Uptown Tampa

Uptown Tampa is a subdistrict located at the northwestern end North Tampa. Notable attractions include University of South Florida, the Busch Gardens Tampa, Adventure Island (water park) and the Museum of Science and Industry and recently has been having a significant growth in population, activities, culture, and nightlife.

Uptown Tampa
Neighborhood
Uptown Tampa
Location within the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°56′43″N 82°27′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHillsborough
CityTampa
Population
 (2000)
 • Total636
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Geography

The Uptown District covers 19 square miles bordered by Bearss Avenue to the north, Busch Boulevard to the south and Interstates 75 and 275 to the east and west.

Demographic

Source: City of Tampa

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 87,500 people in the 19 square mile region. The population density was 4,605/mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 43% White, 46% African American, less than 0.5% Native American, 0% Asian, 4% from other races, and 6% were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were about 7% of the population.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $21,121.

See also

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


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