Population 26,349 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fish Hawk
Household size in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.35 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.31 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.29 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.26 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Fish Hawk are large by national standards, averaging 3.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.35 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fish Hawk is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Fish Hawk as they are nationally: 10.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fish Hawk
Renters in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fish Hawk is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (24.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Fish Hawk: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2007 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2010 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Fish Hawk has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2010, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,461 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,769 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,025 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,524 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,062 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Fish Hawk runs $2,524 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,062 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fish Hawk
Bachelor's degrees in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.3% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fish Hawk is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fish Hawk: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 38 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fish Hawk
| Period | Fish Hawk | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Fish Hawk than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fish Hawk compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Hawk | 3.26 | 36.7 | 10.7% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 2010 | $2,524 | 56.7% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| Bloomingdale | 2.84 | 44.7 | 7.5% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 1991 | $2,226 | 44.6% | 94.8% | 4.1% |
| Valrico | 2.79 | 43.9 | 8.6% | 20.8% | 5.4% | 1994 | $2,092 | 38.8% | 91.9% | 3.7% |
| Durant | 2.65 | 38.0 | 1.8% | 28.4% | 5.0% | 2000 | $1,380 | 28.8% | 84.0% | 3.0% |
| Riverview | 2.91 | 36.0 | 12.0% | 27.9% | 5.9% | 2008 | $2,278 | 38.6% | 92.6% | 3.9% |
| Lithia | 3.15 | 40.7 | 13.7% | 14.2% | 11.9% | 1988 | $1,660 | 23.2% | 83.1% | 3.1% |
| Balm | 2.97 | 38.8 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 2008 | $2,069 | 31.7% | 83.8% | 6.5% |
| Brandon | 2.68 | 38.7 | 15.7% | 42.3% | 8.2% | 1990 | $1,839 | 31.8% | 89.7% | 4.8% |
| Welcome | 3.43 | 33.5 | 7.0% | 23.4% | 12.5% | 1990 | $1,078 | 30.7% | 85.5% | 1.8% |
| Dover | 2.96 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 23.0% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,493 | 26.2% | 83.5% | 3.6% |
| Gibsonton | 3.12 | 34.7 | 19.2% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 2001 | $1,772 | 18.9% | 82.9% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fish Hawk. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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