Demographics
Source: Hillsborough County Atlas
As of the census of 2000, 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% of the population.
There were 1,299 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals.
In the neighborhood the population was spread out with 20% under the age of 18, 20% from 18 to 34, 24% from 35 to 49, 17% from 50 to 64, and 18% who were 65 years of age 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.
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