V.M. Ybor facts for kids
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V.M. Ybor
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The historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa as seen from the intersection of North Nebraska and East Palm Avenues in February 2014.
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 V.M. Ybor
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | Tampa |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 3,010 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33602, 33603, and 33605
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V.M. Ybor is a cool neighborhood located in Tampa, Florida, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,743 people lived there. The neighborhood uses a few different ZIP Codes, including 33602, 33603, and 33605.
This area, now known as V.M. Ybor, is a very old part of Tampa. It's even a National Historic Landmark District! It became a neighborhood shortly after Ybor City was started in 1885. Ybor City itself became part of Tampa in 1887. The "V.M." in the name stands for "Vicente Martinez." He was a Spanish cigar maker who founded Ybor City. Even though it's right next to it, V.M. Ybor is officially a separate neighborhood from the main Ybor City Historic District.
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Discovering V.M. Ybor's Past
For many years, V.M. Ybor was home to lots of people who worked in the cigar industry. This included Cuban, Spanish, and Italian cigar workers. Managers, accountants, and business owners also lived in this middle-class area. It was just a few blocks north of the busy commercial part of Ybor City, which was centered on 7th Avenue.
Changes Over Time
In the middle of the 1900s, things started to change for the cigar business. Because of this, many people who lived in V.M. Ybor moved to other parts of Tampa. Even with these changes, and new building projects in nearby Ybor City during the 1960s, many of the old homes and buildings in V.M. Ybor are still standing. They have kept their original historic look.
V.M. Ybor Today
Today, you can still see many homes, businesses, and cigar factories that were built in the early 1900s. Some of these old buildings are now used by modern companies. For example, you might find architectural firms, social media companies, or design businesses there. In the early 2000s, many new homeowners moved into the area. They were excited to help bring the neighborhood back to its former glory in central Tampa.
Where is V.M. Ybor?
V.M. Ybor has clear boundaries that help you know where it is. To the south, you'll find Interstate 4. To the north, its boundary is 26th Avenue. On the east side, it borders East Tampa (15th Street). And to the west, it's next to Interstate 275.
Who Lives in V.M. Ybor?
Let's look at the people who call V.M. Ybor home! According to the census from 2010, there were 1,743 people living in the neighborhood. There were also 609 households, which are like homes or families. This means there were about 7,236 people per square mile.
Community Backgrounds
The census also tells us about the different backgrounds of the people living there. In 2010, 58% of the people were not Hispanic or Latino. The other 42% identified as Hispanic or Latino. When it came to race, 43% of the neighborhood was White. About 44% were African American, and 12% identified as other races.
Age and Households
Almost half (47%) of the people living in V.M. Ybor were between 18 and 49 years old. A quarter of the community (25%) were children under the age of 18. Most of the households were married couples. About 29% of households were led by one person. And 14% were non-family households with two or more people living together.
