Population 7,161 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Square
Household size in University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.10 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, University Square sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Tampa area overall, where it has 2.55 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
University Square is young: half of its residents are under 32.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 33.2, even as the national median rose.
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 University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in University Square: 28.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Tampa's 48 neighborhoods, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 University Square
Renters in University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.6% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.6% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.2% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.8% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University Square rent: 64.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 46.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 13.2 points since 2006–10, 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 University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in University Square as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Tampa area as a whole (11.0%). Vacancy is down 9.5 points from 2006–10, 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 University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in University Square is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, 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 University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $985 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $856 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,074 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,593 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$608 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in University Square pays $1,593 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Tampa area ($1,767). Rent has climbed $608 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 43.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 University Square
Bachelor's degrees in University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in University Square: 15.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of Tampa's 48 neighborhoods have 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 University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.1% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.6% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in University Square never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. University Square has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Tampa neighborhoods.
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 University Square
| Period | University Square | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in University Square than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
University Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Square | 2.68 | 32.3 | 28.9% | 64.8% | 8.5% | 1966 | $1,593 | 15.0% | 77.6% | 3.9% |
| North Tampa | 2.51 | 35.8 | 24.9% | 82.0% | 17.8% | 1971 | $1,157 | 6.7% | 69.7% | 8.9% |
| Sulphur Springs | 2.88 | 32.7 | 28.9% | 50.2% | 11.2% | 1970 | $1,470 | 15.5% | 80.7% | 10.1% |
| Temple Park | 1.73 | 27.7 | 15.4% | 67.2% | 9.8% | 1987 | $1,466 | 19.2% | 76.9% | 9.0% |
| Cross Fletcher | 2.37 | 31.5 | 14.7% | 85.8% | 9.9% | 1982 | $1,184 | 10.9% | 59.3% | 9.2% |
| Temple Crest | 2.19 | 40.0 | 16.5% | 64.3% | 14.0% | 1980 | $1,293 | 19.6% | 89.7% | 10.7% |
| Forest Hills | 2.59 | 43.9 | 8.5% | 20.6% | 6.0% | 1963 | $1,799 | 26.2% | 84.3% | 4.4% |
| Old Seminol Heights | 2.56 | 35.3 | 16.7% | 29.0% | 9.6% | 1954 | $1,472 | 42.4% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Lowry Park Central | 2.67 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 47.0% | 9.4% | 1967 | $1,408 | 20.2% | 86.7% | 4.7% |
| Northeast | 2.59 | 31.5 | 29.4% | 47.9% | 9.1% | 1975 | $1,104 | 13.6% | 82.9% | 13.9% |
| Seminole Heights | 2.28 | 37.2 | 10.4% | 33.4% | 9.0% | 1953 | $1,588 | 44.7% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
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 University Square. 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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