Population 8,508 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Plaza Terrace
Household size in Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Plaza Terrace is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.17, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southeast.
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 Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Plaza Terrace are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Tampa area as a whole, where the median age is 43.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, in line with the national trend.
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 Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Plaza Terrace than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 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 Plaza Terrace
Renters in Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.6% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.9% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.2% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.3% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Plaza Terrace rent: 67.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over half of owners (52.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Plaza Terrace than nationally: 11.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Plaza Terrace are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Tampa area overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $779 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $834 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $994 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,468 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$689 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Plaza Terrace pays $1,468 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $689 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.1% 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 east; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Plaza Terrace
Bachelor's degrees in Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Plaza Terrace: 25.6% 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 risen 8.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.2% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.8% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Plaza Terrace never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only one other Tampa neighborhood has a lower 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 Plaza Terrace
| Period | Plaza Terrace | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Plaza Terrace: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, 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).
Plaza Terrace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Terrace | 2.33 | 40.8 | 8.7% | 67.3% | 11.4% | 1982 | $1,468 | 25.6% | 74.8% | 6.3% |
| Wellswood | 2.89 | 43.9 | 26.4% | 55.6% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,541 | 26.6% | 85.0% | 3.6% |
| Riverbend | 2.62 | 37.7 | 18.8% | 38.0% | 10.3% | 1966 | $1,075 | 24.9% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| Riverside Heights | 2.23 | 40.9 | 4.8% | 28.6% | 9.3% | 1958 | $1,792 | 62.0% | 92.6% | 3.2% |
| Northeast MacFarlane | 2.45 | 41.2 | 9.9% | 40.1% | 15.4% | 1969 | $1,417 | 29.0% | 75.9% | 4.6% |
| South Seminole Heights | 2.14 | 38.8 | 7.7% | 40.2% | 4.2% | 1953 | $1,635 | 49.4% | 93.1% | 3.2% |
| Old West Tampa | 2.40 | 34.7 | 21.6% | 63.4% | 10.3% | 1976 | $1,144 | 22.4% | 76.5% | 5.6% |
| Seminole Heights | 2.28 | 37.2 | 10.4% | 33.4% | 9.0% | 1953 | $1,588 | 44.7% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
| Lowry Park Central | 2.67 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 47.0% | 9.4% | 1967 | $1,408 | 20.2% | 86.7% | 4.7% |
| Carver City-Lincoln Gardens | 1.75 | 32.5 | 4.2% | 77.3% | 8.0% | 2008 | $2,130 | 59.5% | 95.6% | 2.3% |
| Tampa Heights | 2.38 | 37.1 | 18.2% | 67.5% | 11.2% | 1960 | $1,439 | 34.8% | 81.5% | 8.0% |
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 Plaza Terrace. 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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