Courier City-Oscawana facts for kids
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Courier City-Oscawana
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 Courier City-Oscawana
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | Tampa |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,531 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33606 and 33609
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Courier City-Oscawana is a neighborhood located within the city of Tampa, Florida. It is a part of the larger Tampa area. In the year 2000, a count showed that 1,531 people lived in this neighborhood. The ZIP Codes that serve Courier City-Oscawana are 33606 and 33609.
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Where is Courier City-Oscawana?
This neighborhood has clear boundaries. To the north, you'll find John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Armenia Avenue forms its western edge. Swann Avenue is the border to the south. Rome Avenue marks the eastern side of the neighborhood.
Who Lives in Courier City-Oscawana?
Population and Homes
In 2000, a special count called a census was taken. It found that 1,531 people lived in Courier City-Oscawana. There were 1,038 homes, also known as households. This means there were about 6,137 people living in each square mile.
Most people in the neighborhood were White, making up 89% of the population. About 5% were African American, and 2% were Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds, and 6% identified with two or more races. About 26% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
Only a small number of homes, about 5%, had children under 18 living in them. About 17% of homes were married couples living together. In 28% of homes, a female head of household lived without a husband. About 20% of homes were not families. Many homes, 61%, were made up of just one person.
The ages of people living here varied. Only 4% were under 18 years old. Most people, 58%, were young adults between 18 and 34. About 23% were between 35 and 49. Older adults, aged 50 to 64, made up 9%. People aged 65 or older were 6% of the population. For every 100 females, there were about 132 males.
The average income per person in the neighborhood was about $42,024. A small number of people, about 10%, earned less than what is considered enough to live comfortably.
