Town 'n' Country
Before the 1950s, the area that is now Town 'n' Country was mostly natural land and farms where cattle grazed.
Building a New Community
In 1958, a company called LaMonte-Shimberg Corporation bought a large dairy farm. This farm was 525 acres big and belonged to the Webb family. The company wanted to build a new neighborhood there called Town 'n' Country Park. This made it one of the first suburban communities near Tampa.
Over the next 20 years, from 1958 to 1978, the original builders created many homes. The area grew to cover more than 2,000 acres. It stretched over three miles from Memorial Highway to north of Waters Avenue. During this time, nearly 8,000 single-family homes and townhouses were built by LaMonte-Shimberg.
Geography of Town 'n' Country
Town 'n' Country is located in the western part of Hillsborough County, Florida. It is about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of downtown Tampa.
Neighboring Areas
To the south, Town 'n' Country borders the city of Tampa. To the north, it is next to areas like Westchase, Citrus Park, and Carrollwood. To the east, you'll find Egypt Lake-Leto. On the west side, it borders the city of Oldsmar, which is in Pinellas County. A part of Tampa International Airport is also located within Town 'n' Country.
Land and Water
The total area of Town 'n' Country is about 24.1 square miles (62.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 22.1 square miles (57.3 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers).
Population and People
The number of people living in Town 'n' Country has grown a lot over the years.
Population Growth Over Time
Here's how the population has changed:
- 1970: 19,453 people
- 1980: 37,834 people
- 1990: 60,946 people
- 2000: 72,523 people
- 2010: 78,422 people
- 2020: 85,951 people
People Living in Town 'n' Country
In 2020, there were 85,951 people living in Town 'n' Country. These people lived in about 32,107 homes. Many of these homes, about 21,018, were families.
In 2010, about 33.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 42.7% of homes were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Town 'n' Country in 2010 was 37.2 years old. About 22.2% of the population was under 18. About 11.6% of the population was 65 years or older.
