Calhoun County, Florida
Calhoun County, Florida | |
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Calhoun County Courthouse in Blountstown | |
Location in the U.S. state of Florida | |
Florida's location in the U.S. | |
Founded | January 26, 1838 |
Named for | John C. Calhoun |
Seat | Blountstown |
Largest city | Blountstown |
Area | |
• Total | 574 sq mi (1,487 km2) |
• Land | 567 sq mi (1,469 km2) |
• Water | 7.0 sq mi (18 km2), 1.22 % |
Population (est.) | |
• (2015) | 14,462 |
• Density | 26/sq mi (10/km²) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website |
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Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,625,[1] making it the fifth-least populous county in Florida. Its county seat is Blountstown.[2]
History
Calhoun County was created in 1838. It was named for John C. Calhoun, member of the United States Senate from South Carolina and the seventh U.S. vice president, serving under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.[3] Typical in the Florida Panhandle, a majority of Calhoun County's residents remain much more attached to Southern culture and lifestyle habits than is common in the Central and Southern regions of the state, and the area holds much more in common with states such as Alabama, Georgia, or Mississippi than with much of Florida.
In 1930 a "federal agent" shot the County Sheriff.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 574 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 567 square miles (1,470 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) (1.2%) is water.[5] The county is bounded on the east by the Apalachicola River and is bisected by the Chipola River, site of Look and Tremble.
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County, Florida - north
- Gadsden County, Florida - northeast (EST)
- Liberty County, Florida - east (EST)
- Gulf County, Florida - south (northern part of the county is in the EST)
- Bay County, Florida - west
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1840 | 1,142 | — | |
1850 | 1,377 | 20.6% | |
1860 | 1,446 | 5.0% | |
1870 | 998 | −31.0% | |
1880 | 1,580 | 58.3% | |
1890 | 1,681 | 6.4% | |
1900 | 5,132 | 205.3% | |
1910 | 7,465 | 45.5% | |
1920 | 8,775 | 17.5% | |
1930 | 7,298 | −16.8% | |
1940 | 8,218 | 12.6% | |
1950 | 7,922 | −3.6% | |
1960 | 7,422 | −6.3% | |
1970 | 7,624 | 2.7% | |
1980 | 9,294 | 21.9% | |
1990 | 11,011 | 18.5% | |
2000 | 13,017 | 18.2% | |
2010 | 14,625 | 12.4% | |
Est. 2015 | 14,462 | [6] | −1.1% |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2015[1] |
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 13,017 people, 4,468 households, and 3,132 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 5,250 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 79.87% White, 15.79% Black or African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 3.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,468 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.30% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 31.50% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 117.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,575, and the median income for a family was $32,848. Males had a median income of $26,681 versus $21,176 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,379. About 14.80% of families and 20.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.60% of those under age 18 and 20.40% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Major Roads
Calhoun County has no Interstate or U.S. Highways, but does contain some important state roads.
Airport
Politics
Voter Registration
According to the Secretary of State's office, Democrats maintain a massive majority among registered voters in Calhoun County.
Calhoun County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of September 30, 2015[12] | |||||
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Political Party | Total Voters | Percentage | |||
Democratic | 5,547 | 67.12% | |||
Republican | 1,860 | 22.51% | |||
Independent | 766 | 9.27% | |||
Third Parties | 91 | 1.10% | |||
Total | 8,264 | 100% |
Statewide Elections
Like most of the Florida Panhandle, Calhoun County votes heavily Republican in presidential and congressional races yet still occasionally supports conservative Democrats in local and state contests.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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2012 | 70.61% 4,366 | 26.91% 1,664 | 2.48% 153 |
2008 | 69.36% 4,345 | 29.07% 1,821 | 1.57% 98 |
2004 | 63.42% 3,782 | 35.49% 2,116 | 1.09% 65 |
2000 | 55.52% 2,873 | 41.66% 2,156 | 2.82% 146 |
1996 | 41.29% 1,717 | 43.15% 1,794 | 15.56% 647 |
1992 | 37.58% 1,721 | 36.36% 1,665 | 26.05% 1,193 |
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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2014 | 63.91% 2,676 | 28.71% 1,202 | 7.38% 309 |
2010 | 51.23% 2,201 | 43.18% 1,855 | 5.59% 240 |
2006 | 50.79% 1,737 | 45.70% 1,563 | 3.51% 120 |
2002 | 45.10% 1,917 | 53.49% 2,274 | 1.41% 60 |
1998 | 60.13% 1,796 | 39.87% 1,191 | 0.00% 0 |
1994 | 49.50% 1,775 | 50.50% 1,811 | 0.00% 0 |
Library
Along with the 6 branches within the Calhoun County Public Library System, Calhoun County is also a part of the Panhandle Public Library Cooperative System. The PPLC also includes Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties.
- Blountstown Public Library
- Altha Public Library
- Hugh Creek Public Library
- Kinard Public Library
- Mossy Pond Public Library
- Shelton Public Library
Communities
City
Town
Unincorporated communities
See also
References
- 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Publications of the Florida Historical Society. Florida Historical Society. 1908. p. 30.
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=M85PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=u1QDAAAAIBAJ&dq=mcclelland%20coroner&pg=5398%2C5991871
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ http://dos.myflorida.com/elections/data-statistics/voter-registration-statistics/voter-registration-monthly-reports/voter-registration-current-by-county/
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Calhoun County, Florida. |
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners
- Calhoun County Supervisor of Elections
- Calhoun County Property Appraiser
- Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
- Calhoun County Tax Collector
Special districts
Judicial branch
- Calhoun County Clerk of Courts
- Circuit and County Court for the 14th Judicial Circuit of Florida serving Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties
Tourism links
Jackson County | Gadsden County | |||
Bay County | Liberty County | |||
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Gulf County |
Coordinates: 30°25′N 85°12′W / 30.41°N 85.20°W