Ballast Point (Tampa), Florida
Posted by: sfwife
N 27° 53.378 W 082° 28.908
17R E 354148 N 3085858
Point in Tampa on Tampa Bay.
Waymark Code: WM21G1
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2007
Views: 39
Ballast Point is a neighborhood and district located in Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the district had a total population of 17,186. Its park was previously called Jules Verne Park before it's name change to Ballast Point Park. Recent renovations in 2006 have a new playground and walks. A pier restoration was recently completed.
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 17,186 people, 7,835 households, and 8,242 housing units in the district. The population density is 1,891.0/km² (4,898.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the district is 85.00% White, 6.50% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 3.40% Asian and Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 2.80% from two or more races. 9.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In the district the population is spread out with 6.1% under 5 years; 6% 5 to 9 years; 10.6% 10 to 19 years; 31.9% 20 to 39 years; 29.4% 40 to 59 years; 12.8% 60 to 79 years; and 3.1% 80 Years and Over. For every 100 females, there are 98 males.
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