Cross City, Florida
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Cross City is a town and the county seat of Dixie County, Florida, United States.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> The population was 1,689 at the 2020 census.
Geography
[edit]The approximate coordinates for the Town of Cross City is located in North Central Florida at Template:Coord (29.6806, –83.0897).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Cross City has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
[edit]2010 and 2020 census
[edit]| Race | Pop 2010<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Pop 2020<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,186 | 1,112 | 68.63% | 65.84% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 469 | 407 | 27.14% | 24.10% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 17 | 0.23% | 1.01% |
| Asian (NH) | 7 | 14 | 0.41% | 0.83% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.12% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 29 | 89 | 1.68% | 5.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33 | 48 | 1.91% | 2.84% |
| Total | 1,728 | 1,689 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,689 people, 1,064 households, and 701 families residing in the town.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,728 people, 448 households, and 287 families residing in the town.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2000 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 1,775 people, 686 households, and 478 families residing in the town. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 799 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.
In 2000, 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 2000, 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.
In 2000, 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
[edit]Cross City Airport is a public-use airport, located Template:Convert east of the central business district.
Education
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Residents are served by Dixie District Schools. The public schools serving Cross City are:
- Dixie County High School<ref>Home Template:Webarchive. Dixie County High School. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.</ref>
- Ruth Rains Middle School<ref>Home Template:Webarchive. Ruth Rains Middle School. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.</ref>
- James Anderson Elementary School<ref>Home Template:Webarchive. Anderson Elementary School. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.</ref>
Library
[edit]Dixie County Public Library is in Cross City.<ref>"Library." Dixie County, Florida. Retrieved on February 2, 2017. "16328 SE 19 HWY Cross City, FL 32628"</ref> It is a part of the Three Rivers Regional Library System.<ref>Home. Three Rivers Regional Library System. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.</ref>
Notable people
[edit]- Nick Collins, defensive back NFL football player for the Green Bay Packers
- Duke Dawson, defensive back NFL football player for the Denver Broncos
- Eugene McDowell, professional NBA basketball player
References
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