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South Seminole Heights

Florida · Tampa · 4,963 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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The short version

South Seminole Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $411,578. Households here earn about 30% more than the Tampa median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Seminole Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,963
Population density
4,587 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,180
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,831
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,578
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,582
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(3,112)
Black11.3%(559)
Hispanic / Latino20%(993)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other5.6%(280)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,418)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(3,112)
Black11.3%(559)
Hispanic / Latino20%(993)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other5.6%(280)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,418)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
10.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida?

South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida has about 4,963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida?

The typical household in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida earns about $98,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida expensive?

In South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida, the median home is worth about $411,578, and the typical rent is about $1,582 a month.

How educated are people in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida?

About 8.1% of people in South Seminole Heights, 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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