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Tampa-Bay.us

From Wikipedia:
Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the western coast of Florida, made up of Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, and New Tampa Bay. It is bounded by Manatee County on the south, Pinellas County on the west, and Hillsborough County on the east. Three prominent cities are located along the shores of the bay, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge crosses the mouth of Tampa Bay.

Population

In 2005, the Tampa Bay Region had a population of about 4 million, or 22.5% of the state’s total.

Labor Force and Employment

In 2005, the Tampa Bay Region had a labor force of nearly 1.93 million, or about 22% of the state’s labor force.

In 2005, the Tampa Bay Region’s unemployment rate of 3.7% was lower than the state and national averages.

Income

The Tampa Bay Region had a total personal income of nearly $124.1 billion in 2004.

The Tampa Bay Region’s 2004 per capita income of $31,875 is higher than the state average, but below that of the nation.

International Trade and Investment

There were 163 foreign-affiliated companies in the Tampa Bay Region in 2006.

High Tech Capacity

The Tampa Bay Region reported 3,449 patents from 2000 to 2005. This accounted for about 19% of the state’s patent activity over the same time period.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in the Tampa Bay Region is slightly less than the national average.

In 2006, The Tampa Bay Region’s median home price of $236,833 was about 5% lower than the state average and about 7% higher than the national average.

Thanks to eFlorida

[Tom K.]

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