Cross City, Florida

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Cross City, Florida
Town
Town of Cross City
Cross City city hall (cropped).JPG
Cross City Town Hall
Motto(s): 
"Biggest Little Town in Dixie"
"In God We Trust"
Dixie County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cross City Highlighted.svg
Location in Dixie County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°38′7″N83°7′29″W / 29.63528°N 83.12472°W / 29.63528; -83.12472
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Florida.svg  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)
 • Land1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,689
 • Density914.95/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 ID0281091 [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.

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Geography

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Cross City is located in North Central Florida at 29°38′7″N83°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

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
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)10.39.38.27.07.714.718.218.313.07.76.28.9129.5
Source: NOAA [7] [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930 1,071—
1940 1,86974.5%
1950 1,522−18.6%
1960 1,85722.0%
1970 2,26822.1%
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

Cross City racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
RacePop 2010 [10] Pop 2020 [11] % 2010% 2020
White (NH)1,1861,11268.63%65.84%
Black or African American (NH)46940727.14%24.10%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)4170.23%1.01%
Asian (NH)7140.41%0.83%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)000.00%0.00%
Some other race (NH)020.00%0.12%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)29891.68%5.27%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)33481.91%2.84%
Total1,7281,689

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

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

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

Education

Dixie County High School DixieCountyHS.jpg
Dixie County High School

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

Library

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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