Dixie County, Florida
Dixie County: county in Florida, United States of America
About
Dixie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,422 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,057 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cross City. The county was created 104 years ago in 1921.
County Snapshot
Dixie County at a glance
Dixie County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Open related pagesLargest city
Cross CityPopulation 1,741
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Quick Facts about Dixie County
| Population | 17,057 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Area | 2237 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 18.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 81.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.5812,-83.1870 |
| Altitude | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Capital | Cross City |
| Establishment | April 25, 1921 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:15:32 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dixie County is located at 29°34'52"N 83°11'13"W (29.5812400, -83.1870300). It has 4 neighbors: Gilchrist County, Lafayette County, Levy County and Taylor County.
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The largest city of Dixie County is Cross City with a population of 1,741. Other cities include and Horseshoe Beach population 170. See all Dixie County cities & populated places.
Dixie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dixie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cross City | 1,741 | Town in Florida, United States |
| Horseshoe Beach | 170 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Dixie County
Official Website- Cross City
Demographics
The population of Dixie County increased by 3.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,422 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,406 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,153 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,084 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,041 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,353 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,465 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,615 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,685 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,826 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,057 | 1.35% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
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| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
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| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
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| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |