Baker County, Florida
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Baker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 22,259. Its county seat is Macclenny, Florida6.
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History
Baker County was created in 1861. It was named for James McNair Baker, a Confederate Senator.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,525 km² (589 mi²). 1,516 km² (585 mi²) of it is land and 10 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.62% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 22,259 people, 7,043 households, and 5,599 families residing in the county. The population density is 15/km² (38/mi²). There are 7,592 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 84.04% White, 13.92% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,043 households out of which 41.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% are married couples living together, 13.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.50% are non-families. 17.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.20.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 110.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $40,035, and the median income for a family is $43,503. Males have a median income of $30,240 versus $21,279 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,164. 14.70% of the population and 11.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.20% of those under the age of 18 and 8.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
External links
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Baker County Board of County Commissioners (http://bakercountyfl.org/)
- Baker County Supervisor of Elections (http://www.bakercountyfl.org/bcso/)
- Baker County Property Appraiser (http://bakercountyfl.org/pa/)
- Baker County Sheriff's Office (http://www.bakercountyfl.org/bcso/)
- Baker County Tax Collector (http://bakercountyfl.org/taxcollector/)
Special districts
- Baker County Schools (http://www.baker.k12.fl.us/)
- Suwanee River Water Management District (http://www.swrmd.state.fl.us)
Judicial branch
- Baker County Clerk of Courts (http://bakercountyfl.org/clerk/)
- Office of the State Attorney, 8th Judicial Circuit of Florida (http://sawww.co.alachua.fl.us/) serving Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union Counties
- Circuit and County Court for the 8th Judicial Circuit of Florida (http://www.circuit8.org/)
Community Web Pages
- Baker County Community Home Page (http://bakercountyfl.com/cgi-bin/index.pl)