Caryville, Florida
Caryville, Florida | |
|---|---|
Location in Washington County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 30°46′31″N 85°48′43″W / 30.77528°N 85.81194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Washington |
| Settled (Half Moon Bluff) | 1871–1884[1] |
| Unincorporated (Caryville) | 1884–1913[1][2] |
| Incorporated (Town of Caryville) | 1913[1][2] |
| Reincorporated (Town of Caryville) | 1965[1][3] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Chair-Council |
| • Council Chair[1][4] | Larry Palmer |
| • Council Members[1][4] | Henry Chambers, James Taylor, Mary Pate, and Michael "Brandon" Sasser |
| • Town Clerk[1] | Kent Taylor |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 301 |
| • Density | 99.9/sq mi (38.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 32427 |
| Area code | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-10975[7] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406231[6] |
Caryville is a town in Washington County, Florida, United States located along the Choctawhatchee River. The Caryville is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 301 at the 2020 census, down from 411 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City—Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), of which 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (4.13%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Caryville has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
History
During July 1994, the Choctawhatchee River flooded and rose to a record level of 29 feet. The flooding submerged most of Caryville under water. Due to the 'buyout' of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), many residents left. This departure left only about 200 residents in the town.[8]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 440 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,022 | 132.3% | |
| 1940 | 279 | −72.7% | |
| 1950 | 525 | 88.2% | |
| 1960 | 730 | 39.0% | |
| 1970 | 724 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 633 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 631 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 218 | −65.5% | |
| 2010 | 411 | 88.5% | |
| 2020 | 301 | −26.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 249 | 254 | 60.58% | 84.39% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 134 | 27 | 32.60% | 8.97% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.24% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.24% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.33% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 14 | 15 | 3.41% | 4.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12 | 4 | 2.92% | 1.33% |
| Total | 411 | 301 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 301 people, 93 households, and 66 families residing in the town.[12]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 411 people, 102 households, and 81 families residing in the town.[13]
2000 census
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 218 people, 86 households, and 57 families residing in the town. The population density was 72.1 inhabitants per square mile (27.8/km2). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 36.4 units per square mile (14.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 73.39% White, 20.64% African American, 1.38% Native American, 2.75% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.96% of the population.
In 2000, there were 86 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.16.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,385. About 16.7% of families and 37.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 35.1% of those 65 or over.
Notable people
- Robert L. Carter, United States District Court judge and civil rights activist
- Bob Thorpe, Major League Baseball player
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: Town of Caryville". Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "TOWN OF CARYVILLE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 (Page 18)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 1, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Council Members". Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Caryville, Florida
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ WTVY. "Caryville Flooding Anniversary". www.wtvy.com. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Caryville town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Caryville town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Caryville town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Caryville town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.