Tampa Heights (Tampa), Florida
Encyclopedia
Tampa Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods within the city limits of Tampa
that's situated in the central part of the city. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 16,393.
to the west, Hillsborough Avenue (U.S. Highway 92) to the north, Downtown Tampa
to the south, and Seminole Heights and Ybor City to the east. The land area of the neighborhood is 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²).
Thomas P. Kennedy is credited with naming the area when he moved there calling it the "Highlands" and it was developed as Tampa's first suburb. Today the neighborhood is known for its diversity and historic status, but gentrification
of the area is causing controversy. http://www.sptimes.com/2004/06/11/Citytimes/The_price_for_the_Hei.shtml
of 2000, there are 16,393 people and 6,269 households residing in Tampa Heights. The racial makeup of Tampa Heights is 52.4% White, 37.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian and Pacific Islander, 6.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. 24.6% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In Tampa Heights, the population is spread out with 8% Under 5 Years; 8% 5 to 9 Years; 14.7% 10 to 19 Years; 29.7% 20 to 39 Years; 24.7% 40 to 59 Years; 11.6% 60 to 79 Years; 3.3% 80 Years and Over.
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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....
that's situated in the central part of the city. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 16,393.
Description
Tampa Heights is bounded by the Hillsborough RiverHillsborough River (Florida)
The Hillsborough River is a river located in the state of Florida in the USA. It arises in the Green Swamp near the juncture of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties, and flows through Pasco and Hillsborough Counties to an outlet in the city of Tampa on Tampa Bay. The name Hillsborough River first...
to the west, Hillsborough Avenue (U.S. Highway 92) to the north, Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa
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to the south, and Seminole Heights and Ybor City to the east. The land area of the neighborhood is 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²).
Thomas P. Kennedy is credited with naming the area when he moved there calling it the "Highlands" and it was developed as Tampa's first suburb. Today the neighborhood is known for its diversity and historic status, but gentrification
Gentrification
Gentrification and urban gentrification refer to the changes that result when wealthier people acquire or rent property in low income and working class communities. Urban gentrification is associated with movement. Consequent to gentrification, the average income increases and average family size...
of the area is causing controversy. http://www.sptimes.com/2004/06/11/Citytimes/The_price_for_the_Hei.shtml
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there are 16,393 people and 6,269 households residing in Tampa Heights. The racial makeup of Tampa Heights is 52.4% White, 37.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian and Pacific Islander, 6.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. 24.6% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In Tampa Heights, the population is spread out with 8% Under 5 Years; 8% 5 to 9 Years; 14.7% 10 to 19 Years; 29.7% 20 to 39 Years; 24.7% 40 to 59 Years; 11.6% 60 to 79 Years; 3.3% 80 Years and Over.
New Development
In recent years, Tampa Heights has seen new people flow into the area aiming to restore it. Many new businesses have opened in the area such as art galleries and coffee shops. A new development called "The Heights of Tampa" has entered bankruptcy. The project was mixed use for residential and commercial. It would be the northern end of the Tampa RiverwalkDowntown Tampa
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See also
- Downtown TampaDowntown TampaImage:Tampa_Skyline.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Downtown Tampa looking from the Hillsborough Riverpoly 2403 537 2441 500 2488 483 2516 455 2566 439 2597 410 2649 390 2682 358 2803 315 2949 342 2956 362 3068 383 3074 406 3202 431 3204 447 3332 473 3350 484 3485 1616 2446 1587 Wachovia Centerpoly 1745 1216...
, due south of the neighborhood. - Hillsborough RiverHillsborough River (Florida)The Hillsborough River is a river located in the state of Florida in the USA. It arises in the Green Swamp near the juncture of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties, and flows through Pasco and Hillsborough Counties to an outlet in the city of Tampa on Tampa Bay. The name Hillsborough River first...
, borders the area to the west. - Riverside HeightsRiverside Heights, Tampa, FloridaRiverside Heights is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 2,949. The ZIP Codes serving the area are 33602, 33603 and 33607.-Geography:...
, historic neighborhood that hugs the Hillsborough River - Seminole Heights, similar historic neighborhood also undergoing gentrification.
- West TampaWest Tampa, FloridaWest 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...
, historic neighborhood with CubanCubansCubans or Cuban people are the inhabitants or citizens of Cuba. Cuba is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
roots a couple miles to the northwest