Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida
Encyclopedia
Palm River-Clair Mel is an unincorporated census-designated place
in Hillsborough County
, Florida
, United States
. The population was 17,589 at the 2000 census. The census area includes separate unincorporated
communities of Clair-Mel City
and Palm River.
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the community has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 17,589 people, 6,034 households, and 4,537 families residing in the community. The population density
was 1,502.6 people per square mile (579.9/km²). There were 6,502 housing units at an average density of 555.5/sq mi (214.4/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 54.33% White, 34.61% African American, 0.53% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 6.13% from other races
, and 3.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.50% of the population.
There were 6,034 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples
living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the community the population was spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $35,380, and the median income for a family was $38,035. Males had a median income of $27,796 versus $22,973 for females. The per capita income
for the community was $14,593. About 14.9% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 17,589 at the 2000 census. The census area includes separate unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
communities of Clair-Mel City
Clair-Mel City, Florida
Clair-Mel City is an unincorporated community located in Hillsborough County, Florida.- Situation :The community is combined with Palm River to form the Census Designated Place of Palm River-Clair Mel.- Population :...
and Palm River.
Geography
Palm River-Clair Mel is located at 27°55′41"N 82°22′44"W (27.928150, -82.378900); or about 4 miles SE of TampaTampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the community has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 17,589 people, 6,034 households, and 4,537 families residing in the community. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,502.6 people per square mile (579.9/km²). There were 6,502 housing units at an average density of 555.5/sq mi (214.4/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 54.33% White, 34.61% African American, 0.53% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 6.13% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 3.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.50% of the population.
There were 6,034 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the community the population was spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $35,380, and the median income for a family was $38,035. Males had a median income of $27,796 versus $22,973 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the community was $14,593. About 14.9% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.