Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida
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Palm River-Clair Mel is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Hillsborough County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 17,589.
Geography
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Location of Palm River-Clair Mel, Florida
Palm River-Clair Mel is located at 27°55'41" North, 82°22'44" West (27.928150, -82.378900)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 30.3 km² (11.7 mi²). 30.3 km² (11.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 17,589 people, 6,034 households, and 4,537 families residing in the community. The population density is 579.9/km² (1,502.6/mi²). There are 6,502 housing units at an average density of 214.4/km² (555.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 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. 22.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,034 households out of which 38.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% are married couples living together, 21.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% are non-families. 19.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.91 and the average family size is 3.33.
In the community the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the community is $35,380, and the median income for a family is $38,035. Males have a median income of $27,796 versus $22,973 for females. The per capita income for the community is $14,593. 17.4% of the population and 14.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.