Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida
Encyclopedia
Old West Tampa is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida
. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 2,115. The ZIP Code
serving the neighborhood is 33607. The neighborhood is located in the heart of the West Tampa
district.
to the south, Rome Avenue to the east and Armenia Avenue to the west.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,115 people and 690 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density
was 6,068/mi². The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 5% White, 67% African American, 0% Native American, 1% Asian, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26% of the population.
There were 1,456 households out of which 33% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27% were married couples living together, 28% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6% were non-families. 28% of all households were made up of individuals.
In the neighborhood the population was spread out with 34% under the age of 18, 24% from 18 to 34, 16% from 35 to 49, 14% from 50 to 64, and 13% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males.
The per capita income
for the neighborhood was $11,640. About 30% of the population were below the poverty line, 49% of those are under the age of 18.
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 neighborhood had a population of 2,115. The ZIP Code
ZIP Code
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serving the neighborhood is 33607. The neighborhood is located in the heart of the West Tampa
West Tampa, Florida
West Tampa is one of the oldest districts within the city limits of Tampa, USA, and a former incorporated city located west of the Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa. As of the 2000 census, the district had a population of 22,008...
district.
Geography
Old West Tampa boundaries are Saint Joseph Street to the north, Interstate 275Interstate 275 (Florida)
Interstate 275 in Florida serves the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, measuring 60.696 miles in length. The southern terminus is I-75 near Palmetto, just five miles east of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, a toll bridge crossing Tampa Bay. The highway passes through St...
to the south, Rome Avenue to the east and Armenia Avenue to the west.
Demographics
Source: Hillsborough County AtlasAs of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 2,115 people and 690 households residing in the neighborhood. 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 6,068/mi². The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 5% White, 67% African American, 0% Native American, 1% Asian, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26% of the population.
There were 1,456 households out of which 33% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27% were married couples living together, 28% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6% were non-families. 28% of all households were made up of individuals.
In the neighborhood the population was spread out with 34% under the age of 18, 24% from 18 to 34, 16% from 35 to 49, 14% from 50 to 64, and 13% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males.
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 neighborhood was $11,640. About 30% of the population were below the poverty line, 49% of those are under the age of 18.
External links
- Old West Tampa Neighborhood Association
- Old West Tampa profile, from Neighbourhood Link