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PLANT CITY INFORMATION IN FLORIDA (Fla.)
Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. The population was 29,915 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,906. Many people believe it was named for the flora (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) grown at plant nurseries in its tropical Gulf Coast climate. However, it was named after prominent railroad developer, Henry B. Plant (see Plant System). Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world, and hosts the annual Florida Strawberry Festival in the late winter (usually in February or early March), which is attended by people from all over the United States as well as many people from around the world.
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 29,915 people, 10,849 households, and 7,843 families residing in the city. The population density was 510.4/km˛ (1,321.9/mi˛). There were 11,797 housing units at an average density of 201.3/km˛ (521.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 71.67% White, 16.16% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.10% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.42% of the population.
There were 10,849 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
Plant City Schools
School Name: Bryan Plant City
Grades: K-5
Address: 2006 West Oak Avenue, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 757-9300
School Name: Burney
Grades: Headstart-5
Address: 901 S. Evers Street, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 707-7334
School Name: East County
Grades: 4-12
Address: 2814 Airport Road, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 707-7282
School Name: Jackson
Grades: PreK-5
Address: 502 East Gilchrist, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 757-9341
School Name: Lincoln
Grades: Headstart-5
Address: 1207 East Renfro Street, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 757-9329
School Name: Marshall
Grades: 6-8
Address: 18 South Maryland Avenue, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 757-9360
School Name: Plant City High School
Grades: 9-12
Address: One Raider Place, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 757-9370
School Name: Simmons Career Center
Grades:
Address: 1202 West Grant Street, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 707-7430
School Name: Simmons ESE Center
Grades: K-12
Address: 1202 W Grant Street, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 707-7430
School Name: Teen Parent East
Grades:
Address: One Raider Place, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 707-7430
School Name: Tomlin
Grades: 6-8
Address: 501 North Woodrow Wilson St., FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 757-9400
School Name: Wilson
Grades: K-5
Address: 702 English Street, FL 33563 - Plant City
Phone: (813) 757-9307
When looking for Real Estate in Plant City Florida, there are many factors that can influence your buying or selling decision. If you have a family, you may want to find Plant City schools that are in close distance to your home. Shopping centers and recreational parks are also a nice addition when finding that perfect Plant City house in close distance. Everyone loves convenience; our Plant City Realtors will make sure you get exactly what you are looking in your new Plant City home.
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Plant City Information
