Westshore Palms
Westshore Palms is a neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 1,430. The ZIP Code serving the neighborhood is 33609. The neighborhood is close to Westshore Plaza and the Westshore Business District.
Westshore Palms | |
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  Westshore Palms Location within the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 27°56′52″N 82°30′57″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | Tampa |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,430 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 33609 |
Geography
The boundaries of Westshore Palms are Interstate 275 to the north, Lois Avenue to the east, Kennedy Blvd. to the south, and Westshore Blvd. to the west.[1]
Demographics
Source: Hillsborough County Atlas
At the 2000 census there were 1,430 people and 809 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 7,285/mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 83.0% White, 8.0% African American, 0.0% Native American, 5.0% Asian, less than 1.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.0%.[2]
Of the 809 households 8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 18% were married couples living together, 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11% were non-families. 52% of households were made up of individuals.
The age distribution was 12% under the age of 18, 20% from 18 to 34, 27% from 35 to 49, 17% from 50 to 64, and 24% 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 98 males.
The per capita income for the neighborhood was $21,160. About 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4% of those under age 18.