Ballast Point (Tampa)

Ballast Point
—  Neighborhood  —
The pier in Ballast Point Park
Ballast Point Location within the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°53′21.27″N 82°28′50.66″W
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Hillsborough
City	Tampa
Area
• Total	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km2)
Population (2000)
• Total	17,186
• Density	4,500/sq mi (1,800/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes
Area code(s)	813
FIPS code
GNIS feature ID

Ballast Point is the name of a neighborhood and a public park located in Tampa, Florida along Tampa Bay. As of the 2000 census, the district had a total population of 17,186. Its park was previously called Jules Verne Park before its name change to Ballast Point Park. Recent renovations in 2006 have a new playground and walks. A pier restoration was recently completed.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the district has a total area of 3.8 mi². 3.8 mi² of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,361 people and 2,494 households in the district. The population density is 4,579 per square mile. The racial makeup of the district is 81% White, 7% Black or African American, 0% Native American, 3% Asian and Pacific Islander, and 2% from two or more races. 8% 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.

9% of all households had a female householder with no husband present. The per capita income for the neighborhood was $34,200. About 10% of the population were below the poverty line.

Gallery

Historical marker for Ballast point Park

The new playground

External links

• Ballast Point Neighborhood
• Ballast Point Neighborhood Watch
• Ballast Point Neighborhood Association
• Ballast Point Park Article
• Ballast Point Park
• Ballast Point Park on Google Maps
• Florida Memory Project photos of old Ballast Point