Dixie County, Florida
Dixie County is a county located in the Big Bend region of the northern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,759. Its county seat is Cross City. History Dixie County was created in 1921 from the southern portion of Lafayette County and named for "Dixie", the common nickname for the southern United States. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (18.4%) is water. Adjacent counties Taylor County - northwest Lafayette County - north Gilchrist County - east Levy County - southeast National protected area Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge (part) Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,759 people, 6,233 households, and 4,320 families residing in the county. As of the census of 2008, there were 14,957 people. In 2000 there were an estimated 5,205 households and 3,659 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 7,362 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 88.80% White, 8.98% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races,