Editing Westchase, Florida

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'''Westchase''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Hillsborough County, Florida|Hillsborough County]], [[Florida]], United States. The population was 21,747 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1276062| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Westchase CDP, Florida| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=May 8, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> up from 11,116 at the 2000 census. The [[U.S. Census Bureau|census area]] encompasses most of the 33626 ZIP code area.

== Description ==
Westchase is located halfway between [[Tampa]] and [[Palm Harbor, Florida|Palm Harbor]]. Its boundaries include [[Oldsmar, Florida|Oldsmar]] to the west, [[Keystone, Florida|Keystone]] to the north, [[Town 'n' Country, Florida|Town 'n' Country]] to the south, and [[Citrus Park, Florida|Citrus Park]] to the east. Westchase Golf Course 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 at {{Coord|28|3|10|N|82|36|41|W|type:city}} (28.052799, -82.611352,<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> about {{convert|17|mi}} northwest of [[downtown Tampa]]. It is bordered to the west by [[Pinellas County, Florida|Pinellas County]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Westchase CDP has a total area of {{convert|27.8|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|25.6|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|2.2|km2|order=flip}}, or 8.04%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|2000= 11116
|2010= 21747
|2020= 25952
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 21,747 people living in the community.  The [[population density]] was 2,203 people per square mile.  The racial makeup of the community was 82.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 6.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 15.5% of the population.<ref name="2010 US Census Data">{{cite web|title=2010 US Census Data|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/1276062.html|access-date=2012-01-15}}</ref>

There were 9,244 households in Westchase.  The average household size was 2.55.<ref name="2010 US Census Data"/>

The median income for a household in the community was $88,964.  The median home value was $326,200.<ref name="2010 US Census Data"/>

===Community association===

The Westchase Community Association is the largest [[covenant (law)|deed-restricted]] community ([[homeowner association]]) within the Westchase census-designated place. The community is organized into 28 neighborhoods, or villages. Some of these villages are organized into even smaller subsections. Each of these villages and their "sub-villages" are represented by a voting member and at least one alternate who are elected annually by the residents of a particular neighborhood. Some of the villages also have a website that is maintained by a "village webmaster". Residents are encouraged to participate by attending website committee meetings or providing material to help improve the website to the webmaster.

===Community development districts===

Westchase was established with two Community Development Districts (CDDs). CDDs are statutorily created governmental entities charged with the task of maintaining the common areas of planned communities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Westchase Community Association|url=http://westchasewca.com/our_government/community_development_districts/|access-date=21 November 2013}}</ref> In September 2011, the two CDDs agreed to merge.<ref>{{cite web|title=WOWonline|url=http://www.westchasewow.com/news/entry/cdd_meeting_notes_sept._2011_westchase_cdds_merge_on_sept._20|access-date=21 November 2013}}</ref> The state approved the merger and it became effective October 1, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Northwest News|url=http://tbo.com/northwest-tampa/state-oks-consolidation-of-westchase-cdd-boards-253402 |access-date=21 November 2013}}</ref>

===The villages===
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*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
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===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,<ref>[http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jul/18/fx-feeders-digest/entertainment/]</ref> 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 (Tampa)|Hyde Park]] in South Tampa. The area has a summer concert series, nightly specials at the different village restaurants, and an annual pub crawl.<ref>[http://tampaupperbayrotary.org/westchasepubcrawl.aspx]</ref> Westchase ranked as the 26th coolest suburb in the United States worth a visit by ''[[Travel + Leisure]]'' magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/coolest-suburbs-worth-a-visit|title=Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit|website=Travel + Leisure}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Carrollwood (CDP), Florida]]
*[[Hyde Park (Tampa)]]
*[[New Tampa]]
*[[Tampa Palms]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://westchasewca.com/ Westchase Community Association]
* [http://www.westchasewow.com ''World of Westchase''], news site

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[[Category:Census-designated places in Hillsborough County, Florida]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1991]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Florida]]
[[Category:Planned communities in Florida]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in Florida]]