South Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Nebraska
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 South Nebraska
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | Tampa |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 2,908 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33602 and 33605
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South Nebraska, also known as Central Park, is a neighborhood in Tampa, Florida. In 2000, about 2,908 people lived there. The neighborhood uses ZIP codes 33602 and 33605.
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Where is South Nebraska Located?
South Nebraska is surrounded by other parts of Tampa. Palm Avenue is to its north. Florida Avenue is to its west. Downtown Tampa is to the south. To the east, you will find Ybor City.
Who Lives in South Nebraska?
In 2000, there were 2,908 people living in South Nebraska. They lived in 1,069 homes. The neighborhood had a mix of people from different backgrounds. Most residents were African American, and some were White, Asian, or Native American. About 11% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes, about 34%, had children under 18 living there. Some homes, 10%, were married couples. Other homes, 41%, had a female head of household without a husband. About 39% of homes were single individuals.
The ages of people living there varied. About 38% were under 18. About 23% were between 18 and 34. The median age was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
Central Avenue: A Historic Black Business Area
The Central Avenue Black Business District was a very important part of the Central Park (South Nebraska) neighborhood. It was a lively center with over 100 Black-owned stores and restaurants. Famous musicians like Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald performed at places like the Cotton Club.
This area was a special place where people from all backgrounds could come together. People from Black neighborhoods like the Scrub (East Tampa), performers, and even white visitors came to enjoy the culture, eat, shop, and find places to stay. Ella Fitzgerald even wrote her famous song "A Tisket a Tasket" at the historic Jackson House on Scott Street.
This small neighborhood, only about a quarter of a mile long, was home to at least 3,000 people. Many lived in the Central Park Village projects.
Changes Over Time
In the late 1950s, the neighborhood started to face challenges. The living conditions in the projects became difficult. By the 1960s, the neighborhood changed a lot. Large highways, Interstate 4 and I-275, were built through downtown Tampa. This construction caused many residents to move away. They went to areas like East Tampa, West Tampa, or Ybor City.
During the 1960s, the neighborhood also experienced some community unrest. In recent years, the City of Tampa has worked to improve the Central Park area. They want it to be a safe, modern neighborhood with people from many different backgrounds and income levels.
The old Central Park Village projects were taken down. In their place, a new development called Encore is being built with Bank of America. This new area could bring many new residents to the Downtown Central Tampa area. Up to 1,000 of these new homes will be for people with lower incomes.
