Ridgewood Park (Tampa) Explained

Ridgewood Park
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Pushpin Map:USA Florida
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Florida
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
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:379
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:27.9644°N -82.4706°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:33602
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Ridgewood Park is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 379. The ZIP Code serving the area is 33602.[1]

Geography

Ridgewood Park's boundaries are North Boulevard to the east, Columbus Boulevard to the north, and the Hillsborough River to the south and west.[1]

Demographics

Source: Hillsborough County Atlas

At the 2000 census, there were 379 people and 181 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 2,935/mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 53.0% White, 44.0% African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were about 7.0%.[2]

Of the 181 households, 19% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 43% were married couples living together; 10% had a female householder with no husband present; and 8% were non-families. 30% of households were made up of individuals.

The age distribution was 13% under the age of 18, 23% from 18 to 34, 26% from 35 to 49, 14% from 50 to 64, and 25% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 101 males.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $24,798. About 6% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Education

Ridgewood Park is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, which serves the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County. Madison Middle School is located within the neighborhood.[3]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/general/default.asp?ID=120571053&level=nbrhd Hillsborough Community Atlas : Ridgewood Park Homeowners Association : General Information
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. http://www.zillow.com/local-info/FL-Tampa/Ridgewood-Park-schools/ Ridgewood Park schools; public and private