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Old West Tampa

Florida · Tampa · 3,504 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Old West Tampa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,198. 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 $329,200. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Tampa median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Old West 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 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,504
Population density
5,458 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,198
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,723
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,102
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.8%
79.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(486)
Black47.3%(1,659)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(1,272)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(87)
Diversity Score78%(2,734)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(486)
Black47.3%(1,659)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(1,272)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(87)
Diversity Score78%(2,734)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
17.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida has about 3,504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

The typical household in Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida earns about $32,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida expensive?

In Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida, the median home is worth about $329,200, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old West Tampa, Tampa, Florida?

About 41.1% of people in Old West 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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