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Tampa Heights

Florida · Tampa · 5,411 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Tampa Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,049. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $565,349. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $565,349, the poverty rate sits 114% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Tampa Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,411
Population density
4,780 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,049
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,006
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$565,349
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,621
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.3%
60.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(1,759)
Black25.3%(1,367)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(1,858)
Asian3.7%(202)
Other4.2%(225)
Diversity Score88.7%(4,799)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(1,759)
Black25.3%(1,367)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(1,858)
Asian3.7%(202)
Other4.2%(225)
Diversity Score88.7%(4,799)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Foreign born
16.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Tampa Heights, Tampa, Florida has about 5,411 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tampa Heights, Tampa, Florida earns about $64,049 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tampa Heights, Tampa, Florida expensive?

In Tampa Heights, Tampa, Florida, the median home is worth about $565,349, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.

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

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tampa Heights, Tampa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 26.7% of people in Tampa 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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