Ballast Point (Tampa), Florida
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Ballast Point is a neighborhood and district
located in Tampa, Florida
. As of the 2000 census, the district had a total population of 17,186. Its park was previously called Jules Verne Park before its name change to Ballast Point Park. Recent renovations in 2006 have a new playground and walks. A pier restoration was recently completed.
, the district has a total area of 3.8 mi². 3.8 mi² of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
of 2000, there are 5,361 people and 2,494 households in the district. The population density
is 4,579 per square mile. The racial makeup of the district is 81% White, 7% Black or African American, 0% Native American, 3% Asian and Pacific Islander, and 2% from two or more races. 8% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In the district the population is spread out with 6.1% under 5 years; 6% 5 to 9 years; 10.6% 10 to 19 years; 31.9% 20 to 39 years; 29.4% 40 to 59 years; 12.8% 60 to 79 years; and 3.1% 80 Years and Over. For every 100 females, there are 98 males.
9% of all households had a female householder with no husband present. The per capita income for the neighborhood was $34,200. About 10% of the population were below the poverty line.
District
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located in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. As of the 2000 census, the district had a total population of 17,186. Its park was previously called Jules Verne Park before its name change to Ballast Point Park. Recent renovations in 2006 have a new playground and walks. A pier restoration was recently completed.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the district has a total area of 3.8 mi². 3.8 mi² of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 5,361 people and 2,494 households in the district. 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...
is 4,579 per square mile. The racial makeup of the district is 81% White, 7% Black or African American, 0% Native American, 3% Asian and Pacific Islander, and 2% from two or more races. 8% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In the district the population is spread out with 6.1% under 5 years; 6% 5 to 9 years; 10.6% 10 to 19 years; 31.9% 20 to 39 years; 29.4% 40 to 59 years; 12.8% 60 to 79 years; and 3.1% 80 Years and Over. For every 100 females, there are 98 males.
9% of all households had a female householder with no husband present. The per capita income for the neighborhood was $34,200. About 10% of the population were below the poverty line.
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