Crescent City, Florida

Crescent City, Florida
City
City of Crescent City
North Summit Street at Central Avenue
Motto:  "Life Between the Lakes"
Location in Putnam County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°26′10″N81°30′50″W / 29.43611°N 81.51389°W / 29.43611; -81.51389
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Putnam
Settled (Old Oliver Plantation)	1852 [1]
Platted (Crescent City)	1876 [1]
Incorporated (City of Crescent City)	1883 [1] [2]
Formally Incorporated (City of Crescent City)	1885 [1]
Government
• Type	Commission–Manager
•  Mayor	Michele Myers
•  Vice Mayor	H. Harry Banks
•  Commissioners	Cynthia Burton, Lisa Kane DeVitto, and William "B.J." Laurie
•  City Manager	Charles Rudd
•  City Clerk	Karen Hayes
Area [3]
• Total	2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2)
• Land	2.06 sq mi (5.35 km2)
• Water	0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,654
• Density	800.97/sq mi (309.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	32112
Area code	386
FIPS code	12-15375 [4]
GNIS feature ID	0281030 [5]
Website	http://www.crescentcity-fl.com

Crescent City is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 1,654, up from 1,577 at the 2010 census. The city is located on two lakes and is part of the Palatka, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Crescent City was first settled by non-indigenous people in 1852, and was then known as "Old Oliver Plantation" until it was platted as "Crescent City" in 1876. ^[1]

The City of Crescent City was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1883, and formally incorporated as a city two years later, in 1885. ^{[1] [2]}

A. Philip Randolph, the founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was born in Crescent City in 1889. Randolph would become a prominent civil rights leader, especially during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Randolph Street in Crescent City is named after this influential figure.

Crescent City has two listings on the National Register of Historic Places, Hubbard House and the Crescent City Historic District. ^[6]

Eagle's Nest Grove in Crescent City is the oldest continuous organic citrus grove in Florida. ^[7]

Geography

The approximate coordinates for the City of Crescent City is located in North Central Florida at 29°26′10″N81°30′50″W / 29.436191°N 81.513835°W / 29.436191; -81.513835 . ^[8]

The city is located between two lakes, Crescent Lake lies to the east of the city, and Stella Lake is located to the west. ^{[9] [10]}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), of which 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²) (14.02%) is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Crescent City has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Climate data for Crescent City, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1912–2020
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	86 (30)	90 (32)	92 (33)	97 (36)	103 (39)	108 (42)	106 (41)	105 (41)	103 (39)	97 (36)	91 (33)	85 (29)	108 (42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	80.6 (27.0)	82.8 (28.2)	85.8 (29.9)	89.3 (31.8)	93.3 (34.1)	96.0 (35.6)	96.7 (35.9)	96.5 (35.8)	93.8 (34.3)	89.3 (31.8)	85.3 (29.6)	80.8 (27.1)	98.2 (36.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	67.6 (19.8)	70.7 (21.5)	75.2 (24.0)	80.7 (27.1)	85.8 (29.9)	89.2 (31.8)	90.6 (32.6)	90.6 (32.6)	87.9 (31.1)	82.0 (27.8)	74.8 (23.8)	69.5 (20.8)	80.4 (26.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)	57.5 (14.2)	60.4 (15.8)	64.9 (18.3)	70.5 (21.4)	76.3 (24.6)	80.7 (27.1)	82.3 (27.9)	82.5 (28.1)	80.2 (26.8)	73.8 (23.2)	65.8 (18.8)	60.2 (15.7)	71.3 (21.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	47.3 (8.5)	50.2 (10.1)	54.5 (12.5)	60.4 (15.8)	66.7 (19.3)	72.1 (22.3)	74.0 (23.3)	74.4 (23.6)	72.5 (22.5)	65.6 (18.7)	56.8 (13.8)	51.0 (10.6)	62.1 (16.7)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	31.3 (−0.4)	34.9 (1.6)	39.9 (4.4)	48.3 (9.1)	57.3 (14.1)	67.0 (19.4)	70.1 (21.2)	71.0 (21.7)	66.7 (19.3)	51.4 (10.8)	41.4 (5.2)	36.0 (2.2)	29.2 (−1.6)
Record low °F (°C)	15 (−9)	19 (−7)	28 (−2)	30 (−1)	46 (8)	56 (13)	58 (14)	65 (18)	56 (13)	39 (4)	25 (−4)	14 (−10)	14 (−10)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	2.82 (72)	2.69 (68)	2.80 (71)	2.36 (60)	4.04 (103)	7.57 (192)	6.82 (173)	7.14 (181)	5.92 (150)	3.47 (88)	2.06 (52)	2.21 (56)	49.90 (1,267)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	7.0	6.3	6.0	4.9	6.9	13.4	14.2	14.4	11.5	7.6	5.6	6.5	104.3
Source: NOAA [11] [12]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	554		—
1900	352		−36.5%
1910	677		92.3%
1920	838		23.8%
1930	955		14.0%
1940	1,124		17.7%
1950	1,393		23.9%
1960	1,629		16.9%
1970	1,734		6.4%
1980	1,722		−0.7%
1990	1,859		8.0%
2000	1,776		−4.5%
2010	1,577		−11.2%
2020	1,654		4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [13]

2010 and 2020 census

Crescent City racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)

Race	Pop 2010 [14]	Pop 2020 [15]	% 2010	% 2020
White (NH)	768	764	48.70%	46.19%
Black or African American (NH)	481	467	30.50%	28.23%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)	5	2	0.32%	0.12%
Asian (NH)	6	15	0.38%	0.91%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)	11	0	0.70%	0.00%
Some other race (NH)	1	6	0.06%	0.36%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)	26	56	1.65%	3.39%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	279	344	17.69%	20.80%
Total	1,577	1,654	100.00%	100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,654 people, 745 households, and 372 families residing in the city. ^[16]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,577 people, 751 households, and 463 families residing in the city. ^[17]

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 1,776 people, 678 households, and 435 families residing in the city. The population density was 968.6 inhabitants per square mile (374.0/km²). There were 846 housing units at an average density of 461.4 per square mile (178.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 57.32% White, 34.46% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 5.74% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.53% of the population.

In 2000, there were 678 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $28,913. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $15,887 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,767. About 24.5% of families and 27.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.2% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Crescent City is governed by a mayor and a five-member city council and is a council-manager government.

As of 2024, the mayor is Michele Myers, the vice mayor is H. Harry Banks, and the commission members are Cynthia Burton, Lisa Kane DeVitto, and William "B.J." Laurie.

As of 2024, the town manager is Charles Rudd, and the town clerk is Karen Hayes.

Education

The public school within the city limits is Crescent City High School.

Library

Crescent City Library is served by the Putnam County Library System.

References

1. "Crescent City, Florida History and Information". www.spraguehouse.com.
2. "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
7. Salisbury, Susan (March 26, 2007). "More citrus growers are going organic" (PDF). The Palm Beach Post. p. 2. Retrieved March 9, 2009.^{[ dead link ‍]}
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. A Home Among the Orange Groves in Crescent City, Florida. Jacksonville, Florida: Tri-Weekly Sun. 1876. pp. 15–32.
10. https://www.census.gov/prod/2010pubs/10smadb/appendixc.pdf ^{[ bare URL PDF ]}
11. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
12. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Retrieved June 2, 2021.
13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
14. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Crescent City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
15. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Crescent City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
16. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Crescent City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
17. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Crescent City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .

External links

• Official Website for the City of Crescent City