With 4,963 people, South Seminole Heights is a neighborhood in Tampa. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. There are 4,587 people per square mile. Households here earn about 30% more than in Tampa as a whole. Poverty is uncommon here, at 8.1% of people here. Households take in $98,180 a year at the median, 19% more than the country as a whole. 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
Land area
1.08 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(3,112)
Black11.3%(559)
Hispanic / Latino20%(993)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other5.6%(280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(3,112)
Black11.3%(559)
Hispanic / Latino20%(993)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other5.6%(280)
Diversity Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
