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Ridgewood Park (Tampa)

Coordinates: 27°57′52″N 82°28′14″W / 27.96444°N 82.47056°W / 27.96444; -82.47056
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Ridgewood Park
Ridgewood Park is located in Florida
Ridgewood Park
Ridgewood Park
Location within the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°57′52″N 82°28′14″W / 27.96444°N 82.47056°W / 27.96444; -82.47056
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHillsborough
CityTampa
Population
 (2000)
 • Total379
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33602

Ridgewood Park is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 379. The ZIP Code serving the area is 33602.[1]

Geography

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Ridgewood Park's boundaries are North Boulevard to the east, Columbus Boulevard to the north, and the Hillsborough River to the south and west.[1]

Demographics

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Source: Hillsborough County Atlas

At the 2000 census, there were 379 people and 181 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 2,935/mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 53.0% White, 44.0% African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were about 7.0%.[2]

Of the 181 households, 19% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 43% were married couples living together; 10% had a female householder with no husband present; and 8% were non-families. 30% of households were made up of individuals.

The age distribution was 13% under the age of 18, 23% from 18 to 34, 26% from 35 to 49, 14% from 50 to 64, and 25% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 101 males.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $24,798. About 6% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Education

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Ridgewood Park is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, which serves the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County. Madison Middle School is located within the neighborhood.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Hillsborough Community Atlas : Ridgewood Park Homeowners Association : General Information
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Ridgewood Park schools; public and private
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