Dixie County, Florida

County in Florida, United States

County in Florida

Dixie County

County

Dixie County Courthouse

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Location within the U.S. state of 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
Founded| April 25, 1921
Named after| Dixieland
Seat| Cross City
Largest town| Cross City
Area

• Total

| 864 sq mi (2,240 km2)
• Land| 705 sq mi (1,830 km2)
• Water| 159 sq mi (410 km2)  18.4%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 16,759

• Estimate

(2023)

| 17,465
• Density| 19/sq mi (7.5/km2)
Time zone| UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district| 3rd
Website| dixie.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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* Taylor County – northwest
* Lafayette County – north
* Gilchrist County – east
* Levy County – southeast

### National protected area

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* Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge (part)

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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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%
2020| 16,759| | 2.1%
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

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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 | 100% | 100%
A map of racial demographics in Dixie County, Florida by census tract

Legend

* Non-Hispanic White

60–70%

80–90%

>90%

### 2020 Census

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The 2020 United States census counted 16,759 people, 6,248 households, and 3,905 families in Dixie County, Florida.[14][15] The population density was 23.8 per square mile (9.2/km2). There were 9,276 housing units at an average density of 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km2).[15][16] The racial makeup was 83.88% (14,057) white or European American (82.05% non-Hispanic white), 9.37% (1,571) black or African-American, 0.36% (61) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.38% (64) Asian, 0.02% (4) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.28% (214) from other races, and 4.7% (788) from two or more races.[17] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.11% (688) of the population.[18]

Of the 6,248 households, 24.7% had children under the age of 18; 43.3% were married couples living together; 25.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.9% of households consisted of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.[19] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.2% of the population.[20]

18.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.8 males.[15] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 77.3 males.[15]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,674 (with a margin of error of +/- $1,917). The median family income was $47,188 (+/- $8,669).[21] Males had a median income of $32,985 (+/- $2,117) versus $21,214 (+/- $3,480) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,358 (+/- $5,285).[22] Approximately, 11.9% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those ages 65 or over.[23][24]

### 2000 Census

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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[25]

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[26][27] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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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

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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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* City of Hawkinsville – sunken steamboat in the Suwannee River near Old Town, one of the Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserves.
* Old Town Elementary School, now the Dixie County Cultural Center.
* Old Town Methodist Church built in 1890 located behind the 1983 church building.
* Putnam Lodge in Cross City, Florida built by the Putnam Lumber Company for its nearby lumber town of Shamrock

## 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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* Cross City
* Horseshoe Beach

### Unincorporated communities

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* Clara (partly in Taylor County)
* Eugene
* Hines
* Jena
* Jonesboro
* Old Town
* Shamrock
* Shired Island
* Suwannee
* Yellow Jacket

## Transportation

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### Airports

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* Dixie County Airport

### Major highways

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

US 19 / US 98 / US 27 Alt. (SR 55), are the main US highways throughout Dixie County, running southeast to northwest from the bridge over the Suwannee River at the Levy-Gilchrist county line to the bridge over the Steinhatchee River at the Taylor County line. US Routes 98 and 27 Alternate overlap US 19 throughout the county.
* SR 51 passes through a short sliver of Dixie County in western Taylor County between Taylor and Lafayette Counties, but has no major intersections.
* SR 349 / CR 349 runs south to north from US 19-98-Alt. 27 in Old Town along the eastern end of the county, eventually crossing the border into Lafayette County. A county extension runs south toward Yellow Jacket and Suwannee.

## See also

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Dixie County, Florida

## 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. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
15. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: Profile of General Populations and Housing Characteristics". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
16. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: Households and Families". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: Educational Attainment". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: Median Income in the Past 12 Months (In 2020 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: Earnings in the Past 12 Months (In 2020 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
23. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
24. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months o9f Families". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
25. ^ "Voter Registration – Current by County – Division of Elections – Florida Department of State". Retrieved February 12, 2023.
26. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
27. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved June 22, 2025.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dixie County, Florida.

* HardisonInk.com, Online daily news website for Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties.
* Dixie County Advocate, local newspaper available in full-text for free from the Florida Digital Newspaper Library
* Dixie County Times, A recently started local newspaper managed by the former editor of the Dixie County Advocate.
* WZCC-AM 1240, Cross City's Community Radio Station.

### Government links/Constitutional offices

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* Dixie County Board of County Commissioners
* Dixie County Supervisor of Elections
* Dixie County Property Appraiser
* Dixie County Sheriff's Office
* Dixie County Tax Collector

#### Special districts

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* Dixie County Schools Archived May 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
* Suwannee River Water Management District

#### Judicial branch

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* Dixie County Clerk of Courts
* Public Defender, 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida serving Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties
* Office of the State Attorney, 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida
* Circuit and County Court for the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Florida

### Tourism links

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* Dixie County Tourist Development Council
* Dixie County Chamber of Commerce

Places adjacent to Dixie County, Florida

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County seat: Cross City

Towns|

* Cross City
* Horseshoe Beach

Unincorporated
communities|

* Eugene
* Jena
* Old Town
* Shamrock
* Suwannee

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