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Riverside Heights

Coordinates: 27°58′41″N 82°28′27″W / 27.97806°N 82.47417°W / 27.97806; -82.47417
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Riverside Heights
Riverside Heights is located in Florida
Riverside Heights
Riverside Heights
Location within the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°58′41″N 82°28′27″W / 27.97806°N 82.47417°W / 27.97806; -82.47417
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHillsborough
CityTampa
Population
 (2000)
 • Total2,949
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33602, 33603 and 33607

Riverside Heights is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 2,949. The ZIP Codes serving the area are 33602, 33603 and 33607.[1]

Geography

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Riverside Heights boundaries are South Seminole Heights to the north, Hillsborough River to the west, Columbus Drive to the south, and Tampa Heights to the east.[2] A new marker sign has been put up in the middle of the neighborhood.[3]

Demographics

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Source: Hillsborough County Atlas

At the 2000 census there were 2,949 people and 1,299 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 4,229/mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 79.0% White, 14.0% African American, less than 1% Native American, 1% Asian, 4.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were about 31%.[4]

Of the 1,299 households 23% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36% were married couples living together, 17% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9% non-families. 32% of households were made up of individuals.

The age distribution was 20% under the age of 18, 20% from 18 to 34, 24% from 35 to 49, 17% from 50 to 64, and 18% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $19,702. About 10% of the population were below the poverty line. Of those, 27% are under age 18.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hillsborough Community Atlas : Riverside Heights Civic Association : General Information
  2. ^ Hillsborough Community Atlas
  3. ^ Girona, José Patiño (8 May 2008). "Riverside Heights Residents Dedicate Sign". The Tampa Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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