Population 18,869 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gandy-Sun Bay South
Household size in Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Gandy-Sun Bay South are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.23, mirroring the country.
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gandy-Sun Bay South is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 37.2, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gandy-Sun Bay South: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 10.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
Renters in Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.6% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gandy-Sun Bay South rent: 56.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (43.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Gandy-Sun Bay South than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Gandy-Sun Bay South has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,058 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,035 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,299 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,936 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$878 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gandy-Sun Bay South pays $1,936 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $878 a month since 2006–10, up 83%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
Bachelor's degrees in Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.5% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.7% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +26.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Gandy-Sun Bay South is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 26.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.3% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gandy-Sun Bay South: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South
| Period | Gandy-Sun Bay South | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Gandy-Sun Bay South than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Gandy-Sun Bay South compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandy-Sun Bay South | 2.18 | 37.6 | 7.9% | 56.6% | 7.1% | 1994 | $1,936 | 49.7% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Rattlesnake | 1.78 | 34.5 | 6.2% | 64.0% | 6.7% | 2003 | $2,206 | 58.4% | 96.7% | 1.1% |
| Ballast Point | 2.17 | 46.7 | 13.3% | 26.1% | 6.9% | 1989 | $1,688 | 66.1% | 97.9% | 1.2% |
| Fairoaks | 2.04 | 39.0 | 8.6% | 36.4% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,760 | 49.6% | 91.1% | 2.1% |
| Port Tampa City | 2.61 | 31.3 | 11.7% | 47.2% | 13.8% | 2009 | $2,205 | 57.1% | 97.2% | 1.5% |
| Bayside West | 1.62 | 42.8 | 3.9% | 60.7% | 10.1% | 1975 | $1,340 | 47.5% | 96.6% | 1.6% |
| Bayshore Beautiful | 2.43 | 45.5 | 8.8% | 34.5% | 11.5% | 1985 | $1,929 | 69.6% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| Virginia Park | 2.77 | 41.3 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 1965 | $1,747 | 78.7% | 99.2% | 3.2% |
| Sunset Park | 2.94 | 42.6 | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 1978 | $2,221 | 80.5% | 99.9% | 0.4% |
| Palma Ceia | 2.65 | 37.0 | 6.8% | 20.4% | 13.2% | 1969 | $2,017 | 84.6% | 99.5% | 4.4% |
| Beach Park | 2.24 | 42.8 | 3.2% | 34.0% | 6.4% | 1989 | $2,108 | 78.6% | 100.0% | 2.9% |
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 Gandy-Sun Bay South. 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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