Carver City-Lincoln Gardens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carver City-Lincoln Gardens
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 Carver City-Lincoln Gardens
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | Tampa |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,204 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33607 and 33609
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| Area code(s) | 813 |
Carver City-Lincoln Gardens is a neighborhood located within the city of Tampa, Florida. In 2010, about 2,204 people lived here. The area uses ZIP codes 33607 and 33609 for mail.
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Where is Carver City-Lincoln Gardens?
Carver City-Lincoln Gardens is located in Tampa, Florida. It has clear borders that help you know where it is. To the north, you'll find the Tampa International Airport. West Shore Boulevard is on its western side. Cypress Street forms the southern border. To the southeast, there's Interstate 275, a major highway. Dale Mabry Highway is on its eastern side.
A Look at the History of Carver City
Carver City was built between 1956 and 1962. It was planned as a community for African American families. At that time, the land was not considered valuable. However, it became an important place for many people to live and build their homes.
Who Lives in Carver City-Lincoln Gardens?
Population and Households
According to the 2010 census, 2,204 people lived in this neighborhood. There were 1,047 households, which means 1,047 different homes or families. The population density was about 2,546 people per square mile.
Diversity in the Neighborhood
The people living in Carver City-Lincoln Gardens come from many different backgrounds. In 2010:
- About 32% of the people were White.
- About 62% were African American.
- About 2% were Asian.
- About 2% were from other racial groups.
- About 2% identified with two or more races.
- About 12% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
- About 19% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them.
- About 22% of households were married couples.
- About 19% were led by a female without a husband present.
- About 46% of households were made up of single individuals.
The ages of people in the neighborhood varied:
- About 17% were under 18 years old.
- About 33% were between 18 and 34 years old.
- About 18% were between 35 and 49 years old.
- About 16% were between 50 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 88 males.
Income Information
The average income per person in the neighborhood was about $13,429. About 16% of the people in the neighborhood lived below the poverty line. This included about 41% of children under 18 and about 16% of people aged 65 or older.
