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Cross City

Florida · 1,689 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 $37,905. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,100. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,689
−5%since 2000
from 1,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cross City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,905
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,055
+41%since 2000
from $12,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(1,112)
Black24.1%(407)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(48)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other6.9%(117)
Diversity Score63.5%(1,073)
Diversity Score
64
+22%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−21%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross City, Florida?

Cross City, Florida has about 1,689 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cross City, Florida earns about $37,905 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 $80,100, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Cross City, Florida?

About 7.3% 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 22.5% 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 315 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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