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Population: 2,450M
Tampa has long been one of Florida's leading destinations for both tourism and business alike. The area is home to many of the country's leading businesses, attractions. There are over 2 million residents enjoying sunny skies, cool breezes and comfortable temperatures year-round. Once perceived as a city filled with retirees, that couldn't be further from the truth today. The area is packed with cultural events and social activities for people of every age group and walk of life. More than 29% of the population has attended college or has a degree. Crime has been on the decline for Tampa, dropping by 3.4% from 2002 to 2003. From toddler to senior, everyone in this city is having fun.
The key industries located in and around Tampa are: Education; healthcare, social services, retail trade, professional services, Government.
HIGHLIGHTED EMPLOYERS: Hillsborough County School District; Verizon Communications; Hillsborough County Government; MacDill AFB; University of South Florida; Tampa International Airport; St. Joseph's Hospital/Bay Care Health Systems; JP Morgan Chase; Publix Food Centers; City of Tampa; U.S. Postal Service;Bank of America; Citigroup; Kash 'N' Karry Food Stores; Busch Gardens; Capital One; Florida Publishing Group-Tampa; H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center; Time Customer Services; USAA Insurance Company; Delta Air Lines Reservation Center; Continental Air Lines Reservation Center; Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL Unemployment Rate:
|
Month |
Year |
Unemployment Rate |
|
January |
1994 |
6.2% |
|
January |
1999 |
3.1% |
|
March |
2008 |
4.9% |
Web Link http://www.tampagov.net/
Demographics
Median Age 34
84% White
10% Black
10% Hispanic
2% Asian
.30% Native American
48% Male
52% Female
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