Istachatta, Florida
Encyclopedia
Istachatta is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Hernando County
, Florida
, United States
. The population was 65 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), of which, 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (13.33%) is water. The town is the northernmost segment of the Withlacoochee State Trail
in Hernando County.
of 2000, there were 65 people, 34 households, and 22 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 505.4 people per square mile (193.1/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 404.4/sq mi (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.85% White, 4.62% African American, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population.
There were 34 households out of which 8.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples
living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.22.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 7.7% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 9.2% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 41.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $12,618. There were 33.3% of families and 29.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Hernando County
Hernando County, Florida
Hernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 130,802. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 165,409 . Its county seat is Brooksville, Florida. The majority of the county's population is in Spring Hill, west portion of Hernando...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 65 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Istachatta is located at 28°39′44"N 82°16′37"W (28.662340, -82.276911).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), of which, 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (13.33%) is water. The town is the northernmost segment of the Withlacoochee State Trail
Withlacoochee State Trail
Withlacoochee State Trail is a long paved, multi-use, non-motorized rail trail in Florida located in Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties.-The route:The southern terminus is at U.S. 98/301 south of Trilby, then runs north where it crosses over U.S...
in Hernando County.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 65 people, 34 households, and 22 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 505.4 people per square mile (193.1/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 404.4/sq mi (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.85% White, 4.62% African American, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population.
There were 34 households out of which 8.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.22.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 7.7% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 9.2% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 41.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $12,618. There were 33.3% of families and 29.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.