Riverside Heights

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]

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.

• Hillsborough River
• Neighborhoods in Tampa, Florida
• Seminole Heights
• Tampa Heights
• Ybor City

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