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East Tampa

Florida · Tampa · 17,351 residents · 3.178 sq mi
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East Tampa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,219. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Tampa median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up East Tampa; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,351
Population density
5,460 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,014
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,670
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,219
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,413
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(2,927)
Black57.9%(10,043)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(3,369)
Asian0.8%(143)
Other5%(869)
Diversity Score74.5%(12,932)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(2,927)
Black57.9%(10,043)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(3,369)
Asian0.8%(143)
Other5%(869)
Diversity Score74.5%(12,932)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
12.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

East Tampa, Tampa, Florida has about 17,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

The typical household in East Tampa, Tampa, Florida earns about $42,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Tampa, Tampa, Florida expensive?

In East Tampa, Tampa, Florida, the median home is worth about $272,219, and the typical rent is about $1,413 a month.

How educated are people in East Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Tampa, Tampa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

About 24.4% of people in East Tampa, Tampa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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