University, Hillsborough County, Florida

University is a town located in Hillsborough County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 30,736.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.0 km² (0.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.26% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 30,736 people, 13,623 households, and 5,748 families residing in the town. The population density is 3,066.5/km² (7,941.3/mi²). There are 15,494 housing units at an average density of 1,545.8 persons/km² (4,003.2 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 51.30% White, 34.06% African American, 0.41% Native American, 3.61% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 6.37% from other races, and 4.17% from two or more races. 19.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 13,623 households out of which 24.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 18.1% are married couples living together, 18.4% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 57.8% are non-families. 41.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.12 and the average family size is 2.96.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 22.1% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 12.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females there are 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $22,090, and the median income for a family is $24,094. Males have a median income of $22,419 versus $20,219 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,417. 31.3% of the population and 24.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 39.6% are under the age of 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older.