Westchase is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Westchase had a population of 25,952. The census area encompasses most of the 33626 ZIP code area.
Description
Westchase is located halfway between Tampa and Palm Harbor. Its boundaries include Oldsmar to the west, Keystone to the north, Town 'n' Country to the south, and Citrus Park to the east. The Westchase Golf Course, designed by Lloyd Clifton, is a major recreational amenity for the community. Tampa Bay Downs, a horse racetrack, is located on the area's western edge.
History
Westchase was founded and constructed on April 15, 1991 with the approval of the Hillsborough County commissioners, and the area went on new development on September 15, 1991.
Geography
Westchase is located in northwestern Hillsborough County about northwest of downtown Tampa. It is bordered to the west by Pinellas County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Westchase CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 8.04%, are water.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Westchase had a population of 25,952. The median age was 38.9 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.1 males age 18 and over.
There were 10,306 households in Westchase, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 54.1% were married-couple households, 15.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
! Race !! Number !! Percent
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| White || 16,596 || 63.9%
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| Black or African American || 1,335 || 5.1%
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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 48 || 0.2%
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| Asian || 3,148 || 12.1%
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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 8 || 0.0%
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| Some other race || 1,229 || 4.7%
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| Two or more races || 3,588 || 13.8%
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 4,697 || 18.1%
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2010 census
As of the census
There were 9,244 households in Westchase. The average household size was 2.55. In September 2011, the two CDDs agreed to merge. The state approved the merger and it became effective October 1, 2011.
The villages
- Abbotsford
- Arlington Park
- Bennington
- Berkeley Square
- Brentford
- The Bridges
- Castleford
- Chelmsford
- Classic Townhomes of West Park Village
- Enclave
- The Fords
- Glencliff
- Glenfield
- The Greens
- Harbor Links/Estates
- Keswick Forest
- Kingsford
- Radcliffe
- Saville Rowe
- The Shires
- West Park Village-Single Family Homes
- Reserve at West Park Village
- Stamford
- Townhomes of West Park Village
- Traditional Townhomes of West Park Village
- Village Green
- Villas of West Park Village
- Vineyards
- Woodbay
- Worthington
- Wycliff
- Windsor Place
West Park Village
West Park Village, with two town centers, is a walkable mixed-use area in Westchase with shops, bars, restaurants and village greens, as well as condos, townhomes, houses, and apartments with varied resident ages. West Park Village has a distinct look which was inspired by historic Hyde Park in South Tampa. The area has a summer concert series, nightly specials at the different village restaurants, and an annual pub crawl. Westchase ranked as the 26th coolest suburb in the United States worth a visit by Travel + Leisure magazine.
See also
- Carrollwood (CDP), Florida
- Hyde Park (Tampa)
- New Tampa
- Tampa Palms
References
External links
- Westchase Community Association
- World of Westchase, news site