Westshore Palms Explained

Westshore Palms
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:1430
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:27.9478°N -82.5158°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:33609
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Westshore Palms is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 1,430. The ZIP Code serving the neighborhood is 33609. The neighborhood is close to Westshore Plaza and the Westshore Business District.

Geography

The boundaries of Westshore Palms are Interstate 275 to the north, Lois Avenue to the east, Kennedy Blvd. to the south, and Westshore Blvd. to the west.[1]

Demographics

Source: Hillsborough County Atlas

At the 2000 census there were 1,430 people and 809 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 7,285/mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 83.0% White, 8.0% African American, 0.0% Native American, 5.0% Asian, less than 1.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.0%.[2]

Of the 809 households 8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 18% were married couples living together, 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11% were non-families. 52% of households were made up of individuals.

The age distribution was 12% under the age of 18, 20% from 18 to 34, 27% from 35 to 49, 17% from 50 to 64, and 24% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 98 males.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $21,160. About 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4% of those under age 18.

See also

References

  1. http://maps.communityatlas.usf.edu/hillsboroughcommunity/index.asp?id=120571078&level=nbrhd
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.

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