The Villages, Florida
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The Villages is a census-designated place, the largest such location by population in Sumter County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 8,333. It is the central location of The Villages, Florida, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Sumter County.
Geography
The Villages is located at 28°56'16" North, 81°58'16" West (28.937803, -81.971220)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.5 km² (5.6 mi²). 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.99% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,333 people, 4,392 households, and 3,583 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 619.9/km² (1,605.5/mi²). There are 5,065 housing units at an average density of 376.8/km² (975.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 98.42% White, 0.52% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,392 households out of which 0.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.1% are married couples living together, 1.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% are non-families. 15.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.89 and the average family size is 2.05.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 0.3% under the age of 18, 0.3% from 18 to 24, 1.5% from 25 to 44, 40.4% from 45 to 64, and 57.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 66 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $42,542, and the median income for a family is $45,078. Males have a median income of $58,173 versus $26,176 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $28,343. 3.7% of the population and 2.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/|) Information on local recreation, entertainment, etc.