Major General James G. Blunt

Egypt Lake-Leto is a census-designated place (CDP) in an unincorporated part of Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The CDP is located just north of Tampa International Airport. It is part of the Tampa Bay area. As of the 2020 US census, the population had 36,644 residents.

Geography

Egypt Lake-Leto is located in northwestern Hillsborough County at 28°0′55″N 82°30′26″W / 28.01528°N 82.50722°W / 28.01528; -82.50722 (28.015396, -82.507311),[4] 7 miles (11 km) northwest of downtown Tampa. The elevation for the CDP is 45 feet (14 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16.1 km2), of which 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), or 5.16%, are water.[5]

The Egypt Lake-Leto CDP contains the communities of Egypt Lake, Leto, and West Park Estates.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
197016,014
198020,03525.1%
199024,92724.4%
200032,78231.5%
201035,2827.6%
202036,6443.9%
source:[6][7]
Egypt Lake-Leto racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 9,417 7,014 26.69% 19.14%
Black or African American (NH) 2,939 2,569 8.33% 7.01%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 46 37 0.13% 0.10%
Asian (NH) 1,258 1,541 3.57% 4.21%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 8 2 0.02% 0.01%
Some other race (NH) 66 175 0.19% 0.48%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 391 766 1.11% 2.09%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 21,157 24,540 59.97% 66.97%
Total 35,282 36,644

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 36,644 people, 13,603 households, and 8,533 families residing in the CDP.[10]

In 2020, by age the population was split with 5.6% under 5 years old, 16.5% under 18 years old, and 12.4% 65 years or older. 48.5% of the population were female persons.

As of 2020, there were 1,065 veterans living in the CDP and 44.8% of the population were foreign born persons. The average household had 2.57 persons.

In 2020, the owner-occupied housing rate was 45.0%. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $212,400. The median monthly owner costs with a mortgage was $1,302 and without a mortgage was $427. The median gross rent was $1,126. 95.7% of households had a computer and 92.6% had a broadband Internet subscription. 80.3% of the population 25 years and older were high school graduates or higher and 21.4% of that same population had a Bachelor's degree or higher. The median household income was $48,240 and the per capita income was $25,425. 17.4% of the population lived below the poverty threshold.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 35,282 people, 13,600 households, and 7,972 families residing in the CDP.[11]

Education

The area of Egypt Lake-Leto is served by Hillsborough County Schools.

Public elementary

  • Crestwood Elementary School
  • Egypt Lake Elementary School
  • Twin Lakes Elementary School

Public middle

  • Pierce Middle School

Public high

Healthcare

The only hospital that operates in Egypt Lake-Leto is AdventHealth Carrollwood.[12]

References