The Little Manatee River flows 51 miles (82 km), from east of Fort Lonesome, Florida South of Hwy 674 and Earl Reynolds Rd In Hillsborough County through southern Hillsborough County, Florida including towns such as Sun City, Florida , and Gulf City, Florida and northern Manatee County, Florida into Tampa Bay . It has a drainage basin of 222 square miles (570 km). It flows along the Little Manatee River State Park for part of its route. Portions of the river Such as Hayes Bayou and Mills Bayou have been designated as an Outstanding Florida Water and are part of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve .
40-516: 27°42′52″N 82°27′55″W / 27.7144746°N 82.4653725°W / 27.7144746; -82.4653725 This Hillsborough County, Florida location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a location in Manatee County , Florida is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Florida
80-484: A 2.56% from two or more races. 17.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The county was the thirty-second most populous county in the nation. Of the 391,357 households, 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.70% were married couples living together, 13.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.80% were not families. Roughly 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.10% had someone living alone who
120-944: A family was $ 59,886. Males had a median income of $ 43,125 versus $ 35,184 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 27,062. About 10.7% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those aged 65 or over. In 2010, 15.1% of the county's population was foreign born , with 44.5% being naturalized American citizens . Of foreign-born residents, 67.5% were born in Latin America , 16.7% born in Asia , 9.2% were born in Europe , 3.2% born in Africa , 3.1% in North America , and 0.3% were born in Oceania . As of
160-587: A household in the county was $ 40,663, and for a family was $ 48,223. Males had a median income of $ 34,111 versus $ 26,962 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,812. About 9.10% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over. Source: U.S. Census As of 2010, 74.59% of the population spoke only English at home, 19.52% spoke Spanish , 0.56% French Creole (mainly Haitian Creole ), and 0.51% spoke Vietnamese as their mother language . In total, 25.41% of
200-470: A park, the area, and particularly Hurrah Lake, was the center of leisure activities since the early 1880s. Phosphate mining began in the area in the 19th century. At its peak the Lonesome Mine was owned by American Cyanamid and then its subsidiary Brewster Phosphates, who excavated the area with draglines until it was no longer commercially profitable to do so. In 1993, Brewster Phosphates including
240-499: A yearly growth rate of 1.34%, which itself is greater than the populations of 12 states according to their 2019 population estimates. Its county seat and largest city is Tampa . Hillsborough County is part of the Tampa– St. Petersburg – Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area . Hillsborough County was created on January 25, 1834, from Alachua and Monroe Counties, during the U.S. territorial period (1822–1845). The new county
280-498: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hillsborough County, Florida Hillsborough County is located in the west-central portion of the U.S. state of Florida . In the 2020 census, the population was 1,459,762, making it the fourth-most populous county in Florida and the most populous county outside the Miami metropolitan area . A 2021 estimate has the population of Hillsborough County at 1,512,070 people with
320-548: Is around 888 square miles (2,300 km ), more than 84% of the total land area. Municipalities account for 163 square miles (420 km ). The modern boundaries of the county place it midway along the west coast of Florida. A narrow portion of Hillsborough County to the south, consisting almost exclusively of water, extends west to the Gulf of Mexico roughly along the Tampa Port Shipping Channel. This has
360-509: The C. W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir and Lithia Springs , one of the largest natural springs in Florida. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,459,762 people, 539,919 households, and 338,683 families residing in the county. U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Ethnic/Race Demographics: In 2010, 6.0% of the Hillsborough's population considered themselves to be of only American ancestry (regardless of race or ethnicity.) Of
400-664: The SouthWest Association of Mountain Bike Pedalers (SWAMP) club, but are now maintained by the Friends of Alafia club. The forest has grown back. The mine was abandoned before remediation laws took effect, and the area where mountain biking exists is an erratic mixture of pond depressions and abrupt hills jutting from the surface. Alafia State Park is home to 17 miles of bike trails that range from novice to highly advanced sections. The trails are rated Epic by
440-688: The Washington Post's list of the 2000 most challenging schools in America. The Tampa Public Library opened in 1917. The following notable libraries are part of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative: Several agencies provide law enforcement to the residents of Hillsborough County. They are all accredited and fully certified law enforcement agencies by the FDLE. The HCSO is
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#1732781098960480-538: The population spoke a language other than English as their primary language . According to the Secretary of State's office, Democrats are a plurality of registered voters in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County tends to lean Democratic , having not been won by a Republican presidential candidate from 2004 until 2024. For the last quarter-century, it has been a powerful swing county in one of
520-401: The 536,092 households, 29.74% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.25% were married couples living together, 14.76% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.69% were not families. About 27.12% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.96% (2.35% male and 5.61% female) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
560-608: The International Mountain Bicycling Association ( IMBA ). The trailhead parking lot consists of bathrooms, bicycle rinsing stations, shaded pavilions, a volleyball net and a playground. Alafia Trails are maintained and kept in safe conditions by the Friends of Alafia on a regular basis. The trails are solely preserved by volunteers so that park staff can focus on resource management tasks and other maintenance. Alafia State Park regularly posts on Instagram of updates and maintenance happening to
600-532: The Lonesome Mine was transferred from American Cyanamid to Cytec Industries. In 1996, Cytec donated the land to the state to be used as a park in perpetuity. Some of the topographical changes caused by mining have been reclaimed, but others, including the features known as the Old Agrico Pits, persist. Some of these were shaped into small lakes during reclamation efforts by Brewster Phosphates under
640-435: The average annual employment in Hillsborough County was 563,292. The percentages of total employment by industry were: In 2011, sales of all agricultural commodities produced in Hillsborough County were over $ 832,410,300. The largest crop by value was strawberries at over $ 388 million. Values of various crops included: Hillsborough County Public Schools operate the public schools in the county. Hillsborough County has
680-925: The board, and the administrative staff are responsible for the implementation of these policies. The board also serves as the Environmental Protection Commission. Individual board members serve on various other boards, authorities, and commissions such as the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Tampa Bay Water, Aviation Authority, Expressway Authority, Sports Authority, Port Authority, Arts Council of Hillsborough County, Children's Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Council of Governments. Hillsborough County's discretionary sales tax rate increased from 1% to 2.5% in January 2019. When combined with
720-437: The census of 2000, 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families resided in the county. The population density was 951 inhabitants per square mile (367/km ). The 425,962 housing units averaged 405 per square mile (156/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 75.17% White (63.3% Non-Hispanic White ), 14.96% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.66% from other races, and
760-560: The charter. These amendments must be presented to voters for approval. One amendment was approved in November 2002, adding the position of County Internal Performance Auditor to the government structure. This position reports directly to the County Commission. The current administrator is Bonnie M. Wise, who took office on July 1, 2020, replacing Mike Merrill, who had served as administrator since 2010. Wise previously served as
800-453: The county administrator, appointed by county commissioners and charged by the charter to faithfully implement the powers of the board. The charter provides for a county attorney, to be hired by the county administrator with the advice and consent of the county commissioners. The charter contains a provision for a charter review board appointed by County Commissioners every five years to conduct a study of county government and propose amendments to
840-402: The county and the welfare of its residents. These five countywide elected positions have specific responsibilities under the county charter: Under a charter ordinance that went into effect May 1985, county commissioners are directed to perform legislative functions of government by developing policy for the management of Hillsborough County. The county administrator, a professional appointed by
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#1732781098960880-486: The county in his 2010, 2016 and 2022 senatorial campaigns and Republican Governor Ron Desantis won it in his 2022 gubernatorial campaign after the county supported Democrats for the previous three gubernatorial elections since 2010. In 2008 , Barack Obama won the county by seven points, the first Democrat to capture the county since Bill Clinton 's re-election victory in 1996. Obama won Hillsborough again in 2012 over Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney by roughly
920-456: The county's deputy administrator and Tampa's chief financial officer. Of the seven members of the Board of County Commissioners for Hillsborough County, four are elected from single-member districts, and three are elected county-wide. The board approves the county's operating and capital budgets and the county's capital-improvement program. It may take action on any programs for the improvement of
960-522: The county. They, along with the Hillsborough County Public Schools Security Service officers, are known as school resource officers. Generally, deputies are assigned to schools outside of the incorporated cities and HCPSSS officers are assigned to schools within city limits. For extended services, other local agencies may be called in for support. Most crossing guards are employed in a unsworn capacity by
1000-610: The courthouse being handled by the sheriff's office, the inmates remain in the custody of HCSO during the duration of the process until handed over to another jurisdiction, state, or federal custody. As of March 2016 the following agencies have auxiliary or reserve deputy, officer, or trooper positions. Alafia River State Park Alafia River State Park is a Florida State Park , located near Picnic in Hillsborough County in central Florida , 17 miles southeast of Tampa on County Road 39 . Even before it became
1040-551: The effect of keeping Hillsborough County from being technically landlocked. The central portion of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is in Hillsborough County. So is Egmont Key , at the entrance to Tampa Bay ; this narrow strip of land separates Pinellas County from Manatee County. The northernmost tip of a spoil island just west of Port Manatee also lies in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough is home to Alafia River State Park and Hillsborough River state parks, and to
1080-562: The eighth-largest school district in the United States consisting of 206 schools (133 elementary schools, 42 middle schools, two K-8 schools, 27 traditional high schools, and four career centers, with 73 additional schools including charter, ESE, etc.). In 2013, 12 of Hillsborough County's 27 public high schools were ranked in Newsweek 's list of America's Best High Schools. In 2012 and 2013, all 27 public high schools were included on
1120-635: The largest local law enforcement agency in Hillsborough County. Headquartered in the Ybor City District of Tampa, it is responsible for law enforcement services in the unincorporated areas of the county. The county is divided into four districts, each containing multiple sectors identified with a letter (example: H – hotel sector, G – golf sector). The districts and sectors are cut to exclude areas covered by other local agencies. The school district uses two agencies for security. The sheriff's office employs deputies assigned to various schools throughout
1160-410: The loser only in 1992 and 2016. The southern portion of the county, around Tampa, is powerfully Democratic, while the northern and eastern portions are heavily Republican. On the statewide level, the county also tends to lean Democratic with Democrats Bill Nelson for senator and Andrew Gillum for governor both winning the county in the 2018 elections. However, Republican senator Marco Rubio did win
1200-426: The nation's most important swing states. It is part of the politically important I-4 Corridor between Tampa Bay and Orlando , an area that historically decides most elections in Florida. Hillsborough was considered a bellwether county, voting for the statewide winner in every presidential election from 1964–2012. It has also voted for the winner of the presidency in every election since 1928 except twice, voting for
1240-463: The only jails in the county, other than juvenile detention facilities, the work release center, or holding cells located at multiple police stations and sheriff offices, all local agencies transport persons being arrested to one of the county jails. The sheriff's office also provides security and protective services at the county courthouses in Tampa. With a majority of transportation of inmates to and from
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1280-602: The same margin. In 2016 , Donald Trump became the first Republican since Calvin Coolidge in 1924 to win a presidential election without carrying the county. Donald Trump broke the Democratic streak in the county in 2024, when he carried the county by a narrow majority. This reflects the general trend in Florida towards the Republican Party in recent elections. A home rule charter for Hillsborough County
1320-483: The sheriff's office. Plant City maintains its own police department and is the third-largest police agency in terms of sworn officers following HCSO and TPD. The agency provides law-enforcement services to the residents of Plant City and occasionally provides backup to HCSO, answering calls close to their jurisdiction. The TPD is the second-largest agency in the county. They serve the cities of Tampa, New Tampa, Port of Tampa, and other areas surrounding. With these being
1360-470: The state of Florida's 6%, the rate is 8.5%, the highest in Florida. The rate includes two surcharges approved by voter referendum in November 2018, 1% for transportation and 1/2% for schools. It is only collected on the first $ 5000 of any large purchase. In the early 20th century, Hillsborough's economy was predominantly based on cigar-making and agriculture. In 2012, Hillsborough had the second-largest agricultural output among Florida's counties. As of 2010,
1400-470: The state's failed Old Lands Program. The park has such amenities as bicycling , birding , canoeing , fishing , hiking , horse trails , picnicking areas, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities. Especially known for its mountain biking , it has trails ranging from beginning to advanced, with the advanced ones being in an area of the park that was once a phosphorus strip mine . The mountain bike trails were originally created and maintained by
1440-418: Was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11. The age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 49,536, and for
1480-430: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.07. The age distribution was: 25.30% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 31.70% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males. The median income for
1520-525: Was approved by voters in a county-wide referendum held in September 1983, and the first county commissioners elected under this new charter took office on May 28, 1985. The charter divides the power of county government between legislative and executive branches. The Board of County Commissioners, which composes the legislative branch, sets overall policy by means of ordinances, resolutions, and motions. The executive powers of county government are vested in
1560-551: Was named for Wills Hill , the Earl of Hillsborough , who served as British Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1768 to 1772. The County was created through efforts by Augustus Steele. The county's 1834 area was much larger and included eight other present-day counties: Charlotte County , DeSoto , Hardee , Manatee , Pasco , Pinellas , Polk , and Sarasota . The last significant change in Hillsborough County's borders
1600-627: Was the separation of its western section to create Pinellas County in 1911. On New Year's Day in 1914, the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line initiated the first scheduled commercial airline service in the world, from St. Petersburg to Tampa. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,266 square miles (3,280 km ), of which 1,020 square miles (2,600 km ) are land and 246 square miles (640 km ) (19.4%) are covered by water. About 158.27 miles (254.71 km) of shoreline are on Tampa Bay. The county's unincorporated area
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