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Population Health Data Paper
Author Name: Kristin M. Crandall
Leavitt School of Health, Western Governors University
D029: Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care
Instructor Name: Lisa Linville
Date: July 23, 2025
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Population Health Data Paper
Introduction
The selected county for this population health data paper is Hillsborough County,
located in Tampa, Florida. The overall health outcome ranking in Hillsborough County is
slightly better than the average county in Florida and slightly better than the average
county in the United States. Hillsborough County is performing above the Florida county
average in terms of community conditions and is also showing slightly better outcomes
than the national country average. When looking at the entire population health of
Hillsborough County, it is important to note its geographical location – in the Gulf of
Mexico.
Sociodemographic Profile
Figure 1
Hillsborough County, Florida.
Reference: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. (2025). Health data visual for
Hillsborough County, Florida [Image]. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.
https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/florida/hillsborough?year=2025
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Table 1: Sociodemographic Profiles for Hillsborough County, Florida and the
United States
United
Population Characteristics County
States
Population Estimates 1,459,762 341,145,670
Population Percent Change 8.3% 0.78%
Percent of Persons Under the Age of 18 21.4% 21.7%
Percent of Persons 65 Years and Over 15.3% 17.7%
Percent of Female Persons 50.7% 50.5%
Percent White Alone 69.6% 75.3%
Percent Black or African American Alone 19.9% 13.7%
Percent American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6% 1.3%
Alone
Percent Asian Alone 6% 6.4%
Percent Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific 0.3% 0.3%
Islander Alone
Percent Two or More Races 22.2% 3.1%
Percent Hispanic or Latino 30.4% 19.5%
Percent White Alone, Not Hispanic or Latino 44.3% 58.4%
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Population Health Data Paper
Author Name: Kristin M. Crandall
Leavitt School of Health, Western Governors University
D029: Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care
Instructor Name: Lisa Linville
Date: July 23, 2025
Western Governors University 1|Page
Accessibility Review Completed and Approved for Distribution and Use. [AEC0010063]
Academic Product Management [HC - Based on review completed 5/2/25.]
, ARM2: Population Health Data Paper Population Health Data Paper Template
Population Health Data Paper
Introduction
The selected county for this population health data paper is Hillsborough County,
located in Tampa, Florida. The overall health outcome ranking in Hillsborough County is
slightly better than the average county in Florida and slightly better than the average
county in the United States. Hillsborough County is performing above the Florida county
average in terms of community conditions and is also showing slightly better outcomes
than the national country average. When looking at the entire population health of
Hillsborough County, it is important to note its geographical location – in the Gulf of
Mexico.
Sociodemographic Profile
Figure 1
Hillsborough County, Florida.
Reference: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. (2025). Health data visual for
Hillsborough County, Florida [Image]. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.
https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/florida/hillsborough?year=2025
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Table 1: Sociodemographic Profiles for Hillsborough County, Florida and the
United States
United
Population Characteristics County
States
Population Estimates 1,459,762 341,145,670
Population Percent Change 8.3% 0.78%
Percent of Persons Under the Age of 18 21.4% 21.7%
Percent of Persons 65 Years and Over 15.3% 17.7%
Percent of Female Persons 50.7% 50.5%
Percent White Alone 69.6% 75.3%
Percent Black or African American Alone 19.9% 13.7%
Percent American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6% 1.3%
Alone
Percent Asian Alone 6% 6.4%
Percent Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific 0.3% 0.3%
Islander Alone
Percent Two or More Races 22.2% 3.1%
Percent Hispanic or Latino 30.4% 19.5%
Percent White Alone, Not Hispanic or Latino 44.3% 58.4%
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