Zephyrhills West, Florida facts for kids
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Zephyrhills West, 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 | 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,533 |
| • Density | 2,103.00/sq mi (812.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-79243 |
Zephyrhills West is a special kind of community in Pasco County, Florida, USA. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2000, about 5,242 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 5,533.
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Where is Zephyrhills West Located?
Zephyrhills West is found in Florida at specific coordinates: 28.232755 degrees North and 82.204859 degrees West.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Zephyrhills West covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (6.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Zephyrhills West has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,698 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,249 | 14.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,242 | 23.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,533 | — | |
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Who Lives There?
In 2000, there were 5,242 people living in 2,803 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 8.3% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (56.4%) were married couples living together.
- About 34% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- A large number (25%) of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average household had 1.87 people, and the average family had 2.31 people.
Age Groups
The population in Zephyrhills West in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 9.0% were under 18 years old.
- 2.2% were 18 to 24 years old.
- 11.8% were 25 to 44 years old.
- 20.5% were 45 to 64 years old.
- A large group, 56.4%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Zephyrhills West was 68 years. For every 100 females, there were about 86 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Zephyrhills West was $26,195 per year. For families, the average income was $29,451.
The average income per person was $19,921. About 10.7% of all people, and 8.4% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 30.5% of those under 18 and 6.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Zephyrhills West para niños
