Suwannee County, Florida
Suwannee County: county in Florida, United States of America
About
Suwannee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,551 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 44,851 inhabitants. Its county seat is Live Oak. The county was created 167 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Suwannee County at a glance
Suwannee 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.
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Open related pagesLargest city
Live OakPopulation 6,990
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Quick Facts about Suwannee County
| Population | 44,851 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Area | 1792 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.1956,-82.9915 |
| Altitude | 118 feet / 36 meters |
| Capital | Live Oak |
| Establishment | December 21, 1858 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:53:41 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Suwannee County is located at 30°11'44"N 82°59'29"W (30.1956100, -82.9914900). It has 5 neighbors: Columbia County, Gilchrist County, Hamilton County, Lafayette County and Madison County.
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The largest city of Suwannee County is Live Oak with a population of 6,990. Other cities include and Branford population 735. See all Suwannee County cities & populated places.
Suwannee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suwannee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | 6,990 | County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States |
| Branford | 735 | Human settlement in Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America |
Official website of Suwannee County
Official Website- Live Oak
Demographics
The population of Suwannee County increased by 7.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,551 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,368 | 4.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,534 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,588 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,786 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,677 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,834 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,124 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,179 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,417 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,851 | 0.97% | estimation process |
People born in Suwannee County (1)
American teacher Harry T. Moore was born in Suwannee County
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