Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida
Encyclopedia
Riverview is an unincorporated census-designated place
in Hillsborough County, Florida
, United States. It is located near Brandon
. The population was 71,050 at the 2010 census.
Many of Tampa Bay's radio and television stations broadcast from an antenna farm
in the Riverview area, on Boyette Road, southeast of town.
's south shore. It was known as Peru (prounounced Pe-Roo) because Peru was an Indian name for straight part of the river. The Peruvian Mining Company, which mined phosphate from the Alafia took its name from the settlement of Peru. The term Alafia is translated as "River of Fire" due to the phosphorus on the early riverbottom glowing at night. The area's first school was built in 1893, inside the Peru Baptist Church. The area called Riverview began to be populated on the north side of the river. The two communities were connected by a river ferry. Soon after a bridge was constructed from sections of a bridge that once spanned the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. The Post Office periodically was moved from the Riverview side to the Peru side of the river and back, causing much distress. The Riverview name eventually came into usage in the early 1940s by the post office to relieve just such confusion with the mail. Peru has disappeared from all but the earliest maps, much to pioneer families' dismay. Some of Peru's or Riverview's settlers include the Barnes, Bourgees, Boyettes, Buzbees, Hackneys, Hartleys, Mansfields, Moodys, Scotts, Thompsons, Whitts, and the Yeomans. The area founded by the Boyette family is now Boyette, Florida
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the community has a total area of 24.4 km² (9.4 mi²). 23.7 km² (9.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (3.08%) is water. Riverview is a suburb south of Tampa
, east of Gibsonton, Florida
and north of Ruskin
.
of 2000, there were 12,035 people, 4,434 households, and 3,400 families residing in the community. The population density was 508.4/km² (1,316.1/mi²). There were 4,800 housing units at an average density of 202.8/km² (524.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 63.81% White, 32.33% African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.98% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.02% of the population.
There were 4,434 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the community the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $51,016, and the median income for a family was $58,417. Males had a median income of $40,297 versus $28,036 for females. The per capita income
for the community was $23,302. 6.8% of the population and 4.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.1% are under the age of 18 and 4.4% are 65 or older.
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, Florida
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...
, United States. It is located near Brandon
Brandon, Florida
Brandon is a census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 103,483.-Founding:...
. The population was 71,050 at the 2010 census.
Many of Tampa Bay's radio and television stations broadcast from an antenna farm
Antenna farm
Antenna farm or satellite dish farm or just dish farm are terms used to describe an area dedicated to television or radio telecommunications transmitting or receiving antenna equipment, such as C, Ku or Ka band satellite dish antennas, UHF/VHF/AM/FM transmitter towers or mobile cell towers.In...
in the Riverview area, on Boyette Road, southeast of town.
History
Riverview (originally called Peru) was founded in 1856 on the Alafia RiverAlafia River
The Alafia River is long, with a watershed of in Hillsborough County flowing into Tampa Bay. The watershed contains ten named lakes and ponds, and 29 named rivers, streams and canals. During the rainy season, excess water is pumped to the new C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir, which opened in...
's south shore. It was known as Peru (prounounced Pe-Roo) because Peru was an Indian name for straight part of the river. The Peruvian Mining Company, which mined phosphate from the Alafia took its name from the settlement of Peru. The term Alafia is translated as "River of Fire" due to the phosphorus on the early riverbottom glowing at night. The area's first school was built in 1893, inside the Peru Baptist Church. The area called Riverview began to be populated on the north side of the river. The two communities were connected by a river ferry. Soon after a bridge was constructed from sections of a bridge that once spanned the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. The Post Office periodically was moved from the Riverview side to the Peru side of the river and back, causing much distress. The Riverview name eventually came into usage in the early 1940s by the post office to relieve just such confusion with the mail. Peru has disappeared from all but the earliest maps, much to pioneer families' dismay. Some of Peru's or Riverview's settlers include the Barnes, Bourgees, Boyettes, Buzbees, Hackneys, Hartleys, Mansfields, Moodys, Scotts, Thompsons, Whitts, and the Yeomans. The area founded by the Boyette family is now Boyette, Florida
Boyette, Florida
Boyette is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,895 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Boyette is located at ....
.
Geography
Riverview is located at 27°52′25"N 82°19′12"W (27.873478, -82.320050).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the community has a total area of 24.4 km² (9.4 mi²). 23.7 km² (9.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (3.08%) is water. Riverview is a suburb south of Tampa
Tâmpa
Tâmpa may refer to several villages in Romania:* Tâmpa, a village in Băcia Commune, Hunedoara County* Tâmpa, a village in Miercurea Nirajului, Mureş County* Tâmpa, a mountain in Braşov city...
, east of Gibsonton, Florida
Gibsonton, Florida
Gibsonton is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,234 at the 2010 census....
and north of Ruskin
Ruskin, Florida
Ruskin is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 17,208 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Ruskin is located at ....
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 12,035 people, 4,434 households, and 3,400 families residing in the community. The population density was 508.4/km² (1,316.1/mi²). There were 4,800 housing units at an average density of 202.8/km² (524.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 63.81% White, 32.33% African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.98% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.02% of the population.
There were 4,434 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the community the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $51,016, and the median income for a family was $58,417. Males had a median income of $40,297 versus $28,036 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 $23,302. 6.8% of the population and 4.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.1% are under the age of 18 and 4.4% are 65 or older.
Education
- Riverview High SchoolRiverview High School (Riverview, Florida)Riverview High School is a high school in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida, U.S.A. operated by the Hillsborough County Public Schools.nty, Florida|Riverview]], Florida to be the location of a high school...
- Spoto High SchoolSpoto High SchoolSpoto High School is a public school located in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida. It opened in August 2006, with the main purpose of the school to relieve overcrowding at Riverview High School also located in Riverview, Florida and East Bay High School in Gibsonton, Florida. It also pulled...