Population 9,195 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Tampa
Household size in North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in North Tampa run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
North Tampa is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.1, mirroring the country.
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 North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in North Tampa (24.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. North Tampa has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Tampa neighborhoods.
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 North Tampa
Renters in North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.4% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.5% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 82.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Tampa rent: 82.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has risen 11.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Tampa neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Tampa: 17.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Tampa is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $746 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $847 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,157 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$442 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Tampa costs $1,157 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $442 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 42.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 North Tampa
Bachelor's degrees in North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Tampa: 6.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Tampa neighborhood has a lower 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 North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.4% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.7% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in North Tampa never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. North Tampa has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Tampa neighborhood.
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 North Tampa
| Period | North Tampa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Tampa runs well above the national rate: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
North Tampa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tampa | 2.51 | 35.8 | 24.9% | 82.0% | 17.8% | 1971 | $1,157 | 6.7% | 69.7% | 8.9% |
| University Square | 2.68 | 32.3 | 28.9% | 64.8% | 8.5% | 1966 | $1,593 | 15.0% | 77.6% | 3.9% |
| Sulphur Springs | 2.88 | 32.7 | 28.9% | 50.2% | 11.2% | 1970 | $1,470 | 15.5% | 80.7% | 10.1% |
| Forest Hills | 2.59 | 43.9 | 8.5% | 20.6% | 6.0% | 1963 | $1,799 | 26.2% | 84.3% | 4.4% |
| Cross Fletcher | 2.37 | 31.5 | 14.7% | 85.8% | 9.9% | 1982 | $1,184 | 10.9% | 59.3% | 9.2% |
| Lowry Park Central | 2.67 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 47.0% | 9.4% | 1967 | $1,408 | 20.2% | 86.7% | 4.7% |
| Temple Park | 1.73 | 27.7 | 15.4% | 67.2% | 9.8% | 1987 | $1,466 | 19.2% | 76.9% | 9.0% |
| Temple Crest | 2.19 | 40.0 | 16.5% | 64.3% | 14.0% | 1980 | $1,293 | 19.6% | 89.7% | 10.7% |
| Seminole Heights | 2.28 | 37.2 | 10.4% | 33.4% | 9.0% | 1953 | $1,588 | 44.7% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
| Old Seminol Heights | 2.56 | 35.3 | 16.7% | 29.0% | 9.6% | 1954 | $1,472 | 42.4% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Riverbend | 2.62 | 37.7 | 18.8% | 38.0% | 10.3% | 1966 | $1,075 | 24.9% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
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 North Tampa. 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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