Palmetto Beach Explained

Palmetto Beach
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Pushpin Map:USA Florida#United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Florida
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hillsborough
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Tampa
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:2046
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:27.9481°N -82.4342°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:33605 and 33619
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Palmetto Beach is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 2,046. The ZIP Codes serving the neighborhood are 33605 and 33619. The neighborhood is located just south of the historic Ybor City.

Palmetto Beach was first mentioned on local maps in 1889.[1]

Geography

Palmetto Beach boundaries are Adamo Drive to the north, Downtown Tampa to the west, Gary to the east and Hillsborough Bay to the south.[2] [3]

Demographics

Source: Hillsborough County Atlas

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,046 people and 745 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 1853mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 73% White, 7% African American, 1% Native American, 0% Asian, 13% from other races, and 6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 61% of the population.

There were 745 households, out of which 29% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42% were married couples living together, 17% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7% were non-families. 27% of all households were made up of individuals.

In the neighborhood the population was spread out, with 27% under the age of 18, 24% from 18 to 34, 21% from 35 to 49, 15% from 50 to 64, and 14% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $11,763. About 28% of the population were below the poverty line.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Urban oasis ripe for development . Sarasota Herald-Tribune . Apr 26, 2005 . 3 November 2015 . Froelich, Janis D. . 7B.
  2. http://maps.communityatlas.usf.edu/hillsboroughcommunity/index.asp?id=120571049&level=nbrhd Hillsborough Community Atlas
  3. http://www.tampagov.net/NeighborhoodMaps/pdf_maps/25-17.pdf Map of Tampa communities
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.