39-607: Port Richey is a city in Pasco County , Florida, United States. It is a suburban city included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2020, the city had a population of 3,052. In 1883, Aaron M. Richey arrived from St. Joseph, Missouri , and settled near the mouth of the Pithlachascotee River . He established a post office in his home on July 9, 1884. Port Richey
78-679: A humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) and average temperatures in Dade City range from 59.2 °F in January to 82.1 °F in July and August while in Port Richey they range from 59.0 °F in January to 82.2 °F in August. PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University As of the 2020 United States census , there were 561,891 people, 209,483 households, and 139,278 families residing in
117-479: A female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.61. In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 14.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
156-481: A household in the county was $ 32,969, and the median income for a family was $ 39,568. Males had a median income of $ 30,974 versus $ 23,802 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,439. About 7.60% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over. Though the county seat is in Dade City, duplicate county government offices and court facilities are also located in
195-634: A local train (the last passenger train for the region north of St. Petersburg and west of Dade City) through those towns from Jacksonville and Gainesville , bound for St. Petersburg. Prior to the 1967 merger for the SCL that service had been the western branch of the ACL's Champion from New York City. Until 1968 the SCL ran its Sunland from Washington, DC and Portsmouth, VA to Tampa. The SAL Tarpon Springs branch line from Tarpon Junction 14 miles west of Tampa to Elfers and thence to Newport Richey to New Port Richey
234-469: A mobile integrated health program to help those after an overdose . The program can help patients with medical and dental needs, mental health and therapy, transportation to medical appointments, withdrawal management, counseling, and shelter/housing. The agency has two arson investigators and three fire investigators that determine the origin and cause of fires throughout unincorporated Pasco County. Pasco County Fire Rescue conducts all fire inspections within
273-486: Is directly west of Polk and Sumter counties, north of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, and south of Hernando County. Pasco County was created on June 2, 1887, from the southern third of Hernando County. The same legislation also created Citrus County from the northern third of Hernando County. The county was named after Samuel Pasco , who had just been elected to the United States Senate . Dade City
312-781: Is not a part of the Pasco County Library Cooperative. Since the library is independent, it issues its own library cards. Cards are free for all Pasco County residents and for those who pay property taxes to the city of New Port Richey. Members of libraries which have reciprocal borrowing agreements with the NPR library are also issued free cards. Recreational areas include Hudson Beach, The New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center, Odessa Community Park , Moon Lake Park , Land o' Lakes Heritage Park , Land o' Lakes Recreation Complex , Robert K Rees Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Park, J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex,
351-680: Is the law enforcement agency responsible for Pasco County and is the county's largest law enforcement agency. Pasco County Fire Rescue ( PCFR ) provides fire protection and emergency medical services throughout the county. Pasco County Fire Rescue has 30 stations placed around the county. Their headquarters, located in Land o' Lakes holds the administration, staff chief, public information, community risk reduction, and ambulance billing departments. The ambulance billing department oversees all ambulance billing including Citrus County , and Hernando County fire rescue. Pasco County Fire Rescue also has
390-540: Is the responsible law enforcement agency within the incorporated City of New Port Richey . Port Richey: The Port Richey Fire Department provides fire protection services within the City of Port Richey . The Department has 1 Fire station located within the City. Pasco County Fire Rescue covers all emergency medical services for the Port Richey Fire Department. Port Richey Police Department
429-431: Is the responsible law enforcement agency within the incorporated City of Port Richey . Dade City: Dade City Police Department is the responsible law enforcement agency covering incorporated Dade City . Pasco County Fire Rescue covers all fire protection and emergency medical services for the City of Dade City Zephyrhills: Zephyrhills Police Department is the responsible law enforcement agency within
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#1732780959928468-728: The Southland through Trilby and Tarpon Springs , en route to St. Petersburg. The train was unusual for providing passenger service direct from Chicago (via the Pennsylvania ), Cincinnati and Atlanta on a direct route through the western part of the Florida peninsula, bypassing Jacksonville . The Seaboard Coast Line (a merged line from the Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Coast Line) until 1971 ran
507-589: The Gulf of Mexico , lakes, and highway/railroad right-of-ways. Several nudist resorts are located in Pasco. It has become known as the "naturist capital of the United States," beginning with a development in 1941. West Pasco includes retirement areas, commercial fishing, and suburbs of Tampa. The Suncoast Parkway as well as U.S. 19, U.S. 41, U.S. 98, U.S. 301, and Interstate 75 all pass through Pasco. The county
546-1054: The Jay Starkey Preserve , Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park , a section of the Suncoast Trail , a section of the Withlacoochee State Trail , Conner Preserve , Cypress Creek Preserve , Withlacoochee River Park , and Crews Lake Wilderness Park . Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, power boating, jet skiing, and fishing are popular along the coast, and large tracts are preserved from development. Environmental lands acquired for preservation include Aripeka Sandhills Preserve , Boy Scout Preserve , Cypress Creek Preserve, Pasco County , Jumping Gully Preserve , Pasco Palms Preserve , Tierra Del Sol Preserve and Upper Pithlachascotee River Preserve . 28°18′N 82°26′W / 28.30°N 82.44°W / 28.30; -82.44 Married couples Too Many Requests If you report this error to
585-510: The U.S. state of Florida . According to the 2020 census , the population was 561,691, making it the eleventh-most populous county in the state. Its county seat is Dade City , and its largest city is Zephyrhills . The county is named after Samuel Pasco . Pasco County is included in the Tampa Bay Area and is primarily a bedroom community for Tampa and St. Petersburg. It includes numerous parks and trails located along rivers,
624-571: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km), of which 2.1 square miles (5.4 km) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km) (22.99%) is water. The City of Port Richey is part of the humid subtropical climate zone with a Köppen Climate Classification of "Cfa" (C = mild temperate, f = fully humid, and a = hot summer). As of the 2020 United States census , there were 3,052 people, 1,429 households, and 754 families residing in
663-453: The incorporated City of Zephyrhills . In September 2020, Pasco County Fire Rescue took over all fire rescue service responsibilities for the City of Zephyrhills . Public schools in the county are operated by Pasco County Schools . The county has seen explosive growth in student enrollment, increasing from 46,458 students in the 1999-2000 year to 65,126 in the 2007-2008 year, an increase of 18,668 or 40.2%. The projected enrollment for
702-568: The poverty line , including 34.6% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over. The City of Port Richey is served by the Port Richey Police Dept. and the Port Richey Fire Dept. Ambulance Service is provided by Pasco County Fire Rescue . There is a hospital within walking distance of the fire department. Pasco County, Florida Pasco County is a county located on the west central coast of
741-554: The 1960s. The growth began along the Gulf coast but is now occurring most rapidly in areas north of Tampa. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 868 square miles (2,250 km ), of which 747 sq mi (1,930 km ) is land and 122 sq mi (320 km ) (14.0%) is water. A portion of Eastern Pasco County contains rolling topography with elevations from 100 to 160 ft (30 to 49 m), along with San Antonio and St. Leo. The county has
780-464: The 2007-2008 was 64,674, so the actual enrollment was 452 students over the projection. Yearly, the school district has grown 2,489 or 5.4%, which has led to the building of one new school a year. The enrollment in 2020 is up to 81,157 students with a total of 10,151 staff. The Pasco County Library Cooperative (PCLC) is the public library system that serves residents of Pasco County. It consists of seven branch libraries and one cooperative partner,
819-731: The Brooksville Subdivision which runs close to US 41 and the Vitis Subdivision, which runs southeast into Lakeland . Notable abandoned railroad lines include a former branch of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad northwest of Trilacoochee (formerly Owensboro Junction) that became part of the Withlacoochee State Trail , a segment of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad branch stretching from Zephyrhills to Trilacoochee,
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#1732780959928858-598: The New Port Richey area on the west side of the county. Politically, the county has been a swing area over the past quarter century. However, three of the last four elections have trended strongly Republican in Presidential elections, with 2008 being the exception. Although the GOP had the most votes in 2008 at the time, it was by a much smaller margin than the previous 2004 election and in subsequent elections, when
897-655: The Zephyrhills Public Library. The Pasco County Libraries operated on a budget of $ 6,205,291 for fiscal year 2016–2017. Pasco Libraries circulated 2,623,024 items during that period. The head of library services reports to the Assistant County Administrator for Public Services. The New Port Richey Public Library is located in the New Port Richey area of Pasco County. It is the only public library in Pasco County that
936-556: The city have gone before the voters several times. On February 21, 2019, Mayor Dale Massad was taken into custody by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement with assistance from the Pasco County Sheriff's Office and the local SWAT team on charges of practicing medicine without a license. He also later was charged with two counts of attempted homicide for opening fire on officers as they attempted to serve
975-410: The city was 96.13% White , 0.63% African American , 0.60% Native American , 1.09% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.36% from other races , and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.88% of the population. In 2000, there were 1,424 households, out of which 15.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had
1014-437: The city with no one to serve as mayor. The three remaining members of city council were unable to agree on a replacement. State Senator Ed Hooper and Representative Amber Mariano sought to dissolve the city in response. This effort was later dropped. Port Richey is located at 28°16′29″N 82°43′23″W / 28.27472°N 82.72306°W / 28.27472; -82.72306 (28.274651, –82.723009). According to
1053-430: The city. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 2,671 people, 1,454 households, and 709 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,021 people, 1,424 households, and 770 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,433.9 inhabitants per square mile (553.6/km). There were 1,746 housing units at an average density of 828.7 per square mile (320.0/km). The racial makeup of
1092-521: The county. As of the census of 2000 , there were 344,765 people, 147,566 households, and 99,016 families residing in the county. The population density was 463 inhabitants per square mile (179/km ). There were 173,717 housing units at an average density of 233 per square mile (90/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 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
1131-634: The former Tampa and Thonotosassa Railroad along the east side of US 301 that spanned from Sulphur Springs to Zephyrhills, part of the Orange Belt Railway which became the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad which ran from St. Petersburg and entered the county in what is today Trinity to Trilby (abandoned during the early to mid-1970s), and a branch of the Seaboard Air Line that ran through Holiday , Elfers and into New Port Richey . The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad until 1957 ran
1170-444: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 147,566 households, out of which 23.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1209-479: The raw vote for the Republican candidate increased every time. Pasco County Public Transportation provides bus service throughout Pasco County. CSX operates three rail lines within the county. Dade City and Zephyrhills are served with a line from Plant City. Amtrak formerly provided passenger rail service to Dade City on that line, but the stop was terminated in late 2004. The other two lines include
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1248-636: The unincorporated portions of the county. The Pasco County Jail is managed by the Pasco County Corrections Department. New Port Richey: The New Port Richey Fire Department provides fire protection services within the City of New Port Richey . The Department has 2 Fire stations located within the City. Pasco County Fire Rescue covers all emergency medical services for the New Port Richey Fire Department. New Port Richey Police Department
1287-435: The warrant. The next day, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to remove Massad from office. Three weeks later, Acting Mayor Terrence Rowe was arrested for several charges, including obstruction of justice and use of a two-way communication device to facilitate the commission of a crime. The charges were described as an "offshoot" of the charges against Massad. DeSantis removed Rowe from office on March 20, which left
1326-402: Was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.77. In the county, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 92.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.10 males. The median income for
1365-416: Was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males. In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $ 27,404, and the median income for a family was $ 40,050. Males had a median income of $ 30,473 versus $ 22,139 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,711. About 9.1% of families and 16.1% of the population were below
1404-463: Was an important industry when the county was formed, although a decline followed a freeze in 1895. Several large sawmills operated in the county in the early part of the 20th century. 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 ; Meighan attempted to bring other Hollywood figures to the city. The county has experienced significant population growth since
1443-645: Was incorporated as a municipality in 1925, in response to the incorporation of New Port Richey the previous year. The name Port Richey is older than the name New Port Richey, as the post offices were established in 1884 and 1915, respectively. Singer Johnny Cash owned a home along the Pithlachascotee River from 1979 until 2002. Cash and his wife June Carter Cash inherited the house from Maybelle Carter after her death, and they sold it in 2002 shortly before their deaths in 2003. The population of Port Richey has remained small, and proposals to abolish
1482-520: Was lost its passenger service and became listed as freight only between 1932 and 1938. The freight branch was truncated to Elfers in 1943. The tracks from Elfers and Chemical (an industrial area in the extreme southwest part of the county along the Anclote River west of Holiday) to Tarpon Springs were removed in the late 1980s, leaving the western half of the county without freight rail service. Pasco County: The Pasco County Sheriff's Office
1521-669: Was named the temporary county seat until a popular vote was held in 1889, at which time voters made Dade City the permanent county seat. As early as 1917, residents of the western part of the county proposed forming a separate county or merging with Pinellas County, as Dade City was not centrally located in the county. The issue was finally resolved in the late 1970s with the construction of identical government centers in both Dade City and New Port Richey. The earliest towns were Anclote, Blanton, Dade City , Earnestville, Fort Dade (not to be confused with Fort Dade on Egmont Key ), Macon ( Trilby ), Lacoochee , St. Leo , and San Antonio . Citrus
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