Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida

Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida
Census-designated place
U.S. Census map of Egypt Lake-Leto CDP, Florida
Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°0′55″N82°30′26″W / 28.01528°N 82.50722°W / 28.01528; -82.50722
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Hillsborough
Area [1]
• Total	6.23 sq mi (16.14 km2)
• Land	5.91 sq mi (15.30 km2)
• Water	0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2)
Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	36,644
• Density	6,202.44/sq mi (2,394.79/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	33614
Area codes	813, 656
FIPS code	12-20108 [2]
GNIS feature ID	1853249 [3]

Egypt Lake-Leto is a census-designated place (CDP) in an unincorporated part of Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The CDP is located just north of Tampa International Airport. It is part of the Tampa Bay area. As of the 2020 US census, the population had 36,644 residents.

Geography

Egypt Lake-Leto is located in northwestern Hillsborough County at 28°0′55″N82°30′26″W / 28.01528°N 82.50722°W / 28.01528; -82.50722 (28.015396, -82.507311), ^[4] 7 miles (11 km) northwest of downtown Tampa. The elevation for the CDP is 45 feet (14 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16.1 km²), of which 5.9 square miles (15.3 km²) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²), or 5.16%, are water. ^[5]

The Egypt Lake-Leto CDP contains the communities of Egypt Lake, Leto, and West Park Estates.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	16,014		—
1980	20,035		25.1%
1990	24,927		24.4%
2000	32,782		31.5%
2010	35,282		7.6%
2020	36,644		3.9%
source: [6] [7]

Egypt Lake-Leto racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)

Race	Pop 2010 [8]	Pop 2020 [9]	% 2010	% 2020
White (NH)	9,417	7,014	26.69%	19.14%
Black or African American (NH)	2,939	2,569	8.33%	7.01%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	46	37	0.13%	0.10%
Asian (NH)	1,258	1,541	3.57%	4.21%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)	8	2	0.02%	0.01%
Some other race (NH)	66	175	0.19%	0.48%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)	391	766	1.11%	2.09%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	21,157	24,540	59.97%	66.97%
Total	35,282	36,644

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 36,644 people, 13,603 households, and 8,533 families residing in the CDP. ^[10]

In 2020, by age the population was split with 5.6% under 5 years old, 16.5% under 18 years old, and 12.4% 65 years or older. 48.5% of the population were female persons.

As of 2020, there were 1,065 veterans living in the CDP and 44.8% of the population were foreign born persons. The average household had 2.57 persons.

In 2020, the owner-occupied housing rate was 45.0%. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $212,400. The median monthly owner costs with a mortgage was $1,302 and without a mortgage was $427. The median gross rent was $1,126. 95.7% of households had a computer and 92.6% had a broadband Internet subscription. 80.3% of the population 25 years and older were high school graduates or higher and 21.4% of that same population had a Bachelor's degree or higher. The median household income was $48,240 and the per capita income was $25,425. 17.4% of the population lived below the poverty threshold.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 35,282 people, 13,600 households, and 7,972 families residing in the CDP. ^[11]

Education

The area of Egypt Lake-Leto is served by Hillsborough County Schools.

Public elementary

• Crestwood Elementary School
• Egypt Lake Elementary School
• Twin Lakes Elementary School

Public middle

• Pierce Middle School

Public high

• Alonso High School
• Chamberlain High School
• Leto High School

Healthcare

The only hospital in Egypt Lake-Leto is AdventHealth Carrollwood. ^[12]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Egypt Lake-Leto CDP, Florida". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 3, 2017.^{[ dead link ]}
6. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved January 29, 2014.
7. Note: This includes the combined U.S. census totals from 1970-1990, during which both Egypt Lake and Leto were considered separate CDPs.
8. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Egypt Lake-Leto CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
9. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Egypt Lake-Leto CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
10. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Egypt Lake-Leto CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
11. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Egypt Lake-Leto CDP, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
12. Kritzer, Ashley (February 14, 2023). "AdventHealth Carrollwood makes $20.7 million property purchase". Tampa Bay Business Journal . Retrieved April 5, 2024.