Population 8,119 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wellswood
Household size in Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.65 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Wellswood holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.24 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Tampa's 48 neighborhoods, only four 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 Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wellswood is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, in line with the national trend. Only three of Tampa's 48 neighborhoods are older.
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 Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Wellswood: 26.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 11.6 points, even as the national share fell. Only four of Tampa's 48 neighborhoods 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 Wellswood
Renters in Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.6% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.8% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.6% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Wellswood: 55.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south.
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 Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wellswood: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 7.3 points since 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 Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wellswood is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, 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 northwest, while the northeast 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 Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $817 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $833 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,024 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,541 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$724 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wellswood costs $1,541 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Tampa area as a whole ($1,767). Rents are up $724 a month from 2006–10, an 89% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, 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 Wellswood
Bachelor's degrees in Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Wellswood than nationally: 26.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.8% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Wellswood never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 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 Wellswood
| Period | Wellswood | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Wellswood than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Wellswood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellswood | 2.89 | 43.9 | 26.4% | 55.6% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,541 | 26.6% | 85.0% | 3.6% |
| Plaza Terrace | 2.33 | 40.8 | 8.7% | 67.3% | 11.4% | 1982 | $1,468 | 25.6% | 74.8% | 6.3% |
| Riverside Heights | 2.23 | 40.9 | 4.8% | 28.6% | 9.3% | 1958 | $1,792 | 62.0% | 92.6% | 3.2% |
| South Seminole Heights | 2.14 | 38.8 | 7.7% | 40.2% | 4.2% | 1953 | $1,635 | 49.4% | 93.1% | 3.2% |
| Riverbend | 2.62 | 37.7 | 18.8% | 38.0% | 10.3% | 1966 | $1,075 | 24.9% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| Old West Tampa | 2.40 | 34.7 | 21.6% | 63.4% | 10.3% | 1976 | $1,144 | 22.4% | 76.5% | 5.6% |
| Northeast MacFarlane | 2.45 | 41.2 | 9.9% | 40.1% | 15.4% | 1969 | $1,417 | 29.0% | 75.9% | 4.6% |
| Tampa Heights | 2.38 | 37.1 | 18.2% | 67.5% | 11.2% | 1960 | $1,439 | 34.8% | 81.5% | 8.0% |
| Seminole Heights | 2.28 | 37.2 | 10.4% | 33.4% | 9.0% | 1953 | $1,588 | 44.7% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
| Ybor City | 2.04 | 43.4 | 10.0% | 56.1% | 18.7% | 1940 | $1,106 | 26.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| Lowry Park Central | 2.67 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 47.0% | 9.4% | 1967 | $1,408 | 20.2% | 86.7% | 4.7% |
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 Wellswood. 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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