Cross City, Florida

Town in Florida, United States

Cross City, Florida

Town

Town of Cross City

Cross City Town Hall

Motto(s):

"Biggest Little Town in Dixie"
"In God We Trust"

Location in Dixie County and the state of Florida

Coordinates: 29°38′7″N 83°7′29″W﻿ / ﻿29.63528°N 83.12472°W﻿ / 29.63528; -83.12472
Country|  United States
State|  Florida
County|  Dixie
Incorporated| 1924[1]
Government

• Type| Council-Manager
• Mayor| Kenneth "Tank" Lee
• Vice Mayor| Jerry "Ryan" Fulford
• Councilmembers| Kirk Marhefka,
Angela Carter, and
Charlie Heidelburg Jr.
• Town Manager| John Driggers
• Town Clerk| Heather Bellot
Area

[2]

• Total

| 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2)
• Land| 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2)
• Water| 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation

| 39 ft (12 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 1,689
• Density| 914.95/sq mi (353.23/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code|

32628

Area code| 352
FIPS code| 12-15575[3]
GNIS feature ID| 0281091[4]
Website| www.townofcrosscity.com

Cross City is a town and the county seat of Dixie County, Florida, United States.[5] The population was 1,689 at the 2020 census.

## Geography

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The approximate coordinates for the Town of Cross City is located in North Central Florida at 29°38′7″N 83°7′29″W﻿ / ﻿29.63528°N 83.12472°W﻿ / 29.63528; -83.12472 (29.6806, –83.0897).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.

## Climate

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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).

Climate data for Cross City 1 E, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948-present

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Record high °F (°C)  | 88
(31)  | 87
(31)  | 96
(36)  | 95
(35)  | 101
(38)  | 103
(39)  | 101
(38)  | 100
(38)  | 100
(38)  | 96
(36)  | 91
(33)  | 85
(29)  | 103
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C)  | 79.6
(26.4)  | 80.8
(27.1)  | 84.1
(28.9)  | 87.5
(30.8)  | 92.5
(33.6)  | 95.7
(35.4)  | 96.2
(35.7)  | 95.5
(35.3)  | 93.1
(33.9)  | 89.3
(31.8)  | 84.5
(29.2)  | 80.6
(27.0)  | 97.4
(36.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)  | 65.9
(18.8)  | 69.6
(20.9)  | 75.2
(24.0)  | 80.2
(26.8)  | 86.7
(30.4)  | 89.6
(32.0)  | 90.7
(32.6)  | 90.6
(32.6)  | 88.3
(31.3)  | 82.4
(28.0)  | 73.9
(23.3)  | 68.5
(20.3)  | 80.1
(26.7)
Daily mean °F (°C)  | 52.7
(11.5)  | 56.3
(13.5)  | 61.4
(16.3)  | 66.8
(19.3)  | 74.0
(23.3)  | 79.2
(26.2)  | 81.1
(27.3)  | 81.2
(27.3)  | 78.5
(25.8)  | 70.6
(21.4)  | 61.1
(16.2)  | 55.7
(13.2)  | 68.2
(20.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)  | 39.5
(4.2)  | 43.0
(6.1)  | 47.6
(8.7)  | 53.4
(11.9)  | 61.3
(16.3)  | 68.8
(20.4)  | 71.5
(21.9)  | 71.8
(22.1)  | 68.7
(20.4)  | 58.7
(14.8)  | 48.3
(9.1)  | 42.8
(6.0)  | 56.3
(13.5)
Mean minimum °F (°C)  | 23.3
(−4.8)  | 26.3
(−3.2)  | 31.2
(−0.4)  | 39.4
(4.1)  | 47.9
(8.8)  | 61.1
(16.2)  | 67.1
(19.5)  | 67.4
(19.7)  | 59.6
(15.3)  | 43.1
(6.2)  | 30.8
(−0.7)  | 27.1
(−2.7)  | 21.6
(−5.8)
Record low °F (°C)  | 10
(−12)  | 16
(−9)  | 20
(−7)  | 30
(−1)  | 35
(2)  | 40
(4)  | 57
(14)  | 57
(14)  | 40
(4)  | 30
(−1)  | 15
(−9)  | 12
(−11)  | 10
(−12)
Average precipitation inches (mm)  | 4.01
(102)  | 3.39
(86)  | 4.47
(114)  | 3.25
(83)  | 3.03
(77)  | 7.15
(182)  | 8.37
(213)  | 9.41
(239)  | 6.24
(158)  | 2.70
(69)  | 1.81
(46)  | 4.04
(103)  | 57.87
(1,470)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.3  | 9.3  | 8.2  | 7.0  | 7.7  | 14.7  | 18.2  | 18.3  | 13.0  | 7.7  | 6.2  | 8.9  | 129.5
Source: NOAA[7][8]

## Demographics

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Historical population 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%
2020| 1,689| | −2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

### 2010 and 2020 census

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Cross City racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race  | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 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.[12]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,728 people, 448 households, and 287 families residing in the town.[13]

### 2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,775 people, 686 households, and 478 families residing in the town. The population density was 935.6 inhabitants per square mile (361.2/km2). There were 799 housing units at an average density of 421.1 per square mile (162.6/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.

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

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Cross City Airport is a public-use airport, located 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the central business district.

## Education

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Dixie County High School

Residents are served by Dixie District Schools. The public schools serving Cross City are:

* Dixie County High School[14]
* Ruth Rains Middle School[15]
* James Anderson Elementary School[16]

### Library

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Dixie County Public Library is in Cross City.[17] It is a part of the Three Rivers Regional Library System.[18]

## Notable people

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* 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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1. ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
8. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Cross City town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
11. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Cross City town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
12. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Cross City town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Cross City town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ Home Archived February 3, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Dixie County High School. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.
15. ^ Home Archived February 3, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Ruth Rains Middle School. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.
16. ^ Home Archived February 3, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Anderson Elementary School. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.
17. ^ "Library." Dixie County, Florida. Retrieved on February 2, 2017. "16328 SE 19 HWY Cross City, FL 32628"
18. ^ Home. Three Rivers Regional Library System. Retrieved on February 2, 2017.

## External links

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* Official Website for the Town of Cross City

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