Washington County, Florida

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Washington County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Florida, in the Panhandle. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,318.[1] Its county seat is Chipley.[2] Washington County is included in the Panama City—Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Washington County Courthouse in Chipley

Washington County was created in 1825, and was nearly twice the size of the State of Delaware, stretching all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. After a century of boundary shifts, the county, with over Script error: No such module "convert". of rolling hills covered in thick, stately pines and mixed hardwood forests, now covers a large portion of the central Florida Panhandle.

Over a span of more than 150 years, Washington County has seen Native American, Spanish and English cultural influences. The county's historical lore is rich with stories of the exploits of Andrew Jackson. There are numerous Native American mounds and evidence of strong settlements still being discovered.

Named after George Washington,[3] the first US president, the area was first settled by those seeking both economic and political freedom in this frontier land of vast timber and mineral resources. Inland waterway transportation brought about heavy river settlements. The arrival of railroads in the late 1800s boosted economic, social and political developments.

Vernon, the geographical center of the county, is named for George Washington's Virginia home, Mt. Vernon. The pioneer town was also the site of a major Indian settlement.

The county courthouse was located in Vernon during the early part of this century, until a railroad town in northeastern Washington County, Chipley, became the new and present county seat in 1927.

Washington County was once a dry county, meaning that the sale of alcoholic beverages was banned in the county. In January 2022, this restriction was removed following a voter referendum in which about two-thirds of voters supported the removal.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (5.4%) is water.[5]

The county became part of the Panama City metropolitan area in 2023.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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Racial and ethnic composition

Washington County racial composition as of 2020
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Race Pop 2010[13] Pop 2020[14] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 19,551 19,484 78.53% 76.96%
Black or African American (NH) 3,698 3,236 14.85% 12.78%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 296 222 1.19% 0.88%
Asian (NH) 131 132 0.53% 0.52%
Pacific Islander (NH) 15 28 0.06% 0.11%
Some other race (NH) 14 87 0.06% 0.34%
Mixed/multi-racial (NH) 458 1,205 1.84% 4.76%
Hispanic or Latino 733 924 2.94% 3.65%
Total 24,896 25,318 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 25,318, with 9,124 households and 5,945 families residing in the county. The median age was 43.1 years; 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.0% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 113.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 115.6 males.[15]

As of the 2020 census, the racial makeup of the county was 78.2% White, 13.0% Black or African American, 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.4% from some other race, and 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.6% of the population.[16]

Less than 0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[17]

The 9,124 households included 29.6% with children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 48.6% were married-couple households, 18.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15]

There were 10,846 housing units, of which 15.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 77.4% were owner-occupied and 22.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%.[15]

2000 census

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 20,973 people, 7,931 households, and 5,646 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 9,503 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 81.72% White, 13.69% Black or African American, 1.54% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,931 households, out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.40% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 105.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,922, and the median income for a family was $33,057. Males had a median income of $26,597 versus $20,198 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,980. About 15.40% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.90% of those under age 18 and 19.40% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Washington County School District includes:[19]

It is the sole school district in the county.[20]

Washington Public Library System

Washington County Public Library system has four branches:

Media

  • The Washington County News[21]
  • Foster Folly News[22]
  • The Chipley Bugle[23]

Communities

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The Washington County sign at Ebro, Florida on Florida State Road 79

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Transportation

Airports

  • Washington County is served by Tri-County Airport, a general aviation airport 5.3 miles northwest of central Chipley. It has a 5398-foot runway, passenger terminal and two instrument approaches. Washington County appoints three of the nine-member board of directors which governs the airport.

Major highways

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Politics

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See also

Notes

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References

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https://www.wjhg.com/2022/01/22/washington-county-dry-no-more/

External links

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Government links/Constitutional offices

Special districts

Judicial branch

Community services

  • Washington County Council on Aging - provides senior and elderly services including meals on wheels, case management, respite, workshops and more to residents throughout Washington County
  • UF IFAS Extension Washington County - The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation. In Florida, the Cooperative Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida. Thus, the Washington County Extension Service is a partnership between the USDA, the University of Florida and Washington County government. All of these groups share in the planning, financing, and operation of extension programs in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences and 4H Youth Development.

Tourism links

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