Population Facts and Figures
Total population:
1950: 3,182
2000: 7,021
County size: 836 square miles
Population density, 2000: 8.4 people per square mile (Liberty County), 296.4 people per square mile (Florida)
Population growth rate, 1990-2000: 26.1% (Liberty County), 23.5% (Florida)
Average household size: 2.5 people
Average family size: 3.0 people
Total number of households: 2,222
Females, percent of population: 40.8% (Liberty County), 51% (Florida)
Racial composition
Total number of children enrolled in elementary and secondary schools (pre-k through 12) in 2001: 1,321
Highway construction was the primary local employment sector for Liberty County in 2002.
Other top employment sectors for the county include electricity, forestry, wood products, education and medical industries.
The unemployment rate was 2.7% in the 2000 census, down from 3.8% in 1990. (Source: Haas Center; U.S. Census)
Community Information
Apalachee Regional Planning Council
20776 Central Avenue East, Suite 1, Blountstown, FL 32424
Phone: (850) 674-4571 // Fax (850) 674-4574
www.thearpc.com
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission--Northwest Region
Lt. Col. Louie Roberson, Regional Director
3911 Hwy. 2321, Panama City, FL 32409-1658
(850) 265-3676
24-hour Law Enforcement: (850) 233-5150
Municipalities
Bristol (population in 2000: 845)
Bristol City Clerk
113 N. Church Street, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2261
Public Schools
Liberty County School Board
12926 NW CR 12, P.O. Box 429, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275 // Fax (850) 643-2533
www.firn.edu/schools/liberty/liberty/
School District Data:
www.firn.edu/doe/eias/flmove/county.htm
School Grades:
schoolgrades.fldoe.org/
Hosford Elementary and Junior High School (PK-8)
Highway 65 South, Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Liberty Early Learning Center (PK)
P. O. Box 429, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275 // Fax (850) 643-3771
Tolar Elementary and Middle School (K-8)
Hwy 12 South, P.O. Box 609, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426 // Fax (850) 643-4681
Liberty County High School (9-12)
Corner of Myers & Hwy 20, P.O. Box 519, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241 // Fax (850) 643-4153
Liberty County Adult School
P.O. Box 429, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-9753
Libraries
Liberty County/Harrell Memorial Public Library
537 Highway 12 South, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2247 (voice + TDD)
Hosford Resource Center
850-379-3330
Sumatra Resource Center
Northwest Regional Library System
www.nwrls.lib.fl.us/
Chamber of Commerce:
Liberty County Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 523, Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2359 // Fax (850) 643-3334
Website: www.libertycountyflorida.com/
Outdoor recreation facilities:
To find state parks in northwest Florida, see www.floridastateparks.org/northwest/default.asp.
For a list of Wildlife Management Areas by area and activity, see the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s recreation website myfwc.com/recreation/.
Boat ramps:
Boat ramps are listed at www.floridaconservation.org/fishing/ramps/nw-ramps.html
Fishing:
The Ochlockonee and Apalachicola rivers and their tributaries and several large lakes provide fishing opportunities.
Swimming:
Camel Lake has a swimming area with a white sand beach. This natural lake also has other activities including camping and hiking.
Canoe trails:
See the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s “Florida Trails” website for information on canoe trails in the ARROW region (myfwc.com/fltrails/region1/reg1in.html).
Hunting areas:
A list of public hunting areas in northwest Florida can be found at wld.fwc.state.fl.us/hunting/wma/Northwest.htm.
Florida hunting regulations can be found at wld.fwc.state.fl.us/hunting/default.html.
Hiking trails:
The Greenways and Trails website lists hiking trails in the region (www.floridadep.org/gwt/).
The Garden of Eden trail north of Bristol is in the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve, owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy. The rest of the preserve is not open to the public. For more information, see nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/florida/preserves/art5521.html.
Public lands
