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People How Many People Quality of Life County Profiles
Calhoun County |
People: County Profiles: Jackson County
In This Section:
Population Facts and Figures | County Information | Community Information
Population Facts and Figures
Total population:
1950: 34,645
2000: 46,755
County size: 916 square miles
Population density, 2000: 51.1 people per square mile (Calhoun County), 296.4 people per square mile (Florida)
Population growth rate, 1990-2000: 13% (Jackson County), 23.5% (Florida)
Average household size: 2.44 people
Average family size: 2.95 people
Total number of households: 16,620
Females, percent of population: 47.5% (Jackson County), 51% (Florida)
Racial composition
| Jackson County | Florida | |
| White | 70.2 | 78 |
| Black/African-American | 26.6 | 14.6 |
| Other | 3.2 | 7.4 |
Total number of children enrolled in elementary and secondary schools (pre-k through 12) in 2001: 7,311
Racial composition of schoolchildren,
Jackson County, elementary and secondary schools (2001)
| Group | Percentage |
| White | 63.3 |
| Black/African-American | 32.3 |
| Other | 4.4 |
Poverty (percent of residents living below poverty level, 1999)
| Jackson County | Florida | |
| Individuals | 17.2 | 12.5 |
| Families headed by women with children under 5 | 55.6 | 44.6 |
Education (percent of residents age 25 and older, 2000)
| Jackson County | Florida | |
| High school diploma or higher | 69.1 | 79.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8 | 22.3 |
Income (1999)
| Jackson County | Florida | |
| Per person | $13,905 | $21,557 |
| Household | $29,744 | $38,819 |
Major Local Employment Sectors
Total number of people employed in Jackson County (2000): 18,810
Unemployment rate (2000): 3.6% (down from 5.8% in 1990)
Major economic sectors:
Government: 5,610
Service industries: 3,540
Retail trade: 3,450
Manufacturing: 1,370
Agriculture: 1,040
Source: Haas Center; U.S. Census
The principal economic base for the area is agriculture and forestry. Agriculture is the predominant land use in Jackson County, with more than 60 percent of the land in the unincorporated area of the county in agriculture. Jackson County is Florida's top peanut-producing county. Other products include beef cattle, cotton, corn, and soybeans. There are also many government facilities in Jackson County, including a federal prison and three state correctional institutions. The prison industry is Jackson County's second largest employer.
County Information
County Seat: Marianna
Jackson County Courthouse
2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9633 // Fax (850) 482-9643
County Government Website: www.jacksoncountyfl.com
E-mail: county@digitalexp.com
Emergency Services
Jackson County Emergency Management Administration
4447 Marion Street, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9678 // Fax (850) 482-9683
In an emergency, call 911
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
4012 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9624
www.jcsheriff.com
Jackson County Cooperative Extension Service
2741 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 3, Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9620
jackson.ifas.ufl.edu
Health Services
Jackson County Health Department
Post Office Box 310, 3045 Fourth Street
Marianna, FL 32447-0310
(850) 482-9862
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
Florida Highway Patrol
3613 Hwy. 90, Marianna, FL 32446
850/482-9512 // toll-free 800/303-3479 (Florida only)
Municipalities
Alford (population in 2000: 466)
Alford Town Clerk
1768 Georgia Street, Alford, FL 32420
(850) 579-4684
E-mail: townofalford@mail.digitalexp.com
Bascom (population in 2000: 106)
Bascom City Hall
4969 Basswood Road, Bascom, FL 32423
(850) 569-2634
Campbellton (population in 2000: 212)
Campbellton City Hall
5303 Highway 231. Campbellton, FL 32426
(850) 263-4535
Cottondale (population in 2000: 869)
Cottondale City Hall
2659 Front Street, Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 352-4361
Cottondale Police Department
PO Box 398, Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 352-4361
Graceville
Graceville City Hall
5348 Cliff Street, Graceville, FL 32440-0637
(850) 263-3250
Graceville Police Department
5348 Cliff Street, Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-3944
Grand Ridge (population in 2000: 792)
Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 592-4621
Greenwood (population in 2000: 792)
Greenwood Town Hall
P.O. Drawer 9, Greenwood, FL 32443
(850) 594-1216
Jacob City (population in 2000: 281)
City Hall
4490 Jackson Road, Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 263-6636
Malone (population in 2000: 2,007)
City Hall
5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445
(850) 569-2308
Marianna (population in 2000: 6,230)
City Manager
2898 Green Street, Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-4353
Marianna Police Department
2890 Green Street, Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 526-3125
Sneads (population in 2000: 1,919)
Town Hall
2028 Third Avenue, Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6636
Sneads Police Department
PO Box 126, 2033 Third Avenue, Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 593-6403
Public Schools
Jackson County School District
2903 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 5958, Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200 // Fax (850) 482-1299
School District Data:
www.firn.edu/doe/eias/flmove/county.htm
School Grades:
schoolgrades.fldoe.org/
Challenge For Success (K-8)
2925 Optimist Drive, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090 // Fax (850) 482-7105
Cottondale Elementary (PK-5)
2766 Levy Street, Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9820 // Fax (850) 482-9825
Cottondale High School (6-12)
2680 Levy Street, Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821 // Fax (850) 482-9827
Golson Elementary (PK-2)
4258 2nd Avenue, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9607 // Fax (850) 482-1203
Graceville Elementary (PK-5)
5331 Alabama Street, Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 482-1271 or (850) 263-4402 // Fax (850) 263-3304
Graceville High School (6-12)
5539 Brown Street, Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 482-1272 or (850) 263-4451 // Fax (850) 263-3605
Grand Ridge School (K-12)
6925 Florida Street, Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 482-1273 or 482-9835 // Fax (850) 482-9834
Hope School (PK-12)
2031 Hope School Dr., Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616 // Fax (850) 482-9395
Jackson Academy (9-12)
3932 Technology Circle, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666 // Fax (850) 482-9800
Malone High School (PK-12)
5361 9th Street, Malone, FL 32445
(850) 482-9950 // Fax (850) 482-9981
Marianna Middle School (6-8)
4144 South Street, Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9609 // Fax (850) 482-9795
Marianna High School (9-12)
2979 Daniel Street, Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9605 // Fax (850) 482-1247
Riverside Elementary (3-5)
2958 Cherokee Street, Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9611 // Fax (850) 482-9300
Sneads Elementary (PK-5)
1961 Lockey Drive, Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Sneads High School (6-12)
8066 Old Spanish Trail, Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9007 // Fax (850) 482-9058
Libraries
Jackson County Public Library
2929 Green Street, Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9631
Branches: Graceville, Malone, and Sneads
Chamber of Commerce
Jackson County Development Council
P.O. Box 920, Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 526-4005 // Fax (850) 526-4008
www.jcflchamber.com
Tourist Information: www.jctdc.org/links.html
Arts
Chipola Regional Arts Association
3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, FL 32446-2206
Phone: (850) 718-2301
Fax: (850) 718-2206
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
To find state parks in northwest Florida, see the Florida State Park website at 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: Find a list of boat ramps at www.floridaconservation.org/fishing/ramps/nw-ramps.html
Fishing: Merritt's Mill Pond, Lake Seminole, the Apalachicola River, and Ocheesee Pond are popular places to fish in Jackson County.
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/).
Golf: There are three golf courses in Jackson County.
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Public lands
| Name | Telephone |
| Apalachee Wildlife Management Area | 850-627-9674 |
| Chipola River Greenway | 850-482-9637 |
| Econfina Creek Water Management Area | 850-539-5999 |
| Florida Caverns State Park | 850-482-1228 |
| Florida Caverns State Park | 850-482-1228 |
| Jackson County Blue Springs and Merritts Mill Pond | 850-482-9637 |
| Judges Cave Wildlife And Environmental Area | 850-627-9674 |
| South Marianna Trail and Canoe Launch | 850-482-4353 |
| Three Rivers State Park | 850-482-9006; FAX 850-789-9033 |
| Upper Chipola River Water Management Area | 850-539-5999 |
Note: The content of the website has not been updated since 2005. The site remains online for it's value as legacy content and is unlikely to be updated.
