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Cross City

Florida · 1,728 residents · 1.846 sq mi
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Cross City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,308. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,600. Households here earn about 43% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,728
−3%since 2000
from 1,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cross City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,308
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,081 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,922
+31%since 2000
from $12,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
39.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,245)
Black27.1%(481)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(921)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,186)
Black27.1%(469)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(33)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2.8%(48)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,001)
Diversity Score
58
+12%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−20%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross City, Florida?

Cross City, Florida has about 1,728 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cross City, Florida?

The typical household in Cross City, Florida earns about $27,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross City, Florida expensive?

In Cross City, Florida, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Cross City, Florida?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cross City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross City, Florida?

About 21.6% of people in Cross City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cross City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Cross City, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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