Census tract · Hillsborough County
Census Tract 137.03, Hillsborough County, Florida
Census Tract 137.03, GEOID 12057013703, in Hillsborough County, Florida, entirely within Palm River-Clair Mel. 8,438 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±898); the 2020 Census counted 8,571.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,438
±898 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,571
Median household income
$80,906
±$18,229 (90% margin)
Hillsborough County: $79,540
Median home value
$319,500
±$35,326 (90% margin)
Hillsborough County: $371,500
Median gross rent
$1,518
±$238 (90% margin)
Hillsborough County: $1,667
Where is Census Tract 137.03?
Census Tract 137.03 is one of 335 census tracts in Hillsborough County, Florida. It covers 1.81 square miles of land, 4,746 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12057013703, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Palm River-Clair Mel | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 137.03: Tract 133.17 ($59,435), Tract 135.05 ($67,256), Tract 136.02 ($82,066), Tract 137.02 ($95,744) and Tract 137.06. The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 137.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 137.03's population at 8,438 (±898) in 3,692 households; the 2020 Census counted 8,571 residents and 3,559 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 137.03 | Palm River-Clair Mel |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,438 ±898 | 27,844 |
| Households | 3,692 ±407 | 10,053 |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.22 | 2.77 |
| Housing units | 3,880 ±387 | 10,749 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 137.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 137.03 is 33.8 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.1%. 15.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 137.03 | Palm River-Clair Mel |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 ±2.2 | 34.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±4.4 pts | 25.1% |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±3.4 pts | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.1% ±5.8 pts | 43.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.1% ±7.0 pts | 26.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.3% ±4.1 pts | 19.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±4.4 pts | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±5.3 pts | 4.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 15.3% ±5.3 pts | 24.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.6% ±6.4 pts | 41.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±2.8 pts | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±3.3 pts | 14.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±3.5 pts | 13.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±4.8 pts | 82.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.1% ±7.1 pts | 25.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3% ±6.8 pts | 87.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 137.03 earn?
Half of the 3,692 households in Census Tract 137.03 earn less than $80,906 a year (±$18,229), against $79,540 across Hillsborough County: 147th highest of the county's 320 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 137.03 | Palm River-Clair Mel |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,906 ±$18,229 | $71,787 |
| Mean household income | $88,342 ±$7,074 | $84,792 |
| Per capita income | $39,252 ±$4,216 | $31,732 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% ±6.3 pts | 13.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4% ±12.6 pts | 15.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±6.5 pts | 23.7% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.3 pts | 97.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±3.3 pts | 92.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 137.03?
Owners occupy 55.9% of Census Tract 137.03's occupied homes and renters 44.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $319,500 by its owner (±$35,326). The median renter pays $1,518 a month including utilities, and 54.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 137.03 | Palm River-Clair Mel |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $319,500 ±$35,326 | $271,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,518 ±$238 | $1,525 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.3% ±11.9 pts | 48.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,733 ±$229 | $1,556 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.9% ±6.9 pts | 60.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.1% ±6.9 pts | 39.5% |
| Housing units | 3,880 ±387 | 10,749 |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.0% ±8.1 pts | 61.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 7.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 37.1% ±9.7 pts | 18.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 137.03 get to work?
69.0% of Census Tract 137.03's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 137.03 | Palm River-Clair Mel |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±5.0 pts | 69.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 69.0% ±8.7 pts | 68.2% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±4.4 pts | 11.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% ±7.5 pts | 16.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.8 min ±3.8 | 30.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 137.03 compare with the other tracts in Hillsborough County?
Among Hillsborough County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 137.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hillsborough County | In Palm River-Clair Mel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 326 | 1st of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th of 333 | 1st of 7 |
| Median household income | 147th of 320 | 2nd of 7 |
| Per capita income | 164th of 327 | 1st of 7 |
| Median home value | 194th of 308 | 3rd of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 188th of 312 | 3rd of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 132nd of 227 | 3rd of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 142nd of 315 | 1st of 6 |
| Median age | 251st of 327 | 6th of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 206th of 310 | 5th of 7 |
The tracts next to it on Hillsborough County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 136.02 | 144th | $82,066±$43,352 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 122.13 | 145th | $81,900±$14,393 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 124.03 | 146th | $81,477±$19,905 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 137.03 | 147th | $80,906±$18,229 |
| Tract 137.05 | 148th | $80,855±$23,461 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 121.03 | 149th | $80,333±$24,283 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 122.10 | 150th | $79,893±$9,410 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 137.03?
Every figure for Census Tract 137.03 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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