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Old West Tampa
Old West Tampa is located in Florida
Old West Tampa
Old West Tampa
Location in Florida
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
City Tampa
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 2,014
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33607

Old West Tampa is a cool neighborhood located right inside the city of Tampa, Florida. It's part of the bigger West Tampa area. In 2010, about 2,014 people lived here. The main ZIP code for the neighborhood is 33607.

Where is Old West Tampa Located?

Old West Tampa has clear borders. To the north, you'll find Saint Joseph Street. Interstate 275 forms its southern edge. Rome Avenue is on the east side, and Armenia Avenue is on the west.

Who Lives in Old West Tampa?

In 2010, the neighborhood had 2,014 people living in 715 homes. This means there were about 5,779 people per square mile.

Diversity in Old West Tampa

The people living in Old West Tampa come from many different backgrounds. About 26% of residents were White, and 64% were African American. Around 1% were Native American, and 1% were Asian. About 4% of people identified with two or more races. Also, 28% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Age Groups

Out of all the homes, about 24% had kids under 18 living there. About 22% were married couples. In 33% of homes, a female head of household lived without a husband. About 10% of homes were not families.

The ages of people in the neighborhood varied. About 25% were under 18 years old. Another 23% were between 18 and 34. People aged 35 to 49 made up 21%. Those 50 to 64 years old were 18%. Finally, 13% of residents were 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were about 99 males.

Income and Poverty

The average income per person in Old West Tampa was about $11,640. Around 30% of the people lived below the poverty line. A large number of these, about 49%, were children under 18 years old.

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