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Oldsmar, FL
Oldsmar is a waterfront city in northern Pinellas County, positioned along the northern edge of Tampa Bay between Tampa and Tarpon Springs. Founded in 1916 by automobile pioneer Ransom E. Olds as a planned community, it retains a distinctive connection to Florida history, transportation, agriculture, and motorsports. Its bayous, parks, historic downtown, and accessible location in the Tampa Bay region make it an appealing residential and recreational community.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor recreation centers on Oldsmar’s waterfront and extensive parks. R.E. Olds Park provides bay views, picnic areas, walking space, fishing opportunities, and access for enjoying sunsets over Tampa Bay. Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve offers trails, wetlands, wildlife observation, kayaking, and quiet nature exploration. Veterans Memorial Park and other neighborhood parks add playgrounds, sports fields, and family gathering areas. Tampa Bay Downs brings thoroughbred racing and related events, while nearby Tampa Bay waters support boating, paddleboarding, and fishing. Oldsmar’s annual Oldsmar Days and Nights adds parades, car shows, carnival rides, and community entertainment.
Culinary Scene
Oldsmar’s dining scene combines casual Florida waterfront fare with familiar American, seafood, barbecue, Mexican, Italian, and Asian options. Restaurants and cafés cluster around Tampa Road, State Street, and the city’s commercial corridors, offering relaxed choices for families, boaters, and race-day visitors. Seafood is a natural local specialty, with Gulf-inspired preparations, fish, shrimp, and stone crab appearing alongside burgers and beach-style dining. The city does not have a single nationally famous food district, but its proximity to Tampa, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, and Tarpon Springs expands access to Cuban, Greek, Caribbean, and international cuisine. Local food trucks, breweries, and neighborhood gathering places contribute to an increasingly casual and varied dining culture.
Demographics
- Oldsmar has approximately 14,904 residents, with a median age of 40.8—slightly older than the U.S. median of 38.9—reflecting a mature but family-oriented suburban community.
- Median household income is $88,333, above the U.S. median of $80,734, indicating comparatively strong household earnings within the Tampa Bay region.
- The 2020 census recorded 14,898 residents, 5,969 households, and 6,283 housing units; 31.9% of households had children under 18, while 16.5% of residents were 65 or older.
Population
14,904
Growth 0.22%
Households
5,586
Growth 2.48%
Median Age
40.8
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$88,333
US Median Household Income $80,734
Education
East Lake High School
Carwise Middle School
Oldsmar Elementary School
Forest Lakes Elementary School
Entertainment
Tampa Bay Downs
R.E. Olds Park
Oldsmar Flea Market
Oldsmar Public Library
Quality of Life
Oldsmar offers a generally comfortable suburban quality of life, combining above-national-median household income with access to parks, waterways, schools, regional employment, and Tampa Bay attractions. Its compact urban setting supports convenience and community events, while the low-lying waterfront geography brings ongoing storm, flooding, and hurricane considerations.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
16%
5-19 Years
4%
20-24 Years
28%
25-44 Years
27%
45-64 Years
18%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.32%
Retail Trade
13.37%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
9.48%
Manufacturing
9.25%
Accommodation and Food Services
7.15%
Finance and Insurance
6.87%
Transportation and Warehousing
6.21%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
5.69%
Educational Services
5.68%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
5.39%
Construction
5.22%
Public Administration
2.29%
Utilities
2.22%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
2.15%
Other
4.72%