Cross City, Florida
Cross City, Florida | |
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 Cross City city hall | |
 Location in Dixie County and the state of Florida | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Dixie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,775 |
| • Density | 934.2/sq mi (362.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 32628 |
| Area code | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-15575[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0281091[2] |
Cross City is a town in Dixie County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,728 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dixie County.[3]
Geography
Cross City is located at 29°38′7″N 83°7′29″W / 29.63528°N 83.12472°W (29.6806, -83.0897).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 1,071 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,869 | 74.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,522 | −18.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,857 | 22.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,268 | 22.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,154 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,041 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,775 | −13.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,728 | −2.6% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 1,707 | [5] | −1.2% |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,775 people, 686 households, and 478 families residing in the town. The population density was 935.6 people per square mile (360.7/km²). There were 799 housing units at an average density of 421.1 per square mile (162.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 70.48% White, 27.27% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.
There were 686 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 21.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $20,081, and the median income for a family was $28,884. Males had a median income of $26,419 versus $18,684 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,125. About 20.3% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under age 18 and 29.1% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Cross City Airport is a public-use airport located 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the central business district.
Notable person
- Nick Collins - Defensive back for the Green Bay Packers
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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