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Dixie County, Florida

Coordinates: 29°35′N 83°11′W / 29.59°N 83.19°W / 29.59; -83.19
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Dixie County
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
Named forDixieland
SeatCross City
Largest townCross City
Area
 • Total
864 sq mi (2,240 km2)
 • Land705 sq mi (1,830 km2)
 • Water159 sq mi (410 km2)  18.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16,759
 • Density24/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
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 2020 census, the population was 16,759.[1] Its county seat is Cross City.[2]

History

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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

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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

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
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%
202016,7592.1%
2023 (est.)17,465[5]4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2015[1] 2019[10]
Dixie County racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Pop 2010[12] Pop 2020[13] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 14,220 13,750 86.59% 82.05%
Black or African American (NH) 1,364 1,551 8.31% 9.25%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 63 61 0.38% 0.36%
Asian (NH) 48 58 0.29% 0.35%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0 0.01% 0.0%
Some Other Race (NH) 4 33 0.02% 0.2%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 209 618 1.27% 3.69%
Hispanic or Latino 512 688 3.12% 4.11%
Total 16,422 16,759

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,759 people, 6,233 households, and 4,320 families residing in the county.

As of the census[14] 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 (7.7 people/km2). There were 7,362 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (3.9/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

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Voter registration

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According to the Secretary of State's office, Republicans constitute the majority of registered voters in Dixie County.

Dixie County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of December 31, 2022[15]
Political Party Total Voters Percentage
Democratic 2,519 23.5%
Republican 6,306 58.8%
Independent 1,775 16.5%
Third Parties 131 1.2%
Total 10,731 100.00%

Statewide elections

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Republicans hold the majority of registered voters in the county. Democrats have not carried a majority of votes in a presidential election since 1980 (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. In 2020, the Republican nominee gained over 82% of the vote.

United States presidential election results for Dixie County, Florida[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 6,920 84.77% 1,183 14.49% 60 0.74%
2020 6,759 82.70% 1,365 16.70% 49 0.60%
2016 5,822 80.35% 1,270 17.53% 154 2.13%
2012 5,052 72.60% 1,798 25.84% 109 1.57%
2008 5,194 71.22% 1,925 26.40% 174 2.39%
2004 4,434 68.83% 1,960 30.43% 48 0.75%
2000 2,697 57.79% 1,827 39.15% 143 3.06%
1996 1,399 36.82% 1,734 45.63% 667 17.55%
1992 1,401 32.04% 1,855 42.42% 1,117 25.54%
1988 2,031 59.79% 1,366 40.21% 0 0.00%
1984 2,204 64.29% 1,224 35.71% 0 0.00%
1980 1,101 34.70% 2,010 63.35% 62 1.95%
1976 558 20.28% 2,169 78.82% 25 0.91%
1972 1,628 81.52% 367 18.38% 2 0.10%
1968 217 10.39% 325 15.57% 1,546 74.04%
1964 908 49.59% 923 50.41% 0 0.00%
1960 392 28.65% 976 71.35% 0 0.00%
1956 370 29.04% 904 70.96% 0 0.00%
1952 440 34.81% 824 65.19% 0 0.00%
1948 111 8.73% 862 67.82% 298 23.45%
1944 84 7.07% 1,104 92.93% 0 0.00%
1940 84 5.59% 1,420 94.41% 0 0.00%
1936 64 5.19% 1,170 94.81% 0 0.00%
1932 55 4.78% 1,096 95.22% 0 0.00%
1928 463 57.52% 342 42.48% 0 0.00%
1924 14 5.13% 257 94.14% 2 0.73%
Previous gubernatorial elections results
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2022 87.30% 5,394 11.90% 735 0.81% 50
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

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Library

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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 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

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Putnam Lodge, in Shamrock

Towns

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Unincorporated communities

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Transportation

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Airports

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Major highways

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See also: List of county roads in Dixie County, Florida

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[11]

References

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  1. ^ 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. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  10. ^ "QuickFacts. Florida counties". Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  11. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  12. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  13. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  15. ^ "Voter Registration – Current by County – Division of Elections – Florida Department of State". Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
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