Dixie County, Florida

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Dixie County, Florida
Dixie County Courthouse, Cross City.JPG
Dixie County Courthouse
Seal of Dixie County, Florida
Seal
Map of Florida highlighting Dixie County
Location in the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location in the U.S.
Founded 25 April 1921
Seat Cross City
Largest town Cross City
Area
 • Total 864 sq mi (2,238 km2)
 • Land 705 sq mi (1,826 km2)
 • Water 159 sq mi (412 km2), 18.4%
Population
 • (2010) 16,422
 • Density 23/sq mi (9/km²)
Congressional district 3rd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website dixie.fl.gov

Dixie County is a county located in 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. "Dixie" is a common nickname for the southern United States.

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.[3]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1930 6,419 —
1940 7,018 9.3%
1950 3,928 −44.0%
1960 4,479 14.0%
1970 5,480 22.3%
1980 7,751 41.4%
1990 10,585 36.6%
2000 13,827 30.6%
2010 16,422 18.8%
Est. 2014 15,907 [4] −3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[9] 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.

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 majority among registered voters in Dixie County.

Dixie County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of September 30, 2015[10]
Political Party Total Voters Percentage
  Democratic 5,248 55.05%
  Republican 2,821 29.59%
  Independent 1,210 12.69%
  Third Parties 254 2.66%
Total 9,533 100.00%

Statewide Elections

Previous Presidential Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2012 72.60% 5,052 25.84% 1,798 1.56% 109
2008 71.22% 5,194 26.40% 1,925 2.38% 174
2004 68.83% 4,434 30.43% 1,960 0.74% 48
2000 57.79% 2,697 39.15% 1,827 3.06% 143
1996 36.84% 1,398 45.61% 1,731 17.55% 666
1992 32.04% 1,401 42.42% 1,855 25.54% 1,117
Previous Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
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 Dixie County Library 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, Cross City, FL 32628. The branch is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. The current library director is Cindy Bellot.

Communities

Putnam Lodge, in Shamrock

Towns

Unincorporated communities

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Transportation

Airports

See also

References

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External links

Government links/Constitutional offices

Special districts

Judicial branch

Tourism links

 Taylor County Lafayette County
Gilchrist County
  Dixie County, Florida  
Gulf of Mexico Levy County

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