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	Topics Ruskin, Florida Topic Home Geography Ruskin is located at (27.714703, -82.433530). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau is a part of the United States Department of Commerce.... , the community has a total area of 15.4 square mileSquare mile A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile in length.... s (39.9 km²), of which, 14.2 square miles (36.9 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (7.65%) is water. Demographics As of the censusCensus A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population .... of 2000, there were 8,321 people, 2,963 households, and 2,074 families residing in the community. The population densityPopulation density Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume.... was 584.4 people per square mile (225.6/km²). There were 3,603 housing units at an average density of 253.1/sq mi (97.7/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 80.69% White, 1.23% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 14.85% from other racesRace (United States Census) Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identificatio... , and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.73% of the population. There were 2,963 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couplesMarriage A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religio... living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.28. In the community the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males. The median income for a household in the community was $28,228, and the median income for a family was $32,404. Males had a median income of $25,787 versus $20,817 for females. The per capita incomePer capita income The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population.... for the community was $12,943. About 10.6% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. Government As of March 2006, the area collectively known as Ruskin remains as a part of unincorporated Hillsborough County. A movement towards incorporation began in late 2004 and early 2005 as mounting opposition to the amount of new developments within the community. Many long time residents feel that the County Board of Commissioners have ignored repeated requests to slow down the development until proper infrastructure was in place. The was formed to perform a study on whether it was feasible for the community to become a city in which it found it was. On January 19th, 2006, was filed with the Florida House of Representatives with all county representatives fully supporting the measure. If passed the question will be place on the ballots of the voters within Ruskin and the city would be officially incorporated on April 1st, 2007 as a sovereign government. If approved it will become the first new city within the county in over 80 years. National historic status There are several locations in and near Ruskin which have been included in the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the United States' official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and... . They are: A. P. Dickman HouseA. P. Dickman House The A. P. Dickman House is a historic home in Ruskin, Florida, United States.... Cockroach KeyCockroach Key Cockroach Key is a historic site near Ruskin, Florida, United States.... George McA. Miller HouseGeorge McA. Miller House The George McA. Miller House is a historic home in Ruskin, Florida.... Ruskin, Florida, was founded as a utopian socialistUtopian socialism Overview Utopian socialism is a term used to define the first currents of modern Socialist thought.... community similar to Tennessee's Ruskin ColonyRuskin Colony The Ruskin Colony was a utopian socialist colony which existed near Tennessee City in Dickson County, Tennessee from 1894 to... . Famous Residents The Carters, including Nick, Leslie, Angel, Aaron, and BJ in the 1990s. Debra Lafave External links (including photos on subpages) See also Ruskin, British ColumbiaFacts About Ruskin, British Columbia Ruskin is a rural and industrial area about 40 kilometres east of Vancouver, BC straddling the border between the suburban m... Ruskin ColonyRuskin Colony The Ruskin Colony was a utopian socialist colony which existed near Tennessee City in Dickson County, Tennessee from 1894 to... (Tennessee)