Trinity, Florida facts for kids
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Trinity, Florida
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Location in Pasco County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Pasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.27 sq mi (16.23 km2) |
| • Land | 6.19 sq mi (16.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,924 |
| • Density | 1,927.58/sq mi (744.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34655
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-72442 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853296 |
Trinity is a community in Pasco County, Florida, United States. In 2020, about 11,924 people lived there.
Trinity is named after Trinity College of Florida. This Bible college moved to the area in the late 1980s. The main shopping area, Mitchell Ranch Plaza, is near the high school. Trinity is located where Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas Counties meet. The community of Longleaf is part of Trinity.
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Exploring Trinity's Location
Trinity is found at 28°10′40″N 82°40′16″W / 28.17778°N 82.67111°W. It covers about 6.27 square miles (16.23 square kilometers) of land.
This community is just north of the Pinellas and Hillsborough county borders. It is in West Pasco County. Many people consider it part of the New Port Richey area.
Trinity has many homes and apartment buildings. It includes several neighborhoods like Champions Club, Trinity Oaks, and Thousand Oaks. Local fire and rescue services are provided by Pasco County. The Pasco County Sheriff's office helps keep the community safe.
People Living in Trinity
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| 2020 | 11,924 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,279 people living in Trinity. There were 1,683 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (82.6%) were married couples.
About 27.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.54 people. The average family had 2.71 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 20.6% were under 18. About 20.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 47 years.
The median income for a household was $68,883. For families, it was $72,365. Only a small number of people (2.1%) lived below the poverty line.
Schools and Learning in Trinity
The public schools in Trinity are part of the Pasco County School District.
Elementary Schools
- Trinity Elementary School
- Trinity Oaks Elementary School
- Longleaf Elementary School
- Odessa Elementary School
- Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts (a charter school)
Middle and High Schools
Students also attend Seven Springs Middle School and J.W. Mitchell High School.
Private Schools and Colleges
Trinity has private schools like Elfers Christian School and Genesis School. Trinity College of Florida, a four-year Christian college, is also located here.
Travel and Airports
Trinity used to have a small airport called Tampa Bay Executive Airport. It closed in 2004.
Today, residents use larger airports for travel. They can go to Tampa International Airport or St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport.
See also
In Spanish: Trinity (Florida) para niños
