Dixie County, Florida

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Dixie County
U.S. county
Dixie County Courthouse
Dixie County Courthouse
Official seal of Dixie County
Seal
Map of Florida highlighting Dixie County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°35′N 83°11′W / 29.59°N 83.19°W / 29.59; -83.19
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedApril 25, 1921
SeatCross City
Largest townCross City
Area
 • Total864 sq mi (2,240 km2)
 • Land705 sq mi (1,830 km2)
 • Water159 sq mi (410 km2)  18.4%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
16,826
 • Density24/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitedixie.fl.gov

Dixie County is a county located in the Big Bend region of the northern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,422.[1] Its county seat is Cross City.[2]

History[]

Dixie County was created in 1921 from the southern portion of Lafayette County and named for "Dixie", the common nickname for the southern United States.[3]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 864 square miles (2,240 km2), of which 705 square miles (1,830 km2) is land and 159 square miles (410 km2) (18.4%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19306,419—
19407,0189.3%
19503,928−44.0%
19604,47914.0%
19705,48022.3%
19807,75141.4%
199010,58536.6%
200013,82730.6%
201016,42218.8%
2019 (est.)16,8262.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2015[1] 2019[9]

As of the census[10] of 2008, there were 14,957 people. In 2000 there were an estimated 5,205 households and 3,659 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 7,362 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.80% White, 8.98% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In terms of ancestry, 39.7% were English, 15.2% were Irish, 14.7% were American, and 5.2% were German.

There were 5,205 households, out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.90% were married couples living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.10% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 113.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,082, and the median income for a family was $31,157. Males had a median income of $26,694 versus $17,863 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,559. About 14.50% of families and 19.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.90% of those under age 18 and 16.10% of those age 65 or over.

Politics[]

Voter registration[]

According to the Secretary of State's office, Democrats maintain a plurality among registered voters in Dixie County.

Dixie County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of December 31, 2016[11]
Political Party Total Voters Percentage
Democratic 4,711 47.33%
Republican 3,685 37.02%
Independent 1,326 13.32%
Third Parties 231 2.32%
Total 9,953 100.00%

Statewide elections[]

Democrats hold a plurality of registered voters in the county, but have not carried a majority of votes in a Presidential election since before 1992 (and last carried a plurality in 1996), nor have they carried a majority in a gubernatorial election since 1994. The county has rapidly and steadily shifted Republican since the 1990s; by 2016, the Republican candidate earned over 80% of the vote in the Presidential election.

Presidential elections results
Previous gubernatorial elections results
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2018 80.38% 4,663 17.38% 1,008 2.23% 130
2014 62.41% 3,345 30.91% 1,657 6.68% 358
2010 53.64% 2,810 39.28% 2,058 7.08% 371
2006 52.69% 2,651 41.92% 2,109 5.39% 271
2002 56.03% 2,273 42.45% 1,722 1.53% 62
1998 60.44% 1,855 39.39% 1,209 0.16% 5
1994 49.66% 1,981 50.21% 2,003 0.13% 5

Points of interest[]

Library[]

The is part of the Three Rivers Regional Library System, which also serves Gilchrist, Lafayette, and Taylor counties. It is located at 16328 SE 19th Highway in Cross City, Florida. The branch is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The current library director is Cindy Bellot.

Communities[]

Putnam Lodge, in Shamrock

Towns[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Transportation[]

Airports[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Mayo, Nathan (1925). The Fifth Census of the State of Florida. Florida Department of Agriculture.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  9. ^ "QuickFacts. Florida counties". Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.

External links[]

Government links/Constitutional offices[]

Special districts[]

Judicial branch[]

Tourism links[]

Coordinates: 29°35′N 83°11′W / 29.59°N 83.19°W / 29.59; -83.19

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