Northeast Community

Northeast Community boundaries are roughly the Hillsborough River to the north, 40th Street to the west, Hillsborough Avenue to the south and Del Rio to the east.

Source: Hillsborough County Atlas

At the 2010 census there were 1,663 people and 613 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 5,195/mi². The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 15% White, 78% African American, 0% Native American, 2% Asian, 4% from other races, and 5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12%.[1]

Of the 613 households 33% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26% were married couples living together, 35% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7% were non-families. 25% of households were made up of individuals.

The age distribution was 30% under the age of 18, 24% from 18 to 34, 19% from 35 to 49, 18% from 50 to 64, and 11% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males.

The per capita income for the neighborhood was $12,716. About 31% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

The community is served primarily by two HARTline bus lines:

• Line 5 - Downtown Tampa to U.A.T.C. (via 40th Street)
• Line 34 - Netpark to Hanley/Waters Plaza (via Hillsborough Avenue)

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