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History

Pasco County was created in 1887 from the southern part of Hernando County. It was named for Samuel Pasco , who served in the Confederate Army, the state legislature and in the United States Senate from 1887 to 1899 . The earliest towns were Anclote, Blanton, Dade City, Earnestville, Fort Dade, Macon (Trilby), and San Antonio. During the Florida land boom of the 1920s, New Port Richey became the winter home of silent screen star Thomas Meighan and golfer Gene Sarazen . The county experienced significant population growth beginning in the 1960s in the region along the Gulf coast and, more recently, in the area near Tampa.

The county has seven nudist resorts.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,248 km² (868 mi² ). 1,929 km² (745 mi²) of it is land and 319 km² (123 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 14.18% water.

Demographics

As of the census 2 of 2000 , there are 344,765 people, 147,566 households, and 99,016 families residing in the county. The population density is 179/km² (463/mi²). There are 173,717 housing units at an average density of 90/km² (233/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.70% White , 2.07% Black or African American , 0.35% Native American , 0.94% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 1.52% from other races , and 1.38% from two or more races. 5.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 147,566 households out of which 23.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% are married couples living together, 8.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% are non-families. 27.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.77.

In the county the population is spread out with 20.20% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 26.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 92.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $32,969, and the median income for a family is $39,568. Males have a median income of $30,974 versus $23,802 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,439. 10.70% of the population and 7.60% of families are below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 15.20% of those under the age of 18 and 7.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Municipalities

Incorporated

City of Dade City
City of New Port Richey
City of Port Richey
City of San Antonio
Town of St. Leo
City of Zephyrhills

Unincorporated

Bayonet Point
Beacon Square
Crystal Springs
Dade City North
Elfers
Holiday
Hudson
Jasmine Estates
Lacoochee
Land O' Lakes
New Port Richey East
Odessa
Shady Hills
Trinity
Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel South
Zephyrhills North
Zephyrhills South
Zephyrhills West

Unincorporated Communities Not CDPs

Gulf Harbors
Hudson Beach

Transportation

Aviation

Pilot Country Airport ( KX05 )
Tampa North Aero Park ( KX39 )
Zephyrhills Municipal Airport ( KZPH )

Bus service

Pasco County Public Transportation provides bus service in West Pasco, Dade City and Zephyrhills. Amtrak formerly provided passenger rails service to Dade City, but the stop was terminated in late 2004.

Railroads

CSX operates three rail lines within the county.

Major roads

Interstate 75
Suncoast Parkway
U.S. Route 19 - Alternate 19
U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 98
U.S. Route 301
State Road 52
State Road 54
State Road 56
Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Rowan Road/East Lake Road (CR 77)
Dale Mabry Highway
Gunn Highway

Colleges / Universities

Pasco-Hernando Community College
Saint Leo University
Trinity College of Florida
Webster College

Special districts

Pasco County Public Schools
Southwest Florida Water Management District

Judicial branch

Pasco County Clerk of Courts
Public Defender for the 6th Judicial Circuit serving Pinellas and Pasco Counties
Office of the State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit
Circuit and County Court for the 6th Judicial Circuit of Florida

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