East Tampa, Tampa, Florida

"The following article is about a district within the city limits of Tampa, for the community in unincorporated Hillsborough County, see East Tampa, Florida."

East Tampa is a district within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 15,121. The ZIP Codes serving the neighborhood are 33605 and 33610. The district is about 3 miles east of Downtown Tampa.

Geography

East Tampa boundaries are roughly Hillsborough Avenue to the north, 15th Street to the west, Interstate 4 to the south, and 40th Street to the east. [http://maps.communityatlas.usf.edu/hillsboroughcommunity/index.asp?id=120571020&level=nbrhd]

History

The area has been the location of several riots.

Demographics

"Source: [http://www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/demographics/default.asp?ID=120571020&level=nbrhd Hillsborough County Atlas] "

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 15,121 people and 5,207 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 4,111/mi². The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 11.0% White, 84.0% African American, 0.0% Native American, 2.0% Asian, less than 2.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population.

There were 5,207 households out of which 30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29% were married couples living together, 18% 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 31% under the age of 18, 19% from 18 to 34, 20% from 35 to 49, 14% from 50 to 64, and 15% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $11,133. About 33% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.0% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Areas within East Tampa

East Tampa consists of three distinct areas:
*Belmont Heights
*College Hill
*Jackson Heights

Education

East Tampa is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, which serves Hillsborough County. Schools which are located within the neighborhood are as follows: [http://www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/infrastructure/default.asp?ID=120571020&level=nbrhd]

Elementary

*Edison
*Lockhart
*Lomax
*Potter

Middle

*Andrew J. Ferrell Middle Magnet School
*Benjamin Franklin Middle Magnet School
*Orange Grove Middle Magnet School
*Nathan B. Young Middle Magnet School

High

*Middleton High School

ee also

*Neighborhoods in Tampa, Florida

References

External links

* [http://www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/general/default.asp?ID=120571020&level=nbrhd East Tampa Business and Civic Association, Inc]
* [http://www.itsyourtimes.com/?q=node/16 East Tampa starter from the "St. Petersburg Times"]